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How to install ConfigMgr (SCCM) 2007 SP1 and R2 RC (build 6335)
( WARNING !!! ) This is incredibly not supported. ( WARNING !!! ) This will void your EULA The EULA states… “You may not: * work around any technical limitations in this software”. At your OWN risk! Not...
Posted: Jul 10 2008, 09:28 AM by scassells | with 1 comment(s)
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Upgrading ConfigMgr 2007 RTM to SP1: ADM Template Bug on SP1 CD
Filtering on the GPEdit console will prevent the assignement GPO from displaying. What you need Copy of ConfigMgr SP1 source files in expanded folder (SCConfigMgr07_UPD_EN) GPEdit.msc Clean up for SP1...
Posted: Jun 20 2008, 12:10 PM by scassells | with no comments
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Upgrading ConfigMgr 2007 RTM to SP1: Make sure you update SUP Client Push Package
When you finish your upgrade to SP1 do not forget to navigate to: In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to System Center Configuration Manager / Site Database / Site Management / <site code>...
Posted: Jun 20 2008, 11:13 AM by scassells | with no comments
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How To: Find the SMS or ConfigMgr NameSpace in WMI
Here is the situation. You need to find the SMS 2003 or ConfigMgr NameSpace in WMI and you don’t have the PowerShell expertise, yet. Easiest way is to use a GUI interface. Namely CIM Studio. CIM = Common...
Upgrading ConfigMgr 2007 RTM to SP1: Version Numbers
RTM SP1 Type Primary Primary Version 4.00.5931.0000 4.00.6221.1000 R2 Installed No Build 5931 6221 R2 Installed property is not present in RTM version. I would guess R2 won’t work with RTM. Note: Translation...
Posted: Jun 02 2008, 04:13 PM by scassells | with no comments
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Upgrading ConfigMgr 2007 RTM to SP1: WAIK attempts to install on the default OS drive
Background : All programs and server applications are not stored on the OS partition. During the RTM the WAIK was installed on the E drive. During the ConfigMgr 2007 SP1 upgrade process: WAIK was uninstalled...
Posted: Jun 02 2008, 01:06 PM by scassells | with no comments
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Upgrading ConfigMgr 2007 RTM to SP1: Common Prerequisite Components Download Failures
I have found 3 common failures during the ConfigMgr (SCCM) 2007 Setup Prerequisite Components Download task: Destination Path has spaces Execution account does not have rights to the internet: Proxy Problem...
Posted: May 29 2008, 05:11 PM by scassells | with no comments
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Upgrading ConfigMgr 2007 RTM to SP1: Prerequisite Checks - Command Line versus Wizard
Two methods exist to check your Prerequisite’s Use the splash.hta and Run the prerequisite checker Use the Command Line switch /prereq .\SCConfigMgr07_UPD_EN\SMSSETUP\BIN\I386\setup.exe /prereq What makes...
Posted: May 29 2008, 09:26 AM by scassells | with no comments
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Delete a successful Direct Member from an SMS 2003 / ConfigMgr 2007 collection based on a date in VB
In SMS 2003 and ConfigMgr (SCCM) 2007 you can create a Direct Member to a collection. This may or may not be the best option for you. We can debate that later. You have to be concerned about the number...
SMS 2003: How to get the fastest execute of a dependent package chain on a client
SMS 2003 and SCCM 2007 / ConfigMgr 2007 allow the execution of packages in a specific order. This post will not cover the server / package / program settings; rather, this will cover how a client evaluates...
PowerShell: SMS 2003 / ConfigMgr 2007 scripting
I decided it was about time I learned more PowerShell and SMS 2003 / SCCM 2007 scripting. I hope you enjoy this series, as I fail, experiment, and learn nuances of the PowerShell language. There seem to...
How to stop an errant Advertisement in SMS 2003 / SCCM 2007
Scenario : An advertisement went out for a package that is causing havoc. Let’s say, it is rebooting servers and workstations. How do you stop it NOW !?!?! With a Big Red Stop Button (BRSB). Below are...