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ConfigMgr Command line
Friday, August 29, 2008 3:44 PM
Did you know that you can add command line switches in he command line?
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PCs with the no logon information for 30 days
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 9:26 AM
SELECT distinct CS.Name0 AS 'Computer', isnull(CS.UserName0,HCS.UserName0) AS 'User Name' , CS.TimeStamp FROM v_GS_COMPUTER_SYSTEM CS Left outer join v_HS_COMPUTER_SYSTEM HCS on CS.ResourceID = HCS.ResourceID WHERE HCS.UserName0 is not NULL and datediff(dd,CS.TimeStamp,getdate()) > 30 Group by CS.Name0, CS.UserName0, CS.TimeStamp, HCS.UserName0...
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Forum Reply - T-SQL Best Practice
Friday, August 22, 2008 9:40 AM
SELECT DISTINCT ARP.DisplayName0, ARP.Publisher0, ARP.Version0, CS.Name0, CS.UserName0, WS.LastHWScan, BIOS.SerialNumber0, R.AD_Site_Name0 FROM dbo.v_GS_ADD_REMOVE_PROGRAMS ARP INNER JOIN dbo.v_GS_Computer_System CS ON ARP.ResourceID = CS.ResourceID INNER JOIN dbo.v_GS_PC_BIOS BIOS ON CS.ResourceID = BIOS.ResourceID INNER JOIN dbo.v_R_System R ON CS.ResourceID...
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How to restore the default collections within ConfigMgr!
Friday, August 22, 2008 8:35 AM
Are you like me have you accidentally deleted the “All systems” collection instead of a PC? Have you wonder how to get it back? Well after some digging and asking around, I finally determine the answer! (with being pointed in the right direction) <Drum Roll> Install / Reinstall the last service pack! BTW This might work in SMS 2003 too. If you try it and...
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Query Help
Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:21 AM
declare @olddate datetime set @olddate=dateadd(day,-8, getdate()) select CS.Name0 as 'Computer Name', arp.installdate0 as 'Installed Date', arp.displayname0 as 'Application Name', from dbo.v_GS_ADD_REMOVE_PROGRAMS arp, dbo.v_GS_Computer_System CS where CS.resourceid = arp.resourceid and datediff(DD,arp.installdate0, @olddate) < 8 and...
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List all discovered devices which are not a client
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 11:24 AM
This query will display all devices (PCs, routers, etc.) that ConfigMgr / SMS knows about which are not clients. select Name0, Resource_Domain_Or_Workgr0, Operating_system_name_and0, AD_Site_Name0, Community_name0 from v_R_System R where R.ResourceID Not in (Select CS.ResourceID From v_GS_Computer_System CS) Order by Name0
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Find PCs by Manufacturer and Model
Friday, August 15, 2008 8:51 AM
SELECT CS.Name0, CS.UserName0 FROM dbo.v_GS_COMPUTER_SYSTEM CS WHERE CS.Manufacturer0='Microsoft Corporation' AND CS.Model0='Virtual Machine'
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Add Date filter to Advert status
Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:21 AM
SELECT CS.Name0, adv.AdvertisementName, stat.LastStateName, adv.Comment AS C072, pkg.Name AS C062, adv.ProgramName AS C071, adv.SourceSite, adv.AdvertisementID FROM v_Advertisement adv JOIN v_Package pkg ON adv.PackageID = pkg.PackageID JOIN v_ClientAdvertisementStatus stat ON stat.AdvertisementID = adv.AdvertisementID JOIN v_GS_Computer_System CS ON stat.ResourceID...
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Managers and web reports
Thursday, August 14, 2008 9:56 AM
During a discussion on the myITforum ConfigMgr /SMS mailing this statement was made “ It’s never bad admin mojo to provide a report based on what management seeks. You can either do it or you can’t. “ Without going into all of the details of what this person was looking, I will attempt to explain why what this person was looking for is a bad idea. This is the...
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Learning TSQL
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:37 AM
The question of learning T-SQL comes up all the time with ConfigMgr/SMS/MOM/OpsMgr Admins, here are some resources to help you out. Part of this are taken for a previous article I wrote on the subject and it still applies, today. http://www.myitforum.com/articles/18/view.asp?id=5694 Here are two free website to help you learn TSQL. http://sqlcourse.com/ http...
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Active workstations in the last 30 days
Friday, August 08, 2008 11:28 AM
Select CS.Name0, WS.LastHWScan From dbo.v_GS_COMPUTER_SYSTEM CS, dbo.v_GS_WORKSTATION_STATUS WS Where CS.Resourceid = WS.ResourceID and datediff(dd,WS.LastHWScan,getdate())< 30
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History install date for ARP (example)
Friday, August 08, 2008 10:57 AM
Select ARP.DisplayName0, HARP.InstallDate0 from dbo.v_GS_ADD_REMOVE_PROGRAMS ARP, dbo.v_HS_ADD_REMOVE_PROGRAMS HARP Where ARP.ResourceID = HARP.ResourceID and ARP.ProdID0 = HARP.ProdID0 Group by ARP.DisplayName0...
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Two NICs enabled at the same time
Friday, August 08, 2008 9:42 AM
Select Distinct CS.Name0, NIC.Description0, NAC.IPAddress0, NAC.DefaultIPGateway0, NIC.*, Nac.* from dbo.v_GS_COMPUTER_SYSTEM CS, dbo.v_GS_NETWORK_ADAPTER NIC, dbo.v_GS_NETWORK_ADAPTER_CONFIGUR...
