11 oct 2012

SCCM by Davis

SCCM by Davis


Rod Trent wrote a new post, Populating the PATCH property for the ConfigMgr 2012 client

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 02:05 PM PDT

For ConfigMgr 2007, Michael Murgolo created a great solution to allow client updates to install during the ConfigMgr client installation in a task sequence.  He has just recently updated the tool to provide […]

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Rod Trent wrote a new post, New System Center 2012 Monitoring Pack released for File and iSCSI Services

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 01:56 PM PDT

The features from the download page:

DeDuplication – Stay current
FSRM
Support for clustered namespaces
Support for clustered replication group members
Agentless monitoring
More detailed product […]

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Admin for myITforum.com wrote a new post, Join the Windows Azure community group

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 01:46 PM PDT

We've opened up a new Community Group today to allow those interested in Windows Azure to have a place to congregate.

Show your expertise or just connect with people who can help you learn about Microsoft's […]

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Rod Trent created the group Windows Azure

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 01:40 PM PDT

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Rod Trent wrote a new post, Dell Driver CAB release schedule has been updated to include Windows 8 Cabs

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 01:33 PM PDT

http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/enterprise-client/w/wiki/3588.driver-cab-release-schedule.aspx

A couple FAQs from the Dell folks:

Q: What about Win8 drivers for previous generations?
A: We expect the […]

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Michael Bertuit wrote a new post, Microsoft Security Compliance Manager 3.0 beta is now available for download !!! (Reminder)

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 01:23 PM PDT

ThumbnailHi all,

Great news, The Microsoft Security Compliance Manager 3.0 beta is now available for download !!!

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Click HERE for read the complete […]

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Cisco Survey: Execs Reluctantly Embracing BYOD

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 01:30 PM PDT

Cisco's recent survey found that while most executives are uneasy about mobile devices accessing corporate data, they knew the trend was inevitable.

Shawn Dunham commented on the post, Win A free copy of the "Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection Cookbook" just by commenting!

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 12:02 PM PDT

I'd like to win it because I love free tech books! And I have the production product and could use the solid information. GOD BLESS MYITFORUM.com and PACKT PUBLISHING #noshameinwinning

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Nick Moseley commented on the post, Win A free copy of the "Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection Cookbook" just by commenting!

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 11:35 AM PDT

I would like this book because I like books

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Rod Trent wrote a new post, Cloud Rap: World's Fastest Rapper on Windows Azure Cloud

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 11:35 AM PDT

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Juniper Adds MX Routers, Virtualization Engine to Network Edge

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 11:30 AM PDT

Juniper's announcement of new network edge solutions is the second in a week aimed at service providers.

Rod Trent posted an update in the group IT Fit: Infographic: The health hazards of using a tablet

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 09:39 AM PDT

Rod Trent wrote a new post, Infographic: The health hazards of using a tablet

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 09:37 AM PDT

ThumbnailEvery new technology seems to eventually have a health stigma attached to it.  I remember walking through airports years ago and seeing signs advertising "thumb massages" for Blackberry users.  And, who hasn't […]

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Rod Trent wrote a new post, It's 11pm. Do you know where your ConfigMgr 2012 reports images and logos are?

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 09:27 AM PDT

This isn't the first time I've heard of this happening.  You go to run reports for ConfigMgr 2012 and either the images and logos are missing, or a big red "X" shows where the images should be.  More than likely […]

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LTI/ZTI Deployments: Post OS Task Sequence

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 09:00 PM PDT

One of the useful features of MDT is the Post Operating System Installation Task Sequence. I use it to configure servers after I clone them from templates. If you want to do any of the following tasks then a Post OS Task Sequence is for you. I thought it best to cover this topic as a few of my upcoming posts will centre around this. These are just a few of the useful things you can accomplish:

  • Configure Network Adapter Setings. eg. Static IP address
  • Rename computer
  • Join Domain/Workgroup.
  • Add Roles and Features.
  • Configure Server roles programmatically. eg. ADDS, DNS, DHCP, Certificate Services
  • Install Updates/Applications.
  • Testing/Running a Custom Deployment Script. (Powershell, VBS, Batch file)
  • Restart Computer, log in then resume the next TS step.
  • Restore data/settings using USMT
  • Apply local GPO policys
  • Configure BitLocker

I would use this feature when performing advanced configurations that can't be solved by a traditional application deployment. Also when there is a need for consistency. However, I should point out that I wouldn't implement this as a deployment solution, however I have seen that done before.

So here's how you do it.

