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Active Directory
Active Directory

Create and manage users, groups, and OUs — the identity backbone of almost every corporate network.

Cloud Identity
Entra ID

Manage cloud identities, roles, and access in Microsoft Entra ID — the cloud-native evolution of Active Directory.

Device Management
Intune

Enrol devices, push policies, and manage compliance with Microsoft Intune — the standard MDM in modern workplaces.

Email · M365
Exchange Online

Manage mailboxes, distribution lists, and mail flow in Exchange Online — essential for any M365 environment.

Email · Permissions
Exchange Permissions

Configure shared mailbox access, delegate permissions, and manage Send As and Send on Behalf rights.

Email · Client
Outlook & Email

Troubleshoot Outlook profiles, configure email clients, and resolve the most common helpdesk email issues.

M365 · Licensing
M365 License Management

Assign, remove, and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 licences — a daily task in any Microsoft-stack organisation.

Identity · MFA
Okta Verify Enrolment

Walk through Okta Verify enrolment and MFA setup — increasingly common in Okta-based identity environments.

ITSM · Ticketing
ServiceNow

Log, triage, and resolve incidents in ServiceNow — the ticketing platform in most enterprise environments.

Endpoint · Deployment
SCCM

Deploy software, manage updates, and query device inventory using Microsoft SCCM in larger enterprise environments.

Hardware · Config
BIOS Configuration

Navigate BIOS/UEFI settings, configure boot order, and handle hardware-level tasks that come with device setup.

Windows · Troubleshooting
Windows Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve common Windows issues — slow performance, profile corruption, driver failures, and connectivity.