Author Archives: ncbrady

How can I make multiple hidden task sequences available on-demand in Configuration Manager 2012 R2?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by ncbrady

Introduction   In a previous post I explained how to deploy hidden task sequences in Configuration Manager by using the SMSTSPreferredAdvertID variable. You can use that method (or variations of it) to Deploy Task Sequences that are hidden and only … Continue reading →

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How can I get into the bios on a Dell Venue Pro 11 ?

Posted on April 11, 2014 by ncbrady

I’m testing a bunch of Tablets at work including the Dell Venue 11 Pro (Deploying Windows 8.1 x64 via Configuration Manager 2012 R2) and I needed to get into the bios. To get into the bios from a powered off … Continue reading →

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Microsoft releases Windows 8.1 Update (KB2919355), how does it impact System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and MDT 2013 ?

Posted on April 4, 2014 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft have released Windows 8.1 update and a corresponding version of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 8.1 Update. This new version of the ADK was released to support the new update to Windows 8.1 … Continue reading →

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How can I manage modern devices using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager ? – Part 8

Posted on April 3, 2014 by ncbrady

In Part 1 of this mini series we integrated Windows Intune with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. In Part 2 we added Support for iOS devices (Iphone, iPad). In Part 3 we learned the difference between App Package for … Continue reading →

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System Center 2012 R2 CU1 Configuration Manager hotfix available

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft has released a new hotfix (Cumulative Update 1) that contains bugfixes and updates for System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. This describes the issues that are fixed and the functionality that is updated in Cumulative Update 1 (CU1) … Continue reading →

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How can I manage modern devices using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager ? – Part 7

Posted on March 26, 2014 by ncbrady

In Part 1 of this mini series we integrated Windows Intune with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. In Part 2 we added Support for iOS devices (Iphone, iPad). In Part 3 we learned the difference between App Package for … Continue reading →

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Check out some great tools and resources from Rob Marshall, Enterprise Client Management MVP

Posted on March 24, 2014 by ncbrady

my friend and MVP colleague Rob Marshall has been very busy lately and written a whole bunch of useful tools for System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager, linked below, please do him and yourself a favor and check them out … Continue reading →

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How can I manage modern devices using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager ? – Part 6

Posted on March 10, 2014 by ncbrady

In Part 1 of this mini series we integrated Windows Intune with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. In Part 2 we added Support for iOS devices (Iphone, iPad). In Part 3 we learned the difference between App Package for … Continue reading →

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System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 CU4 Released

Posted on January 29, 2014 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft has release CU4 for Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 and it is available for download here. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2922875 Issues that are fixed Software distribution ·         Packages are listed as Unknown in the Content Status node of the Administrator Console. This … Continue reading →

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How can I manage modern devices using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager ? – Part 5

Posted on December 16, 2013 by ncbrady

Introduction In Part 1 of this mini series we integrated Windows Intune with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. In Part 2 we added Support for iOS devices (Iphone, iPad). In Part 3 we learned the difference between App Package … Continue reading →

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How can I manage modern devices using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager ? – Part 4

Posted on December 8, 2013 by ncbrady

Introduction   In Part 1 of this mini series we integrated Windows Intune with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. In Part 2 we added Support for iOS devices (Iphone, iPad). In Part 3 we learned the difference between App … Continue reading →

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How can I manage modern devices using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager ? – Part 3

Posted on December 5, 2013 by ncbrady

Introduction In Part 1 of this mini series we integrated Windows Intune with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. In Part 2 we added Support for iOS devices (Iphone, iPad). In this part we learn the difference between App Package … Continue reading →

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How can I manage modern devices using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager ? – Part 2

Posted on November 30, 2013 by ncbrady

Introduction In Part 1 of this mini series we integrated Windows Intune with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. In this part we will add Support for iOS devices (Iphone, iPad). Many companies today have users with company or personal … Continue reading →

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How can I manage modern devices using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager ? – Part 1

Posted on November 27, 2013 by ncbrady

Introduction Mobile device management (MDM) in Configuration Manager is possible via the following methods Enrollment by Configuration Manager Mobile Device Legacy Client Exchange Server Connector The methods above provide you with different abilities, Enrollment by Configuration Manager let’s you manage … Continue reading →

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How can I create Windows 8.1 applications and then deploy them with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager ?

Posted on November 7, 2013 by ncbrady

Introduction   You now have the ability to develop your own applications and then deploy them to new exciting operating systems thanks to the recent releases of the following products:   System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Visual Studio 2013 … Continue reading →

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