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# RealmJoin Unlocked Vodcast

Welcome to RealmJoin Unlocked, our official video podcast series. This series is designed to bridge the gap between technical innovation and practical application for our customers and partners.

RealmJoin Unlocked is our video podcast, hosted by Dr. Moritz Pohl of our Products team with rotating guests from our RealmJoin and Microsoft Intune departments. It is made for every RealmJoin user – especially those without dedicated consulting – to unlock the full potential of the product. Regular episodes cover what is new; **Special** editions take a hands-on look at a single topic.

* **Introduce New Features:** Stay up to date with the latest developments in the RealmJoin ecosystem.
* **Drive Value:** Explain how specific functions provide real-world benefits to your IT operations.
* **Share Field Experience:** We bring in "RealmJoin Champions" and Workplace experts from our team to discuss best practices.
* **Solve Problems:** We address frequently asked questions and common challenges directly in the episodes.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Episode 3</strong></td><td><strong>Native Runtime, Tenant Config, Shadow IT Export</strong></td><td>Native Runtime, agent &#x26; App Catalog updates, LAPS self-healing, tenant defaults, Shadow IT and usage exports.<br><em>With Jonas Heckmann</em></td><td><a href="https://2868468309-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MkrcM7cKOpXKri1kVrh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-47178c72c854b835b0b903584d06b0880d54d454%2Fvodcast-episode-3.jpg?alt=media">vodcast-episode-3.jpg</a></td><td><a href="#episode-3">#episode-3</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Special</strong></td><td><strong>Onboarding a RealmJoin Tenant in Minutes</strong></td><td>Tenant onboarding with the PowerShell module, Quick vs. Advanced Setup, optional features, Log Analytics, Runbooks.<br><em>With Jonas Heckmann</em></td><td><a href="https://2868468309-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MkrcM7cKOpXKri1kVrh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9ef65d782e149b648640fa0fc51ac6a26dcf198f%2Fvodcast-special-1.jpg?alt=media">vodcast-special-1.jpg</a></td><td><a href="#special-1">#special-1</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Episode 2</strong></td><td><strong>RealmJoin: Self-Service update</strong></td><td>New self-service App Catalog, extended data export, ARM, FAQ.<br><em>With Jonas Heckmann</em></td><td><a href="https://2868468309-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MkrcM7cKOpXKri1kVrh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e71d1c68d9dd6734a0a85b0dd80770ac1c10f93a%2Fvodcast-episode-2.jpg?alt=media">vodcast-episode-2.jpg</a></td><td><a href="#episode-2">#episode-2</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Episode 1</strong></td><td><strong>RealmJoin: What's New</strong></td><td>Product wrap-up, vNext Portal, macOS support, Managed App Subscriptions.<br><em>With Steffen Schwerdtfeger</em></td><td><a href="https://2868468309-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MkrcM7cKOpXKri1kVrh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4711a0cbc29bdffd16f3ba1a8caa858781e7a037%2Fvodcast-episode-1.jpg?alt=media">vodcast-episode-1.jpg</a></td><td><a href="#episode-1">#episode-1</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Episode 3: Native Runtime, Tenant Config, Shadow IT Export <a href="#episode-3" id="episode-3"></a>

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Moritz is joined once again by **Jonas Heckmann (Cloud Engineer & RealmJoin Core Team)** to discuss a major batch of portal and agent updates. They dive into the transition from the legacy engine to a self-developed Native Runtime, new quality-of-life enhancements for end users and administrators, tenant-wide baseline configurations, and new analytics exports for license management and security.

<details>

<summary>Chapters</summary>

* [**00:00:03**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=3s) **Introduction:** Moritz welcomes Jonas back to highlight the transition from recent beta releases into the latest stable release.
* [**00:01:21**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=81s) **Release Channels & Cascading Settings:** Overview of the Canary, Beta and Stable update channels alongside RealmJoin's cascading [settings](/ugd-management/user-and-group-settings.md) framework (tenant, group and user level).
* [**00:02:47**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=167s) **Native Runtime & CDN Optimization:** Replacing the legacy engine with a self-developed Native Runtime – seamless in-place migration, better download algorithms and integrated CDN security.
* [**00:07:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=420s) **Agent & Enrollment Enhancements:** Channel assignments that apply directly during the initial ESP enrollment, improved authentication stability and simplified agent version management.
* [**00:08:43**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=523s) **App Catalog & User Interface:** Customizable shortcuts, catalog rebranding, queued installations and one-click debug log exports.
* [**00:12:52**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=772s) **RealmJoin LAPS Self-Healing:** Automated background retries and self-healing for [local admin password](/realmjoin-agent/realmjoin-client/local-admin-password-solution-laps.md) credentials and the [Key Vault](/realmjoin-agent/realmjoin-client/local-admin-password-solution-laps/keyvault.md) sync.
* [**00:15:12**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=912s) **Tenant Default Configuration:** Establishing tenant-wide configuration baselines in the portal, with group and user overrides where needed.
* [**00:17:37**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=1057s) **Device Management & Portal QoL:** BitLocker / FileVault secret rotation directly from the portal, alongside [hybrid](/automation/runbooks/hybrid-runbook-worker.md) execution and [scheduled runbook reporting](/automation/runbooks/runbook-report-settings.md).
* [**00:20:28**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=1228s) **Log Analytics & Runbook Migration:** Moving to Azure Data Collection Rules (DCR) and multi-tenant app registrations for [Log Analytics](/monitoring-and-logs/log-analytics.md), with guided PowerShell migration paths.
* [**00:23:27**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=1407s) **Shadow IT & Usage Reporting:** Exporting detailed analytics to identify unmanaged applications on endpoints and tracking software usage to optimize license costs.
* [**00:27:22**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUEf6HBwQI\&t=1642s) **Conclusion & Next Steps:** Final summary, how to opt into new features via support, and closing remarks.

