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Updated client setup is available for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager version 1511

An updated client setup file (ccmsetup.exe) is available for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager version 1511. This update resolves the following issues: When you migrate clients from Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center Configuration Manager version 1511, an unexpected restart … Continue reading

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Cumulative Update 5 now available for System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager clients for UNIX and Linux

Introduction Cumulative Update 5 is now available for System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager clients for UNIX and Linux. The article below describes the issues that are fixed in CU5 for ConfigMgr 2012 R2 for UNIX and Linux clients as … Continue reading

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How can I use servicing plans in System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) to upgrade Windows 10 devices ?

Introduction At the start of this series of step by step guides you installed System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), then you configured discovery methods. Next you configured boundaries to get an understanding of how automatic site assignment and content … Continue reading

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The evolution of access control: from VPN to identity-based anywhere access

Do you remember what it was like when everyone had desktop computers and data security focused on the best way to physically lock computers to heavy desks? In this article, we’ll review the ways security and access control have changed … Continue reading

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Windows 10 1511 is now a Current Branch for Business (CBB) release, what does that mean for you ?

Introduction Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 version 1511 has been officially declared as Current Branch for Business. Michael Niehaus stated:- “each new Windows 10 feature update is initially considered a Current Branch (CB) release, to be used by organizations … Continue reading

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New in Intune: Block contact sync, conditional access support for Skype for Business Online, and more

The Microsoft Intune team is always working on new features and service enhancements. This month we’re introducing some new features that allow you to manage apps and devices with a higher level of control; these and other enhancements are being … Continue reading

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How can I use the Upgrade Task Sequence in System Center Configuration Manager (current branch) ?

Introduction At the start of this series of step by step guides you installed System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), then you configured discovery methods. Next you configured boundaries to get an understanding of how automatic site assignment and content … Continue reading

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Why does Windows 10 setup prompt to choose a language when deploying language packs offline using System Center Configuration Manager ?

Introduction I’ve been working on a blog post (coming soon) about how to install Windows 10 Language Packs offline in an MDT integrated task sequence in System Center Configuration Manager (current branch).  The problem was, they were not installing for … Continue reading

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The Path to Modernizing Windows Management

Introduction MDM or PC agent? What’s the right approach to deploy and manage Windows 10? It is better to use Intune or System Center Configuration Manager ? Choosing the right path Written by Windows and Intune/ConfigMgr engineering teams, this article … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1603 is now available !

Introduction Microsoft is continuing to push out updates to System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview and at a very fast pace. About a month has passed since 1602 was released and now 1603 is available for Technical Preview 4. This release … Continue reading

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Upgrading to 1602 for System Center Configuration Manager (current branch)

Microsoft is excited to announce the release of the first update for the current branch of System Center Configuration Manager! The latest version of Configuration Manager is now 1602 which will show up in your console like in the below … Continue reading

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Windows PE boot images don’t initialize in System Center Configuration Manager

Symptoms The Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) boot images that are included with the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows 10, version 1511, are missing information that’s required in order to configure network adapters during operating system installation. … Continue reading

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Free E-Book – Microsoft Intune Step by Step

Introduction There’