2 feb 2013

SCCM by Davis: “Liliani huang became a registered member” plus 19 more

SCCM by Davis: “Liliani huang became a registered member” plus 19 more

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Liliani huang became a registered member

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 01:57 PM PST

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Daman became a registered member

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 12:24 PM PST

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Amber Haltom became a registered member

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 11:45 AM PST

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How can I use Powershell remoting to pass info to remote computers?

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 07:24 AM PST

When you have to locally execute something and share it with one or more remote machines, PowerShell remoting has a specific way to do it. Here's how.

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Enhansoft wrote a new post, February’s Free SSRS Report is List of PCs by Month and Advertisement Status

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 09:10 AM PST

ThumbnailThank you to everyone who voted in January's survey.

The winning report and over-whelming favorite with 91.67% of the vote is:

List of PCs by Month and Advertisement Status

To request this month's free […]

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Daniel Sjögren commented on the post, ConfigMgr 2012 Powershell Right Click Tools Update

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 05:38 AM PST

The Right Click Integration are working good, but If you search for a user in the console and push the "Primary Device" button to see the users computers and then right click on a computer, the tools are not […]

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Daniel Sjögren became a registered member

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 05:35 AM PST

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Book Review – Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager: Administration Cookbook

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 10:12 AM PST

Also available as an eBook

Over the years, I have read many books about Systems Management Server (SMS), and Configuration Manager (CM).  Most of them have been focussed on preparing readers for the relevant Microsoft certification exam or theoretical explanations of how the system works and how to configure it for basic functionality.  These types of publications are great for new users of products looking to get a basic working knowledge of CM.

This book is different.  It I written by professionals who have years of in depth experience with the technology in some extreme use case scenarios.  This background gives them some rather distinctive perspectives on how to get more out of a CM infrastructure.  Whereas traditional books on the subject focus on the "What" and the "How", Brian and Greg also include the "Why".  For example, they include decision making frameworks that help the reader decide what is best for their particular implementation, use case scenarios, and other objectives.  In situations where the best practice might prove impractical, they provide rationale for making trade-offs (E.g. budget vs. performance, Application Catalog vs. Software Center).

CM is a complex product.  Each of its modules could easily be a product in itself.  There are dozens of point solution products aimed specifically at a sub feature of CM.  As such, this book is not targeted at somebody who is new to the technology.  There aren't a lot of pages spent on how to install the software or the basic functionality.  Rather, the writers assume a basic understanding of the feature set (easily obtained form on of the dozen or so traditional books available on the subject) and provides a series of in depth modules intended to help a generalist administrator get more out of a specific feature as the need arises.

The organization of the book into a series of recipe cards lends itself to be easily consumed.  You don't need to read it cover to cover.  You can jump right in to the topic that you currently need to learn more about.  Each topic is organized into the following sections:

  1. Getting Ready – What's you'll need before you start
  2. How to do it – Step-by-step instructions
  3. How it works – An explanation of the mechanics of the product
  4. There's more – Additional information should your requirements be a little more complex
  5. See also – Additional resources if relevant

This recipe book firmly establishes Greg and Brian as CM Iron Chefs.  I will be recommending this book to all of my customers.  Buy it directly from Packt Publishing.

Full disclosure:  I have met both Brian Mason and Greg Ramsey multiple times.  They did not approach me to review this book.  I was asked by the publisher to review this book.  As a token of their appreciation once my review is completed, I will receive a free eBook from Packt Publishing.

Fun on the Run

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 02:53 PM PST

December 2, 2012: The realization dawns that The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon – 2013 is just six weeks away and I have a long distance to travel… literally and figuratively.

Early morning runs in Mumbai are the best

Early morning runs in Mumbai are the best

Start at 7 am: Mega Mall, mangrove belt at Millat Nagar, Lokhandwala Back Road, Four Bungalows, and soon on to Juhu Beach. Realise that the Endomondo Sports tracker had paused inadvertently at 45 min when I had already done 1hr 30min.  I decide to not bother about the tracker, and do my own thing.

The whole experience had to spell 'FUN'! Once that aim was clear, it followed that small breaks to take a moment to pat a plump puppy, admire flowers or take a photo were all adding to the experience.

The run had to be FUN. 21°Celsius, cool shade, sun just after dawn. Nostrils flare to take in the air in easy deep breaths, feel the hollow in your stomach, chest up, chin held high, endorphins had started to work their magic and a feeling of well being was bound to envelope me.

Man on bicycle sharpens knives on his grinding wheel

Man on bicycle sharpens knives on his grinding wheel

I decide to stop briefly at a teashop catering to the 'Mango People'. Hear the order for a 'pure' chai being shouted out. The serving was in a cup and saucer instead of the normal glass which I would have preferred. I see an artisan with his grinding wheel on a cycle happily putting an edge to kitchen knives.

A car is as strong as the weakest link in the chain of power transmission: engine-clutch-gears-propeller shafts-differential-tyres. All will keep going as long as they work in fine synchronization.  The comparison with the body is apt; power generated: muscles-hip-thigh-knee-calf-ankle-feet. While running, I listen to/feel for the first sign of any elements in the chain talking to me. Last year, it was a spot near the knee, later the calf, more recently the ankle or chafing under the arms. During the previous run, it was the ball of the foot which heated up due to friction. Must remember that you can proceed only after attending to the element raising its voice to be noticed and heard.

