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Join a free Windows Server 2019 webinar
With Microsoft Ignite just around the corner, Windows Server 2019 is set to get its full release and the signs look good. Very good. Unless you’re part of the Windows Server insider program – which grants you access to the … Continue reading
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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1809 is out
System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1809 was released a few days ago (2018/9/12), and I finally got around to updating to it in my lab. This is the latest release in a long line of Technical Preview releases. To … Continue reading
SCCM 1806 CB Build & Capture TS failing at Prepare OS step
I came across this in the windows-noob.com FaceBook group today, so I thought i’d share it with you. An SCCM Build & Capture TS failing at Prepare OS step Invalid command line argument ‘/shutdown:false’ have just upgraded SCCM from 1710 … Continue reading
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Bugs fixed since the SCCM (Current Branch) version 1806 release
Microsoft have published a web page listing a few downloads and links to summaries of what was fixed since the Fast Ring release to today in System Center Configuration Manager version 1806 (Current Branch). https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/configurationmgr/2018/08/31/updates-for-configuration-manager-current-branch-1806-now-available/ In one of those links … Continue reading
Windows 10 to change to 18 and 30 month support release cycles starting with 1809
Today Microsoft released a statement due to pressure and complaints from customers about the support life cycle of Windows 10. In this breaking news release the following was stated: All currently supported feature updates of Windows 10 Enterprise and Education … Continue reading
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WMI errors in SMSTS.LOG after Restart Computer step in an in place upgrade task sequence (SCCM 1806 CB)
I noticed that my in place upgrade task sequence (Windows 10 1709) was failing after the built in Restart Computer step, just bombing out of the task sequence. Further diagnosis revealed WMI errors in the SMSTS.LOG just prior to exiting … Continue reading
Configuration Manager technical preview version 1808 is out
Microsoft have released yet another update for the System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview series, this time it’s version 1808 and with the following 2 main features, phased deployments of software updates and the ability to repair applications. Phased … Continue reading
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Support for the Silverlight console for Intune ends August 31st, 2018 – move to Intune in Azure to continue managing
Starting August 31, 2018, Mobile Device Management (MDM) will no longer be available in the classic Silverlight console for Intune standalone customers. You can read more about this change in Microsoft’s previous announcements: Public Preview of Intune on Azure General … Continue reading
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System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) 1806 is out !
Introduction Today, Tuesday the July 31st, 2018, System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1806 was released. You can read the official announcement here. The white elephant above is based upon an original graphic which I found here, thanks Djam … Continue reading
SCCM Technical Preview version 1807 is out now !
Another month, another technical preview release, this time it’s version 1807. to read what’s new click on the link here or simply read below for more info. Community Hub The Community Hub is a centralized location for sharing useful Configuration … Continue reading
How can I backup Hyper-V virtual machines to Azure Cloud Storage using Altaro VM Backup
Introduction Any of you who read my guides, knows that I favor Hyper-V over VMware. I like the seamless integration with Windows and the fact that it comes built in to Windows 10. This blog post is about backing up … Continue reading
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How can I configure System Center Configuration Manager in HTTPS mode (PKI) – Part 2
In a previous series of guides I showed you how to configure PKI in a lab on Windows Server 2016. In another series, I also showed you how to install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1802 on Windows … Continue reading
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How can I configure System Center Configuration Manager in HTTPS mode (PKI) – Part 1
In a previous series of guides I showed you how to configure PKI in a lab on Windows Server 2016. In another series, I also showed you how to install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1802 on Windows … Continue reading
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How can I configure PKI in a lab on Windows Server 2016 – Part 8
This series is comprised of different parts, listed below. Part 1 – Introduction and server setup Part 2 – Install and do initial configuration on the Standalone Offline Root CA Part 3 – Prepare the HTTP Web server for CDP … Continue reading
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System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch Unleashed – a review
Pearson’s very kindly sent me a copy of the new System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch Unleashed book written by a bunch of MVP’s (and former MVP’s) who are dedicated, talented and working in the SCCM (and Intune) field. Any … Continue reading
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