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Deploying Microsoft Hotfixes via the ConfigMgr 2012 App Model

In this example, I will use the new ConfigMgr 2012 application model to deploy the a Microsoft hotfix. While this is not intended to be a full demo on how to create a script installer for the application model, this will feature a few key components –...

Posted Jun 18 2013, 10:53 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: ConfigMgr 12, AppModel

VBScript to Disable Devices with Devcon

The following VBScript can be used as an example for disabling devices with Microsoft’s devcon utility. Filed under: Scripting Read More...

Posted Jun 13 2013, 04:05 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Scripting, VBScript

OSD Options Chooser v3

The following custom HTA can be used during OSD when imaging computers with ConfigMgr. It has been updated from my previous version and will do the following: Utilizes a table with 3 columns to go across Has examples for text entry, drop-down selections...

Posted Jun 06 2013, 01:22 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Scripting, OSD, HTA, VBScript, Task Sequence, ConfigMgr 07, ConfigMgr 12

PowerShell Delete App-V Cache

I wrote this little PowerShell script to cleanup the App-V cache for both the shared directory and a user’s data. Run this script in an elevated PowerShell command (or ISE) window. Optionally, you can distribute this with ConfigMgr using the below...

Posted Jun 01 2013, 09:54 AM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Scripting, App-V 5.0, PowerShell

Deploying Android Apps with Windows Intune

Using Windows Intune standalone? You can quickly deploy apps using the following process! This example utilizes an Android emulator being managed through Intune. For more information on how to set that up for testing, see http://t3chn1ck.wordpress.com...

Posted May 27 2013, 07:47 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: How-To, Windows Intune

Scripting Service Account Changes

I recently had a situation where I needed to script the creation of a Windows service and specify a domain user/password to run the service. The main struggle was getting the service to grant the user “Log On As Service” rights, which wasn’t...

Posted May 22 2013, 07:44 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Scripting, Batch Script

Understanding Costs to Manage Windows 8 Devices with Intune

Side-loading keys (100 pack for $2500?) are different from the mobile device cert ($299/yr) and the Dev Center account ($99/yr) – and they are all unique to each tenant. Side-loading keys are way to bypass publishing apps through the public Windows Store...

Posted May 21 2013, 09:50 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Windows Intune

SQL Query App-V 5.0 Usage

You can use the following query on your App-V 5.0 reporting server database (AppVReporting) to get application usage information for which users ran which software on which systems and when. Filed under: App-V 5.0 Read More...

Posted May 12 2013, 08:06 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: SQL, App-V 5.0

Scripting Sybase PowerDesigner Viewer 16.x

Ran into a curious situation when automating the installation of Sybase PowerDesigner Viewer 16. If you just want the answer, then jump to the bottom of this post :-) The installer was built as a self-extracting InstallShield setup. Typically, for a ConfigMgr...

Posted May 08 2013, 08:51 AM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Scripting, Troubleshooting, ConfigMgr 07, ConfigMgr 12

Setting up Windows Intune to Manage Android

Android with Windows Intune Use this guide to help you get started testing management of Android devices with Windows Intune (Wave D) standalone. This guide assumes Office 365 has been completely set up, configured, and operational for your organization...

Posted May 01 2013, 11:16 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Windows Intune, Android

Ping Transport Failed with Error 1231

Recently I was helping a friend with her laptop which suddenly stopped connecting to the Internet, despite that the wireless networking could see and successfully connect to wireless hotspots. In further troubleshooting, I noticed that the correct IP...

Posted Mar 30 2013, 08:03 AM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Miscellaneous Ramblings

Installing VMware View Agent in a Task Sequence

The VMware View agent is deployable as an MSI file and uses basic command line parameters. However, I recently had significant difficulties with getting it to install within a ConfigMgr Task Sequence as part of an OS image deployment. Despite that the...

Posted Mar 09 2013, 11:29 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Scripting, Troubleshooting, ConfigMgr 12, Batch Script

Another copy of Configuration Manager Setup is already running

Recently built myself a new server for my home lab and decided to build out a new domain. During the setup process of CM12 SP1 (on Win 2012 with SQL 2012 SP1 CU2), the guest VM hung midway through setup and was completely unresponsive. So I reset the...

Posted Feb 21 2013, 11:48 PM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Troubleshooting, ConfigMgr 12

Script to Rename Computer During OSD

In assisting a recent customer implement an upgrade from WinXP to Win7, they requested that the names be changed to fit a new standard as part of the in-place imaging process. In this particular case, all of the computers had a name that ended with a...

Posted Feb 16 2013, 10:47 AM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Scripting, VBScript, Task Sequence, ConfigMgr 07, ConfigMgr 12

Error initializing client registration (0×80040222)

I recently had a request from a customer to rename their PCs during an in-place upgrade of WinXP to Win7. I’ve put together some custom scripts to detect the particular qualifying conditions for when the PC needs to be renamed, and these scripts work...

Posted Feb 14 2013, 08:44 AM by t3chn1ck

Filed under: Troubleshooting, SCCM Client, ConfigMgr 07

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