Create a new Sequence step. Give it a unique Task Sequence ID like PostOS etc. and a name eg. Post Install Task Sequence. Click Next.

Wizard 1

Select Post OS Installation Task Sequence from the list.

Wizard 2

Click Next and Finish.

Wizard 3

When you edit the task sequence you'll see that it's a lot simpler than the usual OS deployment Task Sequence. You can enable the Windows Update steps to bring a machine to a fully patched state or add your tasks under the Custom Tasks folder. This task sequence will gather its parameters from the customsettings.ini or database just like any other Task Sequence.

Post OS Install TS

To test it, you can start a deployment from a running PC. From an elevated command prompt connect to the deployment share and run the BDD_Autorun.wsf script.

Run  a Post OS Install TS

Running the Task sequence with no setting will start and end without making any changes. Unless you're using MDT 2012 then the Apply Local GPO Package will apply a local baseline GPO. Putting ApplyGPOPack=NO in your customsettings.ini should prevent it.

You're now left with a solution for deploying custom scripts and configurations.

Windows 7: How to allow users to install printers if they are not Administrators

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 02:14 PM PDT

Problem: If users are not Local Administrators they cannot install Printer (and other) drivers to their machines.

Resolution:

There are two main approaches:

1. Pre-stage drivers for users using ConfigMgr or PNPUTIL as described here: http://blog.coretech.dk/mip/personal-note-no-5-make-driver-available-for-none-admin-user/ and here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772036.aspx

2. Or allow installation of a specific hardware class for limited users as described here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725772(v=ws.10).aspx

3. Use GPO as described here: http://techibee.com/group-policies/allow-normaldomain-users-to-add-network-printers-in-windows-7/457 . Just in case the link will be dead – it is under Computer Configuration – Administrative Templates – Printers – Point and Print Restriction

Upgrade SCCM 2012 RTM to SP1 Beta

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 01:18 PM PDT

 

 

Do you like to upgrade your LAB from SCCM 2012 RTM to SP1 Beta? Take a look in this blog to not forget the prerequisites…

Prerequisites

If all the prerequisites are achieved, go ahead with the upgrade installation.

Upgrade steps

image Click Next
image Choose "Upgrade the Configuration Manager Site"

Click Next

image Choose "Install the evaluation…"

(for the LAB…)

Click Next

image Choose "I accept the license agreement"

(Read it firstSmiley )

Click Next

image Accept all other license agreements (after reading…) and click Next
image Choose "Download required files" and enter a path to save the files locally

Click Next

image Actually it will download 14 Updates…
image Click Next
image Click Next
image Click Next
image Click Run Check

if "all" is green or just "Warnings", click "Begin Install"

image Now you can see, that the first action is to backup the actual site…
image All should be green Smiley

Click Close

Yeeeahh, not so difficult Smiley – we will share more an deeper details about the new Beta soon…

Now start the Admin Console and play with it…

Cheers
Chris

#SCCM / #ConfigMgr 2012 SP1 Beta :: New Enhancements : A Walk Through

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 08:48 PM PDT

  Hope, you're already aware that ConfigMgr 2012 SP1 Beta has been released and more details ab

SCCM 2012 for Linux and UNIX

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 02:10 AM PDT

Ok, this is interesting! Microsoft is adding more support for Configuration Manager in terms of managing Linux and UNIX targets. It will be interesting to see what the end-result will be when SP1 ships and most interesting will be if Microsoft will be able to convince the Linux and UNIX community out there that this is something that is competitive with other solutions like Puppet, Chef, STAF etc.

Here is a summary of the feature set planned for the SP1 release;

Functionality More information
Collections, queries, and maintenance windows Collections of Linux and UNIX Servers
Hardware inventory Hardware Inventory for Linux and UNIX Servers
Software Distribution Software Deployment to Linux and UNIX Servers
Monitoring and reporting Monitoring the Configuration of Linux and UNIX Servers

For more information check out the public information available here!

And here you can find some additional comparison of open source configuration management tools.

We need to come back to this topic and do a real comparison between SCCM and the other tools out there once we know how the end-product and feature set will be. But it's interesting to see that now enterprises can more and more lean on Microsoft to cover the whole architecture and not just their own products. Will see how this then integrates and works with CMDB etc etc…

Cheers!

//Richard

Service Pack 1 beta for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager available

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 12:44 AM PDT

Get your hands on sp1 now to start testing in your lab environment. This release contains lots of good stuff.
I'll post more afting testing it myself. Would you like to share your experience with it? Post a comment on my blog…

Link to Microsoft download center

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