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System Center Configuration Manager

How can I enable co-management in System Center Configuration Manager

Introduction Microsoft has just released System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1709, and that Technical Preview release allows you to configure co-management. Microsoft announced co-management at Microsoft Ignite (September 2017) and now with this release you can begin testing that … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1709 now available !

Introduction Another month has passed by and  finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. There are two main versions (of Configuration Manager) available: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1708 now available !

Introduction Another month has passed by and  finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. There are two main versions (of Configuration Manager) available: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1707 now available !

Introduction Another month has passed by and not only did we get a new Current Branch release (System Center Configuration Manager 1706 Current Branch) but we get a brand new Technical Preview release from Microsoft. I’ve had this post sitting … Continue reading

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How can I upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1706

Introduction In a previous post you used PowerShell scripts to quickly install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1702. As of today (2017/7/29) System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1702 is still the current baseline for the Current … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1706 now available !

Introduction Another month has passed by and on June 23rd,  finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. I didn’t blog it immediately (like I normally do) because my Computer … Continue reading

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Free Community Portal for Configuration Manager from Cireson

Introduction Back in March 2017, I reviewed Cireson’s ConfigMgr Portal, and it is a great product, however it’s not free there is a license cost involved. That said, Cireson have now released a new free version of the Portal called … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1705 now available !

Introduction Another month has passed by and finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. There are two main versions (of Configuration Manager) available: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) … Continue reading

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How can I install System Center Configuration Manager version 1702 (Current Branch) on Windows Server 2016 with SQL 2016

Introduction In a previous guide I showed you how to install System Center Configuration Manager version 1606 (Current Branch) on Windows Server 2016. This guide will show you how to quickly install the latest and greatest baseline version, System Center … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1704 now available !

Introduction Another month has passed by and finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. There are two main versions (of Configuration Manager) available: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) … Continue reading

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How can I determine what SCEP AntiMalware policies are installed in Windows 10 version 1703

Introduction Windows 10 version 1703 was released to MSDN recently and of course many are upgrading their labs prior to the VLSC release. One thing that has changed drastically in Windows 10 version 1703 is the SCEP application (System Center … Continue reading

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Video – Upgrading to System Center Configuration Manager 1703 Technical Preview

Introduction Microsoft have yet again released a new update, this time it’s System Center Configuration Manager 1703 (Technical Preview). This is a quick post to highlight a detailed video I’ve just created and uploaded to youtube. The video shows the … Continue reading

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Still running SCCM 2007 ? then make sure you are aware of this

Introduction A SHA-1 deprecation coming to Windows will affect Configuration Manager, especially 2007 which doesn’t support SHA-2 algorithms. SHA-1 is a legacy cryptographic hash that many in the security community believe is no longer secure. Using the SHA-1 hashing algorithm … Continue reading

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How can I forcefully upgrade Windows 10 to the latest version using System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)?

Introduction Windows 10 is probably one of the fastest developing operating systems from Microsoft yet, and was initially released in July 2015 as Windows 10 version 1507. The version 1507 nomenclature equates to (YYMM) or year year, month month so … Continue reading

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How can I upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch version 1702

Introduction In a previous post you used PowerShell scripts to quickly install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1606 and then upgraded it using Updates and Servicing to System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1610. In case you … Continue reading

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