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  • ConfigMgr 2012: when "All Systems" really means ALL Systems

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    Configuration Manager has (and has had for a very long time) the 'All Systems' collection. It contains discovered computers as well as actual clients. In ConfigMgr 2012, what you see in this collection (especially at 'child' primary sites) may be a bit...

  • Configuration Manager 2012 migration workshop - coming soon!

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    This week we are putting together the final touches on the Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager migration and application deployment workshop that my group at Microsoft (Premier Field Engineering) will be offering soon (hopefully within...

  • SQL version error during Service Manager 2012 install/upgrade

    Posted over 2 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    You may encounter the error "SQL Server x is not running version SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2" even though the server IS running the correct version of SQL server. Try the steps provided in this article and it should resolve the issue. http:...

  • SQL memory config info for ConfigMgr 2012

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    This information came out in RC2 and we'll see if it is changed once ConfigMgr 2012 goes RTM. Supported versions of SQL Server 2008 for RC2: · SQL Server 2008 SP2 Standard and Enterprise CU7 · SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 and CU4 ·...

  • Failure during CU3 upgrade for SCSM 2010 SP1

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    If the install is almost complete and then rolls back, try this fix and give the SCSM services a bit longer to start http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922918

  • Service Manager upgrades and 1642 error

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    Applying a CU for Service Manager and getting "Patcher returned error 1642:Unknown error (0x66a)"? Odds are you are trying to apply the wrong CU. For example, you downloaded CU3 for Service Manager 2010 and you really meant to download the CU3 for Service...

  • the name change is public now

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    what was once "System Center Configuration Manager 2012" is now "System Center 2012 Configuration Manager" . Download the RC here http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=27841

  • Updated MP for ConfigMgr 2007

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    if you use OpsMgr 2007 and ConfigMgr 2007 and have had issues with the previous MPs for ConfigMgr, you need this updated MP: System Center Monitoring Pack for Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 (Converted) http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx...

  • well is used to be called trace32....

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    now it's cmtrace - still in the tools folder in the cm2012 install media

  • missing date and time data in CM2012 logs

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    You are using trace32 to view CM2012 log files but the date/time field is blank. Why? Well, you are more than likely using the "old" version of trace (the CM2007 version). Close the version you are using and go to the Tools folder in the CM2012 source...

  • Installing ConfigMgr 2012 Beta 2....

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    the docs state it needs SQL 2008 with CU10 or higher. I had CU10 installed but CM setup wouldn't get past the SQL version requirement. Upgraded to CU13, install worked. So, if you are installing CM2012 Beta 2, just install SQL 2008 with Service Pack 1...

  • The case of the trailing space....

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    ConfigMgr 2007 primary site server backups were failing at a customer site. "SQL Writer not found" error in smsbkup.log. CM2007 SP2 on one server, SQL 2005 on a shared SQL server. SQL server hosted lots of databases, including ConfigMgr. That is almost...

  • ** I work for Microsoft **

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    ok, that is done, now we continue on with the show that is already in progress

  • MS150 bike ride pledges

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    If you have found anything useful on this blog, please take a minute and consider pledging a couple dollars towards the MS150 bike ride I'm doing in a few weeks in Texas. I'll be riding 150 miles over two days, from Frisco TX to Ft Worth TX. I would greatly...

  • CM P2V migration tool beta

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/systemcenter/archive/2011/03/30/now-available-system-center-configuration-manager-physical-to-virtual-migration-toolkit-ctp.aspx

  • SQL version for ConfigMgr 2012 Beta 2...

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    Let me save you some time. You can't use SQL 2008 SP2 or R2 for beta 2. You must use SQL 2008 SP1. I'm sure we'll support R2 in future betas, but for now you need SP1.

  • MMS 2011 was great!

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    Our session "BB25 Service Manager Troubleshooting and Notes from the Field" was a huge success. Great scores, great feedback. I'll be posting some of the content I created for the session in this blog. Mandalay Bay was ok, but I'm really glad we are...

  • Look for me at MMS 2011

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    If you are attending MMS 2011 next week (which is SOLD OUT!) look for me. I'll be at PFE booth in the MS area of the expo area a few times during the week and will be presenting the topic "Service Manager 2010 Troubleshooting and Notes from the Field...

  • 30102 and 30103 status messages

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    If you are using FEP 2010 you might see these messages in your ConfigMgr environment: FEP 2010 has a monitoring service that checks for new events every 2 minutes. That process generates the 30102 and 30103 status messages but it doesn't record what...

  • Alot of changes coming this year for System Center products

    Posted over 3 years ago
    by MadOne45}
    Today we released the portal SDK for Service Manager. We have some other Service Manager info coming out at MMS and we have some really big news about ConfigMgr 2012 that will be announced at MMS. If you aren't already signed up for MMS you really need...

  • MS Premier Field Engineers needed!

    Posted over 4 years ago
    by texasmcse}
    If you have a strong technical background on MS products and are looking for a new opportunity, shoot me an email at breben @ microsoft.com.

  • The PFE SCCM client health solution

    Posted over 4 years ago
    by texasmcse}
    The SCCM PFEs and DSEs at MS have almost finished our work on our SCCM client health solution. This is going to be a GREAT offering and will help many customers identify and address issues with SCCM clients. We will be demoing it at the PFE booth in the...

  • Service Manager SP1 available for download 12/16

    Posted over 4 years ago
    by texasmcse}
    the title says it all. Happy holidays!

  • Service Manager Service Pack 1 coming soon

    Posted over 4 years ago
    by texasmcse}
    watch this space http://blogs.technet.com/b/servicemanager/default.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0

  • post SCCM SP2 hotfixes

    Posted over 4 years ago
    by texasmcse}
    These may be listed somewhere else but now they are listed here too: 978022 Memory leak in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 if the distribution point role is enabled High 981640 The "Backup ConfigMgr Site Server" task fails on a ConfigMgr...