Cumulative Update 1 (CU1) for SCCM 2012 SP1 is now available. Download and list of issues that are fixed: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2817245/ Please note that to apply this update, you must have System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 installed first. See my “Quick Start” guide here: https://www.ronnipedersen.com/2013/03/installing-sccm-sp1-cu1/ Enjoy. +Ronni Pedersen
Author: Ronni Pedersen
Ronni Pedersen
My name is Ronni Pedersen and I'm currently working as a Cloud Architect at APENTO in Denmark. My primary focus is Enterprise Client Management solutions, based on technologies like AzureAD, Intune, EMS and System Center Configuration Manager. I'm is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility.
As a SCCM guy, I spend a lot of time creating and managing collections. In SCCM 2012 I’ve reduced the time, but a day where I don’t spend time in the collection node, is still a rare day… One of the new features in SCCM 2012 that I use a lot is the Include/exclude collection rules. It’s really handy if you want to target a large group except all “X” systems. But what happens if you rename the collection that you’ve used as an include/exclude rule. Well… Not much, as the rules are based on the Collection ID and not…
Most SCCM customers uses some kind of 3rd party tool or add-on (Like SCUP) when it comes to patch management of 3rd party tool, like adobe, java, etc. But what if you don’t have access to all these fancy tools? This is a guide to how you can prepare, deploy and upgrade previous versions of Java using the Application model in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager. Get the Source Files: Download: http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp If you use a 64-bit version of Windows, you still need the 32-bit version. You should only use the 64-bit version if you plan to use the 64-bit…
Role Based Administration is a really great feature in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, and to make it easy for us, Microsoft has prepared 14 built-roles. But if we use the the built-in role for “Software Update Manager”, the option to create folders and move objects to these folders are not available by default. Not sure if this is by design or just a minor bug. Full Administrator: Software Update Manager: To fix this small issue we need to create a new custom role. Just right-click the built-in Software Update Manager role, and click Copy. Give the new security role…
Today I’m leaving for the 2013 MVP Global Summit in Bellevue and Redmond. The MVP Summit is a great week with lots of technical breakout sessions and a variety of networking opportunities. At the Summit I can connect with fellow MVPs, build relationships with Microsoft program managers, and provide feedback on Microsoft products and technologies. What more can you ask for? So expect either blog silence or multiple blog posts about my week in Seattle. Either way I will enjoy the week.
Microsoft has just announced that TechEd Europe 2013 will be in in Madrid, Spain 25-28 June 2013. TechEd is Microsoft’s premiere event for IT Professionals and Enterprise Developers and has lots of great stuff like ands-on learning, deep product exploration, and opportunities to build relationships with the community of Microsoft experts and peers. Looking forward to (hopefully) see some of you in Madrid! Registration will open 12 Feb. More information: http://www.msteched.com/
The binaries for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager and System Center Endpoint Protection 2012 have been updated to correct some minor issues. The binaries have been updated at the Download Center, and also on the Technet and MSDN download sites. For Configuration Manager 2012 SP1, the updated download release of SP1 includes the following hotfix: Installation error 0x800b0101: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1 client http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2801987 For Endpoint Protection, the new binaries include fixed files (Linux/iOS) that were corrupt in the initial release. MSDN Download Link: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/hh442898#FileId=52479 Technet Download Link: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/hh442904#FileId=52479 Microsoft System Center 2012 Service Pack 1…
On Microsoft Virtual Academy you can learn how to easily and efficiently manage your IT environments, including your server infrastructure and client devices. With System Center 2012 SP1, you get the most cost effective and flexible platform for managing your traditional datacenters, private and public clouds, and client computers and devices. The following modules has been released: Overview of System Center 2012 SP1 App Controller in System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager in System Center 2012 SP1 Data Protection Manager in System Center 2012 SP1 Endpoint Protection in System Center 2012 SP1 Operations Manager in System Center 2012 SP1 Orchestrator…
Microsoft has just released the final (RTM) build of the SCCM clients for Mac and UNIX/Clients. The Clients for Additional Operating Systems allow you to manage Apple Mac OS X, UNIX and Linux computers using SCCM 2012 SP1. The following Mac versions are supported in this release: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) The following UNIX and Linux versions are supported in this release. RHEL Version 6 (x86 & x64) RHEL Version 5 (x86 & x64) RHEL Version 4 (x86 & x64) Solaris Version 10 (x86 & SPARC) Solaris Version 9 (SPARC) SLES Version 11…
Learn from the experts during this intensive week of technical training MMS will give you the deepest level of technical training offered by Microsoft with hundreds of learning opportunities In addition to hearing from Microsoft, you’ll learn about best practices from your peers and pioneers in desktop, device, and datacenter management, as well as cloud technologies. MMS 2013 has an extensive lineup of technical experts from whom to draw insights Be first the to evaluate new products and solutions Gain free access to valuable trial software Meet with more than 90 technology companies exhibiting their latest innovations and solutions Take…