Extending OSD progress UI Info in SCCM
While running a task sequence, info on what is happening is shown in the progress UI, well the name of the Task Sequence, and the step that is running anyway!! But what if we could extend that info to let us know other things as well! Turns out that is as easy as typing a [...]
Category: Configuration Manager, OS Deployment, Tips and Tricks, Windows 7, XP deployment | 1 Comment
Global conditions in ConfigMgr 2012
One of the very need features in the new Application model is Global conditions. A Global condition is a requirement rule that is evaluated in real time by the client. The client will only start downloading the application if the global condition is true. ConfigMgr. 2012 ships with several global conditions like memory, operating system, [...]
Category: Configuration Manager, Configuration Manager 2012, Software distribution | 3 Comments
Creating the Reporting User role in ConfigMgr. 2012
Role based Security in ConfigMgr. 2012 is much different from ConfigMgr. 2007. The new version ships with predefined security roles like Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator etc. One role is missing though – the Reporting User role. Create the Reporting User role Open the ConfigMgr. Console, navigate to the Administration workspace and select Security, Security Roles Select [...]
Category: Config Mgr. Inventory and Reporting, Configuration Manager, Configuration Manager 2012, Security | Comment
Coretech shutdown utility 0.81
Updated version of the shutdown utility is ready for download. Thanks to Tom for reporting a bug in the previous version. Bug Fixes: Fixed Memory Leak, which let the program consume up to 160MB. Fixed /eb switch generating a file instead, changed argument syntax to /ebM:xxx and /ebL:xxx ShutdownTool.exe [/t] [/d] [/m] [/r | [...]
Category: Configuration Manager, Recommended Tools, Tips and tricks | 12 Comments
Slides from the Configuration Manager 2012 introduction webcast
A huge thank to all who partiicipated in todays webcast. The slides are available for download here.
Category: Config Mgr. Training, Configuration Manager, Tips and tricks | 2 Comments
Updated version of the Coretech Shutdown Utility v. 0.8
A new and updated version of our popular shutdown utility is available for download. Read this post for a detailed description of the utility. Changelog: Additions: Added Exit Error Codes. Added Minimize Button. Added Notification Form when Minimized. Added the support for an external description text file. Added the argument support for LastBootTime more or [...]
Category: Config Mgr. Tools, Configuration Manager, Recommended Tools | 1 Comment
Multi forest support in ConfigMgr. 2012 Part I – Managing clients in an untrusted forest
One of the questions that I have had a lot lately, is how we configure Multi forest support in ConfigMgr. 2012. It’s my plan to document a few scenarios in terms of supporting sites, site systems and clients in remote forests. In this first part, I’ll explain how you can support clients in an untrusted [...]
Category: Client Installation, Configuration Manager, Configuration Manager 2012 | 2 Comments
Small useful scripts–Changing Driver Package source (PS1)
I have this customer who had to move all driver packages from from one server a another. This of cause meant all the Data Source references had to be change as well. Once al the packages were moved to the new server I ran the following two scripts to change the source. All you need [...]
Category: Configuration Manager, Drivers, OS Deployment, Powershell, Scripting | Comment
System Center 2012 RC2 suiten klar til download
Tænk sig, det har lige været Jul og alligevel vælter det igen ned med gaver System Center 2012 RC2 suiten er klar til download fra TechNet Evalueringscenter. Husk også registreringen til MMS 2012 i Las Vegas, US – det tegner til at blive en af de mest interessante MMS events i mange år og det [...]
Category: Configuration Manager | Comment
Notes from the Mastering ConfigMgr. 2012 class, Orlando May 7 2012
Websites: http://connect.microsoft.com – Connect to the CM2012 Beta program http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/ff657840 – Configuration Manager 2012 download http://innovation.connect.microsoft.com/configmgrbeta/discussions – Configuration Manager 2012 discussion list http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=083f45ca-1ede-4f7a-be74-77854c3a9b01&displaylang=en – SCUP 2011 download http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=b64c2029-0f56-4606-ba0c-ea92e03541f5 – FEP2012 beta download http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/en/us/default.aspx – System Center homepage http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/en/us/configuration-manager/cm-vnext-beta.aspx – Latest info on CM2012 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/systemcenter/cm/gg721914 – CM2012 videos http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/configurationmanager/ – Configuration Manager News groups http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/configurationmanager/en/us/default.aspx – [...]
Category: Config Mgr. Training, Configuration Manager | 1 Comment
