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New Tool for DCM

April 04, 2008

This tool coverts Security Content Automation Protocol files into DCM packs. It is in public beta and you can get it here . Overview The SCAP Conversion Tool for DCM can convert any SCAP stream files into DCM Configuration Packs for use with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. This Beta release includes a user guide that provides detailed instructions for using this command-line tool, as well as detailed information about the mapping between the SCAP protocol and DCM. Please note...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: , , , , ,

How To Upgrade SMS 2003 to ConfigMgr

December 17, 2007

Back at the end of September I was preparing my home lab for ConfigMgr testing. Since then I have been trying to get back to this article to proof it and tidy it up for publishing. After a number of requests and a light amount of work after 15 hour day today I am sitting in my hotel room, eating mediocre room service, while the Bears are beating the Vikings on MNF, so what better time to do it. Here are the basic software prerequisites for upgrading from SMS 2003 to ConfigMgr: MMC 3.0 .NET Framework...  ... Read the full post or  the 3 comments. Filed under: , , ,

ConfigMgr Toolkit Available for Download

November 16, 2007

This toolkit includes many of the classics along with a few new hits. Overview The following list provides specific information about each tool in the toolkit. Client Spy - A tool to help troubleshoot issues related to software distribution, inventory, and software metering on Configuration Manager 2007 clients. Policy Spy - A policy viewer to help review and troubleshoot the policy system on Configuration Manager 2007 clients. Trace32 - A log viewer that provides a way to easily view and monitor...  ... Read the full post or  be the first to comment. Filed under: , , ,