We finally have a new Telegram group for SCCM (Configuration Manager), Intune, Autopilot, and Windows 365. This is in response to several requests and emails about creating a community group for technical discussions and jobs.
The good news is that we have over 1600 members and over 7,000 messages in the Intune and SCCM Telegram Groups, which is outstanding. There are numerous questions answered related to SCCM, Intune, WSUS, Microsoft 365, Autopilot, and Windows Server. If you are not a part of the group, it’s time to join it and help everyone.
After Microsoft Ignite 2022, I decided to launch a new telegram group for SCCM (Configuration Manager), Intune, Autopilot, and Windows 365. The main goal of this Intune and SCCM Telegram group is for people to help each other with problems and questions about ConfigMgr, Windows 365, and the Microsoft Intune product family. This is my small attempt to get all the professionals working on the SCCM, Microsoft Intune products together and form a discussion group.
If you are registered in my SCCM and Intune Forums, there have been numerous requests for creating a WhatsApp group for discussions related to Configuration Manager, Intune, Windows 365, and other topics. I also received emails via contact form for creating a group to discuss issues related to Intune, SCCM, etc.
Even though the Prajwal Desai community forums are the right place to discuss technical difficulties, I felt the need to create a Telegram group so that you could quickly post your questions and start conversations from the Telegram app.
Why not a WhatsApp group for SCCM and Intune?
WhatsApp and Telegram are popular messaging apps that most of us use. Both are cross-platform messaging apps that are widely used because they offer enhanced privacy and encryption features. However, I chose to create the Telegram group instead of WhatsApp because of the following reasons.
- With Telegram, you can create groups for up to 200,000 people. Whereas with WhatsApp, you can create a group with up to 256 participants.
- Without a mobile number, you can communicate with a username in Telegram, whereas in WhatsApp, you cannot communicate with a username, mobile number is a must.
- Unlike WhatsApp, Telegram is a cloud-based messenger with seamless sync. As a result, you can access your messages from several devices at once, including tablets and computers, and share an unlimited number of photos, videos, and files (doc, zip, MP3, etc.) of up to 2 GB each.
I decided to use the Telegram app for SCCM and Intune discussions, since it appears to have more benefits than WhatsApp. Although some claim that Telegram uploads its users’ contacts to the cloud, I think that can be prevented by denying access to contacts.
SCCM Telegram Group Invites sent via Twitter and LinkedIn
After creating the Telegram group for SCCM (Configuration Manager), Intune, Autopilot, and Windows 365, I shared the group invites on LinkedIn and Twitter with my followers. Within a few hours, there were many individuals who were approved and became part of the group. If you aren’t following me on Twitter or LinkedIn and haven’t seen the Telegram group invite, here is the exact message that I sent.
Something #New and beneficial, I had numerous requests to create a group for #ConfigMgr and #MSIntune related conversations. I’ve started a Telegram group for Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune users. This group is for anyone interested in #SCCM, #Intune, #Autopilot, #Windows 365, and the Intune product family. Use the following link to join this group: https://t.me/+TsWCW9JaOaplNjY1. Members will be manually approved. Note: Don’t join the group if you want to promote blog posts. This group is only for discussions related to Configuration Manager and Intune.
How can I join the Telegram Group for SCCM, Intune, Autopilot, and Windows 365?
The process of joining the SCCM Telegram group is simple. You need to install the Telegram app on your device (Android or Apple) and complete the sign-in process. Open the following link in your browser to join the group: https://t.me/+TsWCW9JaOaplNjY1. Since the Telegram group for SCCM, Intune, Autopilot, & Windows 365 is a private group, members will be manually approved.
Telegram: SCCM, Autopilot, Windows Administrator and Intune Jobs
Update: Starting May 2, 2023, a new Jobs channel has been created. This was requested by several members of the Telegram Group. Anyone looking for a suitable job in Intune/SCCM can join the group and take advantage of the job opportunities. It is important that whoever posts the job opportunity should post the job title and the job description link as well. Make sure you post the jobs that belong to one of the topics created in the group.
Rules for SCCM Telegram Group
We rely on all Telegram members to help keep the discussions a safe place for people to share and view information. To achieve this, we request that all members comply with the following rules while they are in the group:
- Choose a proper display name for your Telegram account. You can change your display name by editing the profile from the Telegram menu.
- Keep it friendly. It’s a place for discussion and getting help.
- Be courteous and respectful. Appreciate that others may have an opinion different from yours.
- When you ask a question or have something to suggest, stay on topic.
- Share your expertise. Don’t be shy about sharing your information; chances are, someone will find it beneficial or intriguing. Provide your sources when providing information.
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behaviour and speech.
Finding jobs on Intune and SCCM in Telegram Group
In the Telegram Group, you’ll find job opportunities for Configuration Manager, Intune, system administrators, and other relevant titles. The Jobs channel is useful for anyone seeking employment or seeking new candidates for open positions.
When you find a job opening, please check if it’s coming from a verified job site and do not share your personal information, such as your resume, OTP, with anyone in the group.
Getting Banned from SCCM Telegram Group
If you have been banned from the SCCM telegram group, it could be due to one of these reasons. Since this is a private group and anyone can join it, spam management is essential.
- Promoting affiliate links, links to sites that have no relation to SCCM, Windows 365, Intune, or other Microsoft products.
- Intentionally promoting blog posts from specific sites, fake job offers, promoting YouTube videos and channels, sharing copyright material, etc.
If you are thinking of joining the Telegram group and promoting your blog posts, exam dumps, please don’t join the group. Any group member who promotes blogs, ads, unrelated topics, fake job offers, etc. will be removed from the group. The Telegram group for SCCM, Intune, Autopilot, and Windows 365 is only for technical discussions and helping each other.
If you have been banned from the SCCM telegram group, and are willing to join back, simply send a request to me, and I will approve it. If you are currently a member of the group and have any suggestions for improving the Telegram group, feel free to share it in the group.
The link to join this Telegram Group is not working, can you please validate and confirm.
Hi, the link works. I see people joining the group without any issues. Are you seeing any error?.
Great idea, rather than Telegram have you considered Discord instead?
Few other suggested Discord but I felt Telegram is more convenient.
One of the best initiatives and super useful. Thanks PD.
Great initiate really that will benefits to many, now I am not joining because still I have not got chance to work on sccm project. Currently working on AD and Windows. But I too be keep in touch with prajwal desai always. My work is depends on project to project and waiting for sccm opportunity or project.
Thanks Prajwal. I have joined the group already and it is so useful.