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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
Preface
What this book covers
What you need for this book
Who this book is for
Sections
Conventions
Reader feedback
Customer support
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1. Designing a System Center Configuration Manager Infrastructure
1. Designing a System Center Configuration Manager Infrastructure
Introduction
What's changed from System Center 2012 Configuration Manager?
System Center Configuration Manager's new servicing models
Keeping your CM deployment up-to date
Infrastructure sizing considerations
Dividing up site system roles
Upgrading in-place from Configuration Manager 2012
Installing SQL the right way
Managing Internet-facing clients
Using remote and workstation distribution points and BranchCache
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2. Deploying Windows 10 with Operating System Deployment
2. Deploying Windows 10 with Operating System Deployment
Introduction
Creating an OSD test environment
Leveraging the build and capture process
Migrating user state
Managing drivers
Customizing the build process with prestart hooks
Patching your reference build
Using the new Windows 10 in-place upgrade task sequence
Leveraging the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit with CM OSD
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3. Deploying Applications and Software Updates
3. Deploying Applications and Software Updates
Introduction
Creating applications and deployment types
Deploying Store Apps - Windows, iOS, Android
Creating Mobile Application Management Policy
Managing Software Center and Application Catalog
Reducing collection dependencies with conditional rules and global conditions
Converting classic packages to applications
Creating and deploying Virtual Applications - App-V
Superseding applications
Monitoring content and deployment status
Preparing for software updates
Creating and monitoring software updates
Leveraging Automatic Deployment Rules - ADRs
Deploying custom updates
Leveraging Windows 10 Servicing to deploy features upgrades
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4. Managing Compliance Settings
4. Managing Compliance Settings
Introduction
Building Configuration Items the old way
Building Configuration Items for Windows 10
Creating and deploying a baseline
Leveraging Security Compliance Manager
Monitoring compliance with SSRS
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5. Managing Mobile Devices using Configuration Manager with Microsoft Intune
5. Managing Mobile Devices using Configuration Manager with Microsoft Intune
Introduction
Creating a Microsoft Intune subscription
Connecting Microsoft Intune to CM
Creating and deploying MDM policies
Using Conditional Access to control devices' access to Office 365 services
Managing mobile devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune via the CM console
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6. Managing Sites
6. Managing Sites
Introduction
Managing collections
Configuring site maintenance
Managing site communications
Configuring Discovery
Managing Boundary Groups
Managing role-based security
Configuring the Application Catalog
Managing and validating content for DPs and DP groups
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7. Managing Clients
7. Managing Clients
Introduction
Deploying clients
Upgrading client agents
Managing client health
Managing client settings
Enabling Device Health Attestation in Windows 10
Monitoring client installation and activity
Making use of user-centric improvements
Configuring power management
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8. Managing Inventory
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8. Managing Inventory
Introduction
Managing hardware inventory
Managing software inventory
Managing software metering
Monitoring inventory data flow
Integrating Asset Intelligence
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9. Managing Reports and Queries
9. Managing Reports and Queries
Introduction
Installing SQL Server Reporting Services - SSRS
Configuring reporting services
Sharing your reports with others
Configuring report subscription
Building queries
Editing and creating reports

Monitoring inventory data flow

Troubleshooting inventory can be a challenge even for a seasoned CM administrator, so we felt it best to walk through the process in this recipe. This process will help you with other client troubleshooting issues, as well as help you understand the communication flow.

Getting ready

To walk through this flow, use a test environment to easily see the information in log files. Use CMTrace.exe to view CM client and server logs. As with any process, there are some variables based on the complexity of your hierarchy. We will walk through the steps in a basic scenario, and then discuss the variations for more complex environments.

How to do it...

The following is a list from where we can monitor the inventory data flow:

  • Client

  • Management Point

  • Site

Client

  1. From a CM client, launch the Configuration Manager applet from the Control Panel.

  2. From the Actions tab select Hardware Inventory Cycle, and click on Run Now.

  3. Open InventoryAgent.log with CMTrace.exe (the default location is...

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