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How do I limit software in Add Remove Programs to specified subnets? by sthompson

Here is one solution to a recent question.  How do I limit the list of computers with specified software listed in add/remove programs to specific...

How to backup SQL Server system databases by sthompson

Most SMS/ConfigMgr administrators are aware of the importance of backing up the ConfigMgr database itself.  The recommended approach, is configuring...

Compatibility Pack for SMS 2003 SP3 adds Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 as supported clients by sthompson

On Jan 26, 2010, Microsoft released a hotfix to provide limited support for Win 7 and SMS 2003 SP3. This hotfix is in no way meant to replace or delay...
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Custom SMS/ConfigMgr Collection Permissions by sthompson

Problem: We have a junior admin/contractor, that has a need to modify a specific set of collections at our central SMS/ConfigMgr site. These collections...

Script sending package to one distribution point by sthompson

This script will send out an existing package in the site hierarchy to a single DP in the site. ' Save as LoadSingleDP.vbs, watch line wrap strSMSServer...

Script to check the CCMExec service state by sthompson

Have you ever needed to remotely check the state of the SMS Agent Host service, on a desktop or server? Run the following VBScript, you'll be prompted...

Microsoft MVP 2009 Award - Configuration Manager by sthompson

I was both humbled and honored to receive the MVP award, effective 10/1/2008, for contributions to the technical community for Microsoft SMS 2003 &...
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How to find computer NIC's with Speed/Duplex not set to 'Auto'? by sthompson

This may sound like an odd request, if you've worked in information technology long enough, especially with SMS/ConfigMgr, you've probably gotten...

How to change computer NIC Speed/Duplex property to 'Auto'? by sthompson

In another blog entry How to find computer NIC's with Speed/Duplex not set to 'Auto'? I described how to identify computers where the speed...

Use of 'flag' files and software inventory... by sthompson

This is a technique that we pioneered in the SMS 2.0 days, and has continued to find useful applicability. There a number of techniques to inventory computers...

The perfect storm of desktop updates this month? by sthompson

Interesting article by Gregg Keizer. Microsoft issues massive security update for Windows, Office
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Service Accounts - Part 2 of 2 by sthompson

This script was the outcome of researching a way to automate the replacement of a local service account to manage the cluster service. This automation...

Service Accounts - Part 1 of 2 by sthompson

Microsoft best practice for service accounts, is use the concept of least permissions for the accounts. In other words, if an account needs to have local...

How do I use a wildcard for add remove program information? by sthompson

Question: What I really could use is report #96 ("Computers with specific software registered in Add Remove Programs"), that allows me to include...

How do I list computers that do not have a particular software? by sthompson

This question may be one of the more challenging things to solve in SQL. And, the way to achieve the results may seem unorthodox. OK, we want to get a...
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