Introduction to Configuration Manager 2007 – Part 2

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Introduction to Configuration Manager 2007 – Part 2

In the Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 – Part 1, we learned how to prepare Active Directory and how to configure Windows Server 2008 for hosting the Site Server role. In this part we’ll learn how to install and configure the Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) and finally System Center Configuration Manager 2007.

Installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server 2005

In this test lab, the Domain Controller, the database and the Site Server will be installed on the same virtual machine. I wouldn’t recommend this in production, but for a testing scenario it’s just fine.

	Inset the installation media or mount the ISO file to the virtual machines DVD drive. If the “auto run” feature is disabled browse to the DVD drive and launch \Servers\default.hta
	Click “Install – Server components, tools, Books Online, and samples”.
	Click “Run program”.
	Select “I accept the licensing terms and conditions” and click “Next”.
	Click “Install”.
	Click “Next”.
	Click “Next”.
	Review the System Configuration Check and click “Next”.
	Type the Name and the Company and click “Next”.
	Select “SQL Server Database Services” and “Workstation components, Books Online and development tools” and click “Next”.
	Make sure that “Default instance” is selected and click “Next”.
	Select “Use the built-in System account” and click “Next”.
	Make sure that “Windows Authentication Mode” is selected and click “Next”.
	Accept the default settings and click “Next”.
	Select if you want to help Microsoft build better products and click “Next”.
	Click “Install”
	Click “Run program”.
	When the setup progress is completed click “Next”.
	Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
	It’s not required to restart the server, but I always do it anyway.

Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2

Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 2005 is required to support both Windows Server 2008 and System Center Configuration Manager 2007.

Download Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=d07219b2-1e23-49c8-8f0c-63fa18f26d3a&DisplayLang=en

	Launch “SQLServer2005SP2-KB921896-x86-ENU.exe”
	On the Welcome Screen click Next to continue.
	Select “I accept the agreement”, and click Next.
	On the “Feature Selection” page, accept the defaults and click Next.
	On the Authentication page, accept the defaults and click Next.
	On the “Error and Usage Reporting Settings” page, accept the defaults and click Next.
	Click “Next”.
	Click “Install”.
	Click “Run program”.
	Click “OK”.
	Click “Next”.
	Click “Next”.
	Unselect “Launch the user Provisioning Tool” and click “Finish”.
	Restart the server.

Installing Windows Update Service 3.0 SP1

Microsoft Windows Server Update Service 3.0 SP1 (WSUS) is required in order to deploy patches to the Configuration Manager Clients.

Windows Server Update Service 3.0 SP1 can be downloaded her: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=93750

	Launch the WSUSSetup_30SP1_x86.exe
	Click “Next”.
	Select “Full Server installation” and click “Next”.
	Select “I accept the terms of the License agreement”, and click “Next”.
	Select “Store updates locally“and type the location where you want to store the updates. Choosing a separate (dedicated) drive is highly recommended in production, but not required. Click “Next”.
	Select Use an existing database server on this computer, and click “Next”.
	Click “Next”.
	Select “Create a Windows Server Update Service 3.0 SP1 Web Site” and click “Next”.
	Review the installation summary, and click “Next” to begin the installation.
	Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
	When the “Windows Server Update Service Configuration Wizard” appears click “Cancel”.

Installing System Center Configuration Manager 2007

Installing System Center Configuration Manager is very simple in a test setup, where everything is installed on the same box. In a production environment, you properly want to use more than one server, and you need to consider how to secure the communication between these servers and what service accounts is running the services, and what security permissions is required on the remote servers.

In this setup we use the same account (Administrator) for everything, so we´re ready to continue.

The valuation version of System Center Configuration Manager can be downloaded here:

http://technet.microsoft.com/configmgr/bb736730.aspx

	Inset the installation media or mount the ISO file to the virtual machines DVD drive. If the “auto run” feature is disabled browse to the DVD drive and launch \splash.hta
	Click “Install – Configuration Manager 2007 SP1”.
	Click “Next”.
	Select “Install a Configuration Manager site server” and click “Next”.
	Select “I accept these license terms” and click “Next”.
	Select “Custom settings” and click “Next”.
	Select “Primary site” click “Next”.
	Select “No, I do not want to participate right now” and click “Next”.
	Click “Next”.
	Accept the default destination folder and click “Next”.
	Type the Site code (LAB) and the Site name (Demo Site) and click “Next”.
	Select “Configuration Manager Mixed Mode” and click “Next”.
	Accept the defaults and click “Next”.
	Type the SQL server name (SERVER1) and the ConfigMgr site database name (SMS_LAB) and click “Next”.
	Type the SMS Provider (SERVER1) and click “Next”.
	Select “Install a management point” and type the FQDN name of the management point (SERVER1.CORP.DEMO.LAB) and click “Next”.
	Select “Use the default port (80)” and click “Next”.
	Select “Check for updates…” and click “Next”.
	Type the path where the updates should be saved (C:\Downloads) and click “Next”. Important The folder specified must exist. Otherwise the step will fail.
	When the prerequisite components has been downloaded click “OK”.
	Review the Settings Summary page and click “Next”.
	If all required prerequisite test has completed successfully click “Begin Install”.
	After about 15 to 30 minutes all action should be completed. Click “Next”.
	Click “View Log” or open the C:\ConfigMgrSetup.log if you want to review the setup log file. Click “Finish” to close the wizard.