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Category Archives: SCCM
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager – Part 9. Deploying Monthly Updates
In Part 1 of this series we created our new LAB, we got the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ISO and extracted it, then copied it to our Active Directory server. We then created the System Management container in AD, … Continue reading
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Enabling BitLocker via a script on non English Windows 7 installations fails
You may have used The BitLocker Frontend HTA from windows-noob.com which makes Deploying Windows 7 with BitLocker easy even using these three scenarios * Backup old * Refresh Computer * New Computer In addition to this the HTA offered additional … Continue reading
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using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager – Part 8. Deploying Applications
In Part 1 of this series we created our new LAB, we got the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ISO and extracted it, then copied it to our Active Directory server. We then created the System Management container in AD, … Continue reading
Posted in ConfigMgr 2012, Windows 7
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How can I disable the “While we are getting things ready” animation for All users in Windows 8
If you are testing Windows 8 deployments with Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 then you’ll surely notice the first Windows 8 login screen with a nice picture of the Space Needle in Seattle (I’ve been to Seattle twice but have yet … Continue reading
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how can I Pre-Provision BitLocker in WinPE for Windows 8 deployments using Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 ?
Now that we have Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 beta to test, there is a new BitLocker step in the default task sequences that allows us to enable BitLocker during the deployment and it is called pre-provision BitLocker. Pre-provision BitLocker gives … Continue reading
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager – Part 7. Build and Capture Windows 7 X64 SP1
In Part 1 of this series we created our new LAB, we got the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ISO and extracted it, then copied it to our Active Directory server. We then created the System Management container in AD, … Continue reading
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How can I deploy Windows 8 in UEFI mode using Configuration Manager 2012 ?
Introduction To UEFI The Legacy BIOS that we are all accustomed to has been around for a long time and is showing it’s age, for example it cannot handle discs larger than 2TB in size. Realizing the need for change, … Continue reading
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager – Part 6. Adding the Endpoint Protection role, configure Alerts and custom Antimalware Policies.
In Part 1 of this series we created our new LAB, we got the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ISO and extracted it, then copied it to our Active Directory server. We then created the System Management container in AD, … Continue reading
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Why is my System Center 2012 Configuration Manager console in read-only mode ?
There are actually valid reasons for the console being in read-only mode such as the ones listed below:- * You connect to a primary site before it completes the Configuration Manager site installation. *You connect to a primary site that … Continue reading
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How can I install the Configuration Manager 2007 Console in Windows 8
Since Windows 8 Release Preview was released in May of this year a lot of people have been installing it and using it, and even some are using it in their office environments to see how it works there, well … Continue reading
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How can I view hidden EndPoint Protection reports in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
If you browse reports in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager you’ll notice that you can drill down further into some reports which in turn opens up new reports that are not normally visible. If you’d like to find these reports … Continue reading
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How can I upgrade System Center 2012 Configuration Manager to Service Pack 1?
In this post you will see how to upgrade System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (RTM release, build 7711) to the recently released Service Pack 1 Beta (Build 7782). [Post Published 20/6/2012. Updated 11/9/2012 with SP1 beta info] Update 11/2/2013: I’ve … Continue reading
How can I add a PXE enabled Distribution Point on Server 2008 X86 for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
Imagine that you still have some Server 2008 X86 boxes in your organization and cannot replace them with Server 2008 R2 just yet, you decide to use what you have and enable the Distribution Point role on these servers with … Continue reading
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Can’t export SCM Configuration Baselines to Excel Spreadsheets even after enabling macros ?
I installed Security Compliance Manager in order to export some pre-made Configuration Baselines which I would later import into Configuration Manager 2012. While I was at it I wanted to export the same baselines to an XLS spreadsheet in order … Continue reading
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How can I display my System Center 2012 Configuration Manager hierarchy in Bing Maps?
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager has a nice feature in it to allow you to view your hierarchy, simply navigate to the Monitoring workspace and select Site Hierarchy, if you want a closeup click on Fit Screen. Ok that’s very … Continue reading
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