November 2010 - Posts
We ask ourselves : we have Configuration Manager, so is there any best practice when we want to install a client antivirus on our site servers ??? The answer is YES there are many.
An new update to that subject has been published today by Microsoft via a very good blog which describes all that you need to know.
Enjoy 
Last week, I’ve tried to install FEP 2010 Server, but for a unknown reason I’ve received the following error message :
It’s the first time I see that. And after a search I found the solution . So, it was related to a registry key named which is the cause of the problem. This one is named PendingFileRenameOpeations stored under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager. I just removed this key and I was able to run the FEP server installation.
Hope it helps.
A new KB2449910 has been published by Microsoft to solve a ConfigMgr's crashes when trying to create a model-based report in ConfigMgr R3.
Now with ConfigMgr v.Next you are the possibility to create and assign the client agent settings to a specific collection, so each one can have its own settings contrary to ConfigMgr 2007.
In the following example, we will see how to disable Remote control on only one collection.
1. On ConfigMgr console, click right on Client Agent Settings then Create Custom Settings.
2. Give a name to the new settings then click on Add/remove Features.
3. Now you can all settings that you need and especially the Remote control one.
4. Double click on Enable remote control on client and change the value to False then click ok.
5. Now the new CA settings rule is created, to assign it, click right on it then click on Assign.
6. Choose the target collection then click ok.
7. You can see now that the new rule is assigned.
8. Now you’re not able to take remote control on a machine included on this collection.
8. Also, on the client, on the ConfigMgr properties/Components, you see that the Remote Tools Agent is not enabled.
The Tech·Ed Europe 2010 videos are available for online, you will able to see all sessions around Windows 7, virtualization, System Center, Forefront and more …
Enjoy here !!!!
I’ve already talked about R3 and ICP and I’ve said that installing the hotfix is not possible on ConfigMgr with ICP. So, now don’t worry because this last update KB977384 solves the problem for ICP1 and ICP2.
Today, a new update KB925282 has been published by Microsoft and covering the majority of problems, descriptions and solutions to solve client push installation issues.
Also you can go to this link to get more details How to troubleshoot Advanced Client Push Installation issues in SMS 2003 and ConfigMgr 2007
Today Microsoft has published the announcement of the opening of new nominations for Configuration Manager 2012 (codename v.Next) Beta 2.
“Hi everyone, we are pleased to announce that the Beta 2 TAP nominations are now open. The ConfigMgr team will be accepting new nominations for Beta 2 through this process only. If your organization applied for the Beta 1 TAP program, but did not get accepted, it would be recommended to complete the survey. This will ensure your participation in the program is reviewed with your latest status, deployment levels etc.You can find the nomination for for the Beta 2 TAP here.”
For more information, go to this link Configuration Manager 2012 Beta 2 TAP Nominations Now open
With R3, now your are the possibility to add resource(s) from one collection to another by simple click. For that, there are two methods.
First one :
1. Click right on resource then go to Manage Collection Membership and click on Add to collection
2. Choose the target collection then click OK
3. Now you see that the resource is in its new collection
Second one :
1. Click right on the target collection then Add Resources
2. Now you can search resource by different ways as “Name contains”, “Resource type” and “Search in collection” or by advanced method based on “Attribute name”, when that is ok so click on Add then OK
3. Now you see that the resource is in its new collection
In the part VI (final) we will talk about Prestaged Media. See you soon 
1. Active Directory Delta Discovery :
From this Technet link
“Active Directory Delta discovery in Configuration Manager 2007 R3 lets you improve the performance of resource discovery by periodically scanning Active Directory for only new or changed resources. Delta discovery does not replace other Configuration Manager 2007 discovery methods. Because it only finds new or modified resources in Active Directory, it must be used together with a discovery method that performs a full synchronization with Active Directory. Use the following procedure to configure delta discovery in Configuration Manager 2007 R3.”
How to :
Go to System Center Configuration Manager / Site Database / Site Management / <site code> – <site name> / Site Settings / Discovery Methods.
You can enable Delta Discovery only for these discovery methods :
- Active Directory System Group Discovery
- Active Directory Security Group Discovery
- Active Directory System Discovery
- Active Directory User Discovery
2. Dynamic collection evaluation :
From this Technet link
“Dynamic collection evaluation in Configuration Manager 2007 R3 periodically scans for new resources and updates a collections membership with only these new resources, independently of a full collection evaluation. When enabled for a collection, dynamic collection evaluation runs every 5 minutes and when used in conjunction with full collection evaluation can help keep collection data displayed in the administrator console more up-to-date.”
How to :
Click right on your collection and go to Membership Rules then check the “Dynamically add new ressources”
In the part V we will talk about how to add ressource to a collection with R3. See you soon 
After installing R3 package Part I and applying the based configuration to enable the PowerMgt support Part II , now it’s time to start to configure the PowerMgt setting on collection(s).
1. Right click on collection and go “Modify Collection Settings”
2. On “Power Management” tab you find the different options
Customized Peak (ConfigMgr) or Customized Non Peak (ConfigMgr) :
You can customize all the settings related to energy management as needed
Balanced (ConfigMgr) :
Offers maximum performance when you need it and saves power during periods of inactivity.
High Performance (ConfigMgr) :
Optimizes system performance and response times. The laptop users may find that their batteries do not last as long when using this mode
Power Saver (ConfigMgr) :
Saves energy by reducing system performance. This mode can allow laptop users to optimize their use of a single battery charge
When clients recieve the new strategies, you can see the changement of Power Settings under Control Panel/Power Options
When non peak time, you can see a customized energy plan has been assigned WindowsTouch Power (ConfigMgr)
3. To play with PowerMgr reports, as already I said in Part I , the SQL Reporting Point should be installed and configured, then from the Reporting Services node/You-RS-Server reght click and choose “Copy Reports to Reporting Services”
4. Click Browse and go under %Installation path%\Microsoft Configuration Manager\Reports\Power Management\ then select MicrosoftReportPack.cab
5. You see now the PowerMgmt reports wich will be imported
6. To open reports, there are ways : from the Reporting Services node on the ConfigMgr Console or via your Internet brower.
7. There are 18 reports covering all that you need to know about PowerMgmt in your infrastructure.
Power Capabilities : Displays the power management capabilities of computers in the specified collection.
Power Computers with Multiple Power Plans : Displays a list of computers with multiple power plans applied.
Power Computer Not Reporting Details : Displays a list of computers not reporting any power activity for a specified date and time.
Power Settings : Displays an aggregated list of power settings used by computers in a specified collection
I will update this blog by other reports print screens later.
To know more informations about PM, I recommend you visit this link
In the part IV we will talk about Active Directory Delta Discovery and Dynamic Collection Evaluation. See you soon 