In our last article Part6: Software Updates (SUP) , we’ve configure the Software Update point and ran the synchronization with Microsoft Updates server. As a result of this process, we’ve got the Software Updates metadata synchronized and the result can...

In my previous article Part5: Software Updates (WSUS), we’ve seen the necessary steps to install WSUS for Configuration Manager. Throughout this article, we will install and configure Software update point. From the Configuration Manager console, click...

In my previous blog article Part4: Client Settings , we’ve discussed what have changed since Configuration Manager 2007 and how to create client settings for devices and users collection. In this article, we will first install WSUS and later we will walk...

In my last blog article Part3: Boundaries and Boundary Groups , we’ve covered how to automatically discover and create boundaries and how to use these boundaries in boundary groups for site assignment and content location. Throughout this article...

In my last blog article Part2: Discovery Methods , we’ve discussed the different discovery methods and how to configure these methods. We’ve also seen the Forest Discovery Method which aim to automatically create boundaries based on the discovered IP...

In part 1 of this series, we went over the steps to deploy a stand-alone primary site. Throughout this article, we will configure discovery methods for our primary site. From the Administration tab, expand Hierarchy Configuration and click Discovery Methods...

Throughout this blog series, we will go through the installation and configuration of the  site server and the site system while exploring the existing and the new features in the product. In part 1, I’ll be driving you through the installation of...

One of the newest features in Configuration Manager is the new application model. Through this model, you can automatically detect information about the application from MSI application files. However, If you are used to deploy Office 2010 using the ...

During the deployment of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, I installed the Application Catalog web service point and the Application Catalog website point. While monitoring the SMS_PORTALWEB_CONTROL_MANAGER health, I found an error with message...

In my previous blog article Building Configuration Manager 2012 Hierarchy – Part 3 Deploying Tier 2 Primary Site , we went over the required steps to deploy the first primary site in the hierarchy. To have more than one primary site, you will need to...

In my last blog article Building Configuration Manager 2012 Hierarchy – Part 2 Deploying Tier 1 CAS , we went over the details on deploying a Central Administration Site which is an essential role if you are looking to deploy more than one primary site...

In Part 1 of this blog series Building Configuration Manager 2012 Hierarchy – Part 1 Installing prerequisites , we’ve configured and installed all features, roles and servers for Configuration Manager 2012. In this article, we will first start with the...

Throughout this blog series, we will drive the installation of a greenfield configuration manager 2012 hierarchy composed of a central administration site (Tier 1 CAS), a primary site (Tier 2) and a secondary site (Tier 3). The below figure shows the...

I have been asked a number of times on the possibility of allowing or denying Windows 7 installation to specific MAC addresses. If you are performing a light touch installation (LTI) using MDT, you can append the MAC address to your customsettings...

One of the best features in Operations Manager 2012 is network monitoring. Out of the box, Operations Manager gives you the opportunity to discover and monitor your network environment. In addition, you can execute reports against your network devices...

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2012 Beta 1 has been announced earlier this month by Michael Niehaus . From the new features that come along MDT 2012 Beta 1, we will explore the new added Task Sequence template called “Deploy to VHD Client Task Sequence...

In my previous article Zero Touch Implementation with Configuration Manager 2007 R3 – part2 , we went over the required configuration for ZTI. We also installed and configured MDT integration with Configuration Manager. Throughout this article, we will...

In my previous article Zero Touch Implementation with Configuration Manager 2007 R3 - Part1 , we went over installing and configuring the required Windows, and Configuration Manager Roles for ZTI. We’ve also installed System Center Configuration Manager...

One of the most important challenges that an organization can face is deploying or migrating operating systems to a bunch of computers. Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a great product that can be used to automate the process of...

The Windows® Automated Installation Kit for Windows® 7 SP1 has been released. To download the update: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=696dd665-9f76-4177-a811-39c26d3b3b34 For the online readme help: http://technet.microsoft...