Troubleshooting: ConfigMgr 2007 error 2816: the actual site control file...
Hi everyone, Tyler Franke here once again with another troubleshooting tip for you. Consider the following scenario: In an otherwise healthy and functional site you find one or more of the following....
View ArticleTroubleshooting: The 'Backup ConfigMgr Site Server' site maintenance task fails
Hi everyone, Tyler Franke here again with one more issue I ran into recently. Consider a scenario where you have your System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (ConfigMgr) site database on a...
View ArticleTips and Tricks: How to Take Action on Assets That Report a Failed Deployment...
You’re up and running with the new software deployment features in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager – deploying applications, software updates, package and programs, configuration baselines....
View ArticleCreating queries, collections and reports for Window Server 2008 Core in...
Hi folks, my name is Sanman Parvalkar and I’d like to share some information regarding the creation of queries, collections and reports for Window Server 2008 Core in System Center Configuration...
View ArticleMachine added to a ConfigMgr group is not captured during the Delta Discovery...
Hi folks, my name is Sanman Parvalkar and I’d like to share information with you regarding Group Memberships and the Delta Discovery process in System Center Configuration Manager 2007. When adding...
View ArticleMigration to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Microsoft’s own Eric Orman just posted a great article over on the Server and Cloud Platform blog. In the article, Eric talks about upgrading to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager and the...
View ArticleBuilding Custom Endpoint Protection Reports in System Center 2012...
One of the advantages of having the Endpoint Protection and Configuration Manager data integrated into a single database in Configuration Manager 2012 is that it simplifies building custom reports....
View ArticleKB: Software Metering rules do not apply when targeted to secondary sites in...
Here’s a new Knowledge Base article we published today. This one explains why in System Center Configuration Manager, when you set the Site Code of a Software Metering rule to a secondary site, that...
View ArticleKB: Configuration Manager 2007 hotfix 2509007 does not install correctly when...
Here’s a new Knowledge Base article we published today. This one talks about an issue where attempting to install System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (ConfigMgr 2007) hotfix 2509007 along with...
View ArticleIntroducing the Application Catalog and Software Center in System Center 2012...
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager introduces many exciting new features for deploying software that benefit both administrators and end users. With Configuration Manager, users get a...
View ArticleHOTFIX: OSD tasks stop responding in System Center Configuration Manager 2007...
Here’s a new Knowledge Base article we published recently. This one is a hotfix for an issue where a ConfigMgr 2007 SP2 task to install a virtual application that is located on an App-V distribution...
View ArticleSoftware Update Content Cleanup in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
In System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, we’ve added the capability to automatically remove software update content from distribution points when that content is related to expired updates. This...
View ArticleOperating System Deployment and Endpoint Protection Client Installation
With the integration of Endpoint Protection into System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, it’s easy to get your clients rapidly protected from malware, and managed by System Center 2012 Endpoint...
View ArticleLaunching a Windows Defender Offline Scan with Configuration Manager 2012 OSD
In the System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection Status monitoring dashboard, one possible malware- remediation status is Offline Scan Required . What does this mean, and how can you address this status?...
View ArticleA look at transaction based replication in Configuration Manager 2007
Hi folks, my name is Umair Khan. I am on the Configuration Manager support team here at Microsoft and I wanted to take a minute to go through transaction based replication between sites in...
View ArticleConfiguration Manager Support Announcements for April 2012
We are announcing support changes for the following releases. Please look for these changes to be reflected in the Supported Configuration pages within a few months. System Center Configuration Manager...
View ArticleMDT 2012: Reliable and flexible OS deployment—now with support for System...
The latest version of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit—version 2012— is now available for download. Visit the Download Center to download MDT 2012. Deploy Windows 7, Office 2010, Windows 8 Consumer...
View ArticleHotfix rollup for Asset Intelligence compatibility issues in System Center...
Here’s a heads up on new Knowledge Base article/Hotfix Rollup Package we published. This hotfix rollup package resolves compatibility issues of Asset Intelligence in Microsoft System Center...
View ArticleKB: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 does not run some procedures...
Here’s a Knowledge Base article/hotfix we recently published. This one describes an issue where a syntax error occurs when Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 runs store procedures after upgrading to SQL...
View ArticleAnnouncement: Configuration Manager Documentation Library Update for March 2012
The Documentation Library for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager has been updated on the web and the latest content has Updated: March 1, 2012 at the top of the topic. This is the official...
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