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## Special: Onboarding a RealmJoin Tenant in Minutes <a href="#special-1" id="special-1"></a>

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In the first Special edition, Moritz and **Jonas Heckmann (Cloud Engineer & RealmJoin Core Team)** show how quickly a new RealmJoin tenant – for a lab or a production environment – is set up with the new RealmJoin PowerShell module. Starting from the website consent flow, they walk through the tenant enrollment, add optional features and connect Azure resources for Log Analytics and Runbooks, ending with a tenant that is fully ready to use.

<details>

<summary>Chapters</summary>

* [**00:00:03**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN3It3v7zko\&t=3s) **Introduction:** Kick-off of the Special edition and the focus of this episode: onboarding RealmJoin the easy way.
* [**00:00:51**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN3It3v7zko\&t=51s) **Website & Consent Flow:** Getting started from the official website with basic contact data – no presales ticket required – and granting the initial base permissions.
* [**00:01:30**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN3It3v7zko\&t=90s) **Quick Setup vs. Advanced Setup:** The one-step deployment for test environments versus the recommended [Advanced Setup](/deployment/onboarding-realmjoin-portal/advanced-setup.md) via the RealmJoin PowerShell module.
* [**00:01:54**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN3It3v7zko\&t=114s) **Tenant Onboarding with the PowerShell Module:** Installing the module, starting the enrollment with a token and assigning the recommended default permissions (including the required Global Admin rights and enterprise app registrations).
* [**00:03:26**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN3It3v7zko\&t=206s) **Optional Features & Interactive Setup:** Adding optional features such as agent deployment and security reporting for clients through the interactive PowerShell setup.
* [**00:05:31**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN3It3v7zko\&t=331s) **Onboarding Azure Resources:** Optionally connecting a [Log Analytics Workspace](/monitoring-and-logs/log-analytics.md), including data collection rules, service principal creation and linking it to the portal via token.
* [**00:08:12**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN3It3v7zko\&t=492s) **Runbooks Setup:** Automated creation of an Azure Automation account for [RealmJoin Runbooks](/automation/connecting-azure-automation.md) through the PowerShell module.
* [**00:08:54**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN3It3v7zko\&t=534s) **Wrap-up & Outlook:** The tenant is fully operational, onboarding takes only a few minutes and is free of charge for test and proof-of-concept environments.

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## Episode 2: RealmJoin Self-Service update <a href="#episode-2" id="episode-2"></a>

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Moritz is joined by **Jonas Heckmann (Cloud Engineer & RealmJoin Core Team)** to shift the focus to user empowerment, data accessibility, and platform compatibility. They dive into key updates including the brand-new user self-service app catalog, extended reporting downloads for better analytics, and a detailed look at native ARM support.

<details>

<summary>Chapters</summary>

* [**00:00:00**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2NJ8AuRBkA\&t=0s) **Introduction:** Moritz welcomes Jonas to discuss the recent portal updates.
* [**00:01:40**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2NJ8AuRBkA\&t=100s) **User Self-Service App Catalog:** Showcase of the new user portal and "Reinstall" functionality.
* [**00:07:15**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2NJ8AuRBkA\&t=435s) **Extended Reporting Downloads:** Exporting detailed inventory and deployment data from the vNext portal.
* [**00:13:40**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2NJ8AuRBkA\&t=820s) **Native ARM Support:** Addressing current compatibility and native architecture support.

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***

## Episode 1: Wrap-up & What's New <a href="#episode-1" id="episode-1"></a>

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In the kick-off episode, Moritz and **Steffen Schwerdtfeger (Cloud Architect & RealmJoin Champion)** take a deep dive into the evolution of RealmJoin over the last 12 to 18 months. They discuss how the product has transitioned from a specialized patch management tool to a comprehensive "Companion to Intune."

<details>

<summary>Chapters</summary>

* [**00:02:23**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-VfgOB1kc\&t=143s) **The Evolution of RealmJoin:** How the tool grew from a patch management script to an "Operator Dashboard."
* [**00:06:27**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-VfgOB1kc\&t=387s) **The vNext Portal:** Moving to a modern UI and a backend fully driven by Microsoft Graph API.
* [**00:10:47**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-VfgOB1kc\&t=647s) **Parity with Intune:** Choosing between the RealmJoin Agent and native Intune deployment.
* [**00:13:58**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-VfgOB1kc\&t=838s) **Advanced LAPS Features:** Managing local administrator passwords with self-service options.
* [**00:18:34**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-VfgOB1kc\&t=1114s) **Runbooks & Remediation:** Leveraging a library of over 100 community-driven PowerShell scripts with Azure automation.
* [**00:24:36**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-VfgOB1kc\&t=1476s) **Managed Subscriptions:** Automating the application lifecycle with "update rings."
* [**00:29:42**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-VfgOB1kc\&t=1782s) **The Packaging Factory:** Accessing over 8.000 generic and private application packages.
* [**00:33:28**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-VfgOB1kc\&t=2008s) **macOS as a First-Class Citizen:** Managing Apple devices agentlessly through the RealmJoin portal.
* [**00:36:56**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-VfgOB1kc\&t=2216s) **LAPS for macOS:** Implementing self-service password management for Mac users.

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***

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**Get Involved:** For questions regarding the topics mentioned in our podcast, please reach out to our support team at <support@realmjoin.com> or visit our [feedback portal](https://feedback.realmjoin.com).
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