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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...
SMS 2003 and SCCM annoyances
I am working on generating a list of DCR (Desired Configuration Requests). The following are some high level complaints WQL. Simply why are we using this instead of SQL for console connections? I understand...
Posted: Apr 11 2008, 02:46 PM by scassells | with no comments
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Trace32 Filtering and Highlighting
The System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Toolkit (SCCM CCM.msi) contains a new version of Trace32.exe What is Trace 32? Trace32 - A log viewer that provides a way to easily view and monitor log files...
Posted: Mar 31 2008, 01:14 PM by scassells | with no comments
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Zero sized files in the SCCM install ISO from MSDN causes fatal setup error
At the bottom of this post is a list of zero sized files on the ISO image of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007. Note: PowerShell command at bottom to find zero sized files. These...
Posted: Feb 21 2008, 09:53 AM by scassells | with no comments
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WSUS 3.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) released
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/wsus/default.aspx Release Notes for Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1 These release notes describe known issues affecting Microsoft Windows Server Update Services...
Posted: Feb 11 2008, 10:14 AM by scassells | with no comments
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VNext (next version of VMM) will manage VMware - Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Sources: www.bink.nu www.activewin.com and Rakeshm's blog on technet Since we announced a few months back that our next release of VMM (VNext) would manage VMware, I've received lots of questions...
SCCM MCTS (MCP) test 70-401 Deploying System Center Configuratin Manager 2007 Server - Beta exam (071-)
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-401.mspx Test # : 071-401 Promo Code # : B401 (for free test) Skills being measured This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed in...
Posted: Nov 29 2007, 09:16 AM by scassells | with no comments
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Remote Desktop Users - SMX DataSift Addition - updating the SMS_Def.Mof to include users who have rights to log on remotely
I have been using the SMSExpert.com DataShift modifications for SMS 2003 SP2. A recent request came in to also gather the ‘Remote Desktop Users’ group. Below are the script and the MOF edit. Enjoy ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''...
Understanding Windows Server 2008 Networking and Network Access Protection - Chat Log
Understanding Windows Server 2008 Networking and Network Access Protection Join our experts and ask your pressing questions about key networking features and roles, like Network Access Protection, in Windows...
Notes from Webcast: Deploying System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (Level 200) 1032343568
Question: I thought for some reason SCCM did not need a client installed? Was I just mistaken? Answer: We still need the client just like SMS 2003 Question: I was at MMS 2007 and attended a few of your...
Posted: Jul 03 2007, 08:34 AM by scassells | with no comments
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Background Intelligent Transfer Service for Windows (BITS 2.5)
The line that caught my eye is: is a required component for the new releases of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 2.5 for Windows Server...
Posted: Jun 26 2007, 01:47 PM by scassells | with 1 comment(s)
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What Anti-Virus scanning exclusions should be considered for system and servers?
Shaun's Note : I am not the orginal author. I have updated some of the info: Consider the following file scanning exceptions for your Anti-Virus software where applicable: NOTE : The %systemroot% is...