Today was a good day, all elements in fine fettle. Maybe because Sukhwinder was keeping me company.  "Titli daboch li maine … Chin amma, chin kumma …". Last night, I had watched a talent show; this song had remained in the subconscious. Spirits were uplifted.

When I bid good bye to Sukhwinder, the mind was bereft of thought for some time. Soon realized the possible dangerous portents!! In keeping with the "Always a first time" theme, I start thinking of covering the distance from Lucknow to Allahabad on a cycle in a day.  200kms would be a stretch. I don't think I would have any company, maybe someone would decide to go along in a car. In the next few minutes the time schedule, menu, clothing to be worn, season (had to be between November to February, the coolest months) had all been worked out in my mind.

"The answer lies within", declares a movie hoarding

"The answer lies within", declares a movie hoarding

Saw a hoarding of "BIG SIZE Shirts, Trousers.. Available". Just above: "The Answer Lies Within"! It usually does…

Back home after a run of 2hr 45 min, maybe 19 km done.  A steaming bowl of oats later, I was offered a choice between poha and halwa. The latter won hands down!!!

December resonates with the 'Spirit of Givng'!

December resonates with the 'Spirit of Givng'!

SCCM Task Sequence rebuild not adding computer back into AD

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 03:22 AM PST

Overview: I am trying to image a computer and it is not joining the 'Contoso' domain
I restructured a sub OU, what changes need to be made to add the computers to the renamed OU?

Resolution: Reset the FQN for each renamed OU in the MDT DataBase.  The task sequence references the MDT database during the step.

SCCM "Closing the allow unknown computer support to take control"

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 01:10 AM PST

SCCM-unknown

Applies To: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R3

Unknown computer support is an operating system deployment feature in Configuration Manager 2007 R2 that allows unmanaged systems to be discovered and receive operating system deployment.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc161877.aspx

~But why is it showing up in my SCCM task sequence? …

This is not an error, it was an informational message just saying that the Task Sequence Availability Checker did not need to add the machine to a collection for task sequences to be available at the next step. This is because we have advertised the task sequences to the unknown computer collections. Any machines that boot up and request task sequences that do not have a record in SCCM will be able to start running one of those advertised task sequences.

We are using non-integrated WDS which means we can't use the unknown computer support on PXE service points. However, the issue here isn't to do with unknown computer support anyway, it's to do with known computers and task sequences not being available to them. That's why we created the task sequence checker tool to add machines to the right collection at boot time.

Advertising task sequences without mandatory schedules to all machines is out of the question, it would take just one person to think "that task sequence didn't run on that computer properly, I know I'll right click and rerun on the advertisement" to rebuild every machine in the company! Obvious no no.

John Piwowarczyk commented on the post, SCCM Right Click Tools September 17, 2012 update for ConfigMgr 2007/2012

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 05:30 PM PST

Is anybody else having problems doing the Restart command of a system? The shutdown works fine, but I can't get Restart to work on any system. Thank you.

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Pat became a registered member

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 04:45 PM PST

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Bimmer replied to the forum topic CM12 and SQL replication setup in the group System Center Configuration Manager 2012

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:53 PM PST

Hey, oh yeah, I've seen this, but this is more of a guide for planning for system center products databases, very useful info, but not on the subject I need.

Thanks.

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Mitch Rick replied to the forum topic CM12 and SQL replication setup in the group System Center Configuration Manager 2012

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:40 PM PST

Have you checked out this doc? http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/SQL-Server-guide-for-8584c403
Just stumbled upon it while cruising the forum during a break from #SCU2013 and have not had a chance to open it […]

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Bimmer started the forum topic CM12 and SQL replication setup in the group System Center Configuration Manager 2012

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 12:21 PM PST

Hi all, I bet a lot of you is watching System Universe right now but I'm hoping someone might be able to point the right direction for me.

I am looking for documentation on setting up SQL replication for CM12, […]

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David Allen wrote a new post, SCOM Dashboard – Is Monitor Alert

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 11:46 AM PST

ThumbnailUsing the alert widget in the new dashboards in SCOM 2012 exposes a very useful new column, which is worth knowing about, "Is Monitor Alert".  This new column simply informs you whether the alert was generated by […]

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Flexera Software wrote a new post, Enterprise App Stores: Give Employees the Bling Without the Sting

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:15 AM PST

By: Vincent Smyth
The "consumerisation of IT" movement is exploding - fueled by the rising expectations of employees who want access to the same types of technology at work as they get at home. We're in the […]

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Jim English joined the group System Center Configuration Manager 2012

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 09:26 AM PST

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Enhansoft wrote a new post, Last Day to Request January’s Free SSRS Report

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 08:10 AM PST

ThumbnailThis is the last day to request January's free SSRS report List of PCs by Office Release Version (Office 2007).

Hurry and send your email request to Info at Enhansoft!

Tomorrow we will announce February's […]

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