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CREATE PROCEDURE permission denied in database 'SMS_XXX'
Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:46 PM
If you received this error message "CREATE PROCEDURE permission denied in database 'SMS_XXX'" What this means is the "Create Procedure" permission is missing from "Webreport_approle" database role. To Fix this issue, perform the following : Open a Query window and execute the following SQL statement: Grant Create Procedure...
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Count of Device by AD site
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 7:03 PM
Select B.ADSite as 'AD Site', Count(B.ADSite) as 'Count' from (SELECT Case When R.AD_Site_Name0 = '' Then '<No AD Site>' When R.AD_Site_Name0 = NULL Then '<No AD Site>' When isnull(R.AD_Site_Name0,'one') = 'one' Then '<No AD Site>' else R.AD_Site_Name0 End as 'ADSite'--...
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Network Report
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:36 AM
Select Distinct CS.Name0, NIC.Description0, NAC.IPAddress0, NAC.DefaultIPGateway0 from dbo.v_GS_COMPUTER_SYSTEM CS, dbo.v_GS_NETWORK_ADAPTER NIC, dbo.v_GS_NETWORK_ADAPTER_CONFIGUR NAC Where CS.ResourceID = NIC.ResourceID and CS.ResourceID = NAC.ResourceID and NAC.ServiceName0 = NIC.ServiceName0 and NAC.IPAddress0 != '' and NAC.IPAddress0 != '0.0.0...
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List PCs by PC Description
Monday, July 21, 2008 9:09 AM
select CS.Name0, OS.Description0 from dbo.v_GS_OPERATING_SYSTEM OS, dbo.v_GS_COMPUTER_SYSTEM CS Where CS.ResourceID = OS.ResourceID Order by CS.Name0
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Configuration Manager 2007 or SMS 2003 Backups
Sunday, July 13, 2008 5:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to do a backup of your ConfigMgr or SMS site before doing anything? Have you noticed that the default configuration allows you to only back up the site once a day? Well, here is a trick that Wally passed on to me. It is some simple yet... Start the “SMS_Site_Backup” service, Depending on your site size but a few minutes later it will be done...
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SCCM
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 3:49 PM
Is this the reason why we should not be using SCCM ?
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SMS 2003 3rd level support - 1yr contract DND
Friday, June 13, 2008 4:42 PM
Did you see that another job posting was listed on the SMSUG.ca site? http://smsug.ca/forums/t/668.aspx
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SMS/MOM/Systems Centre Premier Field Engineer job posting
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 5:46 PM
Did you see the SMS/MOM Field Engineer job posting? No then go check it out at http://smsug.ca/forums/p/666/1210.aspx#1210
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It’s Still SMS to Me
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 8:18 AM
Bob Lawler post this within the MCT newsgroup (yes, Ron newsgroup ;-) ), I thought that I would re-posted it here. It’s Still SMS to Me (Sung to the tune of Billy Joel’s It’s Still Rock-n-Roll to Me) What’s the matter with the new stuff, baby? Can’t you tell all names are wrong? Maybe you could stop calling it “MOM” “ System Center Operations Manager ” 's...
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How may System Center Certified People are there as of May 20 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008 11:11 AM
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007: Configuration 259 Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007: Configuration 339 Are you one of them? But I have never heard of this MS exam, have you? United States History Major 2 Source http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/certified.mspx
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Microsoft Management Summit 2008 Highlights Session - Toronto
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:27 PM
The Microsoft Management Summit 2008 Highlights Session is your opportunity to learn more about the latest developments in the Microsoft System Center suite of solutions. At the recent Microsoft Management Summit in Las Vegas, technology partners and customers got the chance to learn about the many new features of the seven new System Center solutions released...
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Internet is Closed for Maintenance!!!!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 12:58 PM
This is unfinished Blog post from my time in the UK!!! For whatever reason, I never post this blog! Ok, I have to say that most of my time in the UK has been great but today (Sunday) I has the most interesting experience with respect to customer service! The hotel that I'm staying at does not provide free Internet access! you have to purchase access from...
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OpsMgr and ConfigMgr Exam forums created on OWSUG.ca
Sunday, May 11, 2008 11:56 AM
We have created study group forums for both of the available System Center exams. 70-400 System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring 70-401 System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
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Calgary Systems Management User Group (CSMUG)
Friday, May 09, 2008 9:51 AM
The Calgary Systems Management User Group (CSMUG) is an informal association of area professionals working in IT Infrastructure with a specialization in Application Management. We are dedicated to informing and educating members about advancements in systems management with a special emphasis on virtualization technologies. It is the mandate of this congregation...
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MMS rumours and sound bytes
Monday, May 05, 2008 10:26 AM
This is a Collection of rumours and sound bytes, listed in no particular order. ConfigMgr Rules One of the OpsMgr MVPs is a MAC user (I don't say this one! I know the person in question will seek revenge on the "original" quoter, I'm just stirring the pot. <Evil Grin> ) Did you bring the boots? Do you want a puck! I want meat! That was...
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RunAs Radio Talks about ConfigMgr
Friday, April 25, 2008 9:14 PM
Richard and Greg talk to Garth Jones about SMS 2003 and its new version, System Center Configuration Manager 2007. Configuration Manager takes over where SMS left off, handling software distribution, updates, asset management, even working with Windows Deployment Services to do bare metal installations! http://www.runasradio.com/default.aspx?ShowNum=54
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Todd's Blog post...
Friday, April 25, 2008 9:11 PM
I have been so busy that I haven't had time to do things like read blog post. However very late today I was cleaning up my Inbox before heading to MMS on Sunday morning. While up my inbox I found this Blog post from Todd. http://todds.typepad.com/posts/2008/04/garth-jones-fea.html The funny thing is that I forgot that I did this! It was back in March!
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