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Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Cookbook

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Cookbook

By : Samir Hammoudi, Hudson, Mason, Ramsey, Chuluunsuren Damdinsuren
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Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Cookbook

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Cookbook

3.5 (2)
By: Samir Hammoudi, Hudson, Mason, Ramsey, Chuluunsuren Damdinsuren
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Overview of this book

This practical cookbook is based on the 1602 current branch of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). It shows you how to administer SCCM, giving you an essential toolbox of techniques to solve real-world scenarios. Packed with over 60 task-based and instantly usable recipes, you’ll discover how design a SCCM Infrastructure, and dive into topics such as the recommended SQL configuration for SCCM and how to deploy Windows 10 with Operating System Deployment (OSD). You will learn to easily manage Windows 10 devices by deploying applications, software updates, and feature upgrades, andl be able to leverage Mobile Device Management (MDM) using SCCM and Microsoft Intune. Finally, you see how to gather the inventory of all your PC park and create reports based on it. By the end of the book, you will have learned the best practices when working with SCCM and have a handy reference guide for troubleshooting.
Table of Contents (10 chapters)
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Preface
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Preface
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What this book covers
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What you need for this book
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Who this book is for
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Sections
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Conventions
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Reader feedback
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1. Designing a System Center Configuration Manager Infrastructure
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1. Designing a System Center Configuration Manager Infrastructure
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Introduction
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What's changed from System Center 2012 Configuration Manager?
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System Center Configuration Manager's new servicing models
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Keeping your CM deployment up-to date
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Infrastructure sizing considerations
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Dividing up site system roles
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Upgrading in-place from Configuration Manager 2012
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Installing SQL the right way
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Managing Internet-facing clients
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Using remote and workstation distribution points and BranchCache
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2. Deploying Windows 10 with Operating System Deployment
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2. Deploying Windows 10 with Operating System Deployment
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Introduction
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Creating an OSD test environment
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Leveraging the build and capture process
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Migrating user state
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Managing drivers
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Customizing the build process with prestart hooks
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Patching your reference build
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Using the new Windows 10 in-place upgrade task sequence
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Leveraging the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit with CM OSD
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3. Deploying Applications and Software Updates
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3. Deploying Applications and Software Updates
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Introduction
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Creating applications and deployment types
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Deploying Store Apps - Windows, iOS, Android
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Creating Mobile Application Management Policy
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Managing Software Center and Application Catalog
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Reducing collection dependencies with conditional rules and global conditions
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Converting classic packages to applications
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Creating and deploying Virtual Applications - App-V
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Superseding applications
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Monitoring content and deployment status
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Preparing for software updates
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Creating and monitoring software updates
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Leveraging Automatic Deployment Rules - ADRs
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Deploying custom updates
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Leveraging Windows 10 Servicing to deploy features upgrades
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4. Managing Compliance Settings
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4. Managing Compliance Settings
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Introduction
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Building Configuration Items the old way
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Building Configuration Items for Windows 10
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Creating and deploying a baseline
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Leveraging Security Compliance Manager
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Monitoring compliance with SSRS
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5. Managing Mobile Devices using Configuration Manager with Microsoft Intune
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5. Managing Mobile Devices using Configuration Manager with Microsoft Intune
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Introduction
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Creating a Microsoft Intune subscription
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Connecting Microsoft Intune to CM
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Creating and deploying MDM policies
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Using Conditional Access to control devices' access to Office 365 services
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Managing mobile devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune via the CM console
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6. Managing Sites
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6. Managing Sites
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Introduction
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Managing collections
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Configuring site maintenance
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Managing site communications
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Configuring Discovery
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Managing Boundary Groups
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Managing role-based security
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Configuring the Application Catalog
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Managing and validating content for DPs and DP groups
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7. Managing Clients
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7. Managing Clients
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Introduction
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Deploying clients
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Upgrading client agents
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Managing client health
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Managing client settings
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Enabling Device Health Attestation in Windows 10
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Monitoring client installation and activity
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Making use of user-centric improvements
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Configuring power management
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8. Managing Inventory
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8. Managing Inventory
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Introduction
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Managing hardware inventory
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Managing software inventory
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Managing software metering
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Monitoring inventory data flow
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Integrating Asset Intelligence
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9. Managing Reports and Queries
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9. Managing Reports and Queries
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Introduction
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Installing SQL Server Reporting Services - SSRS
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Configuring reporting services
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Sharing your reports with others
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Configuring report subscription
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Building queries
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Editing and creating reports

Reducing collection dependencies with conditional rules and global conditions

The new application model in CM12, or later, introduces the strategy of allowing clients to determine if they should run an application instead of carving out a specific collection for the distribution. Instead of waiting for inventory and collection of refresh cycles on the server, deployments of smart applications are evaluated in real time by each client.

Getting ready

We will create an application that will run cmd.exe /C if a machine has at least 4 GB of RAM on board. cmd.exe /C is a simple command used for testing software deployments. The command launched a command prompt window for an instant, and then exits. We will make use of global conditions and rules to make an application that is far smarter than the old style packages.

How to do it...

  1. Navigate to Software Library | Applications. Click on Create Application in the ribbon to start the wizard.

  2. Under General, choose Manually specify the application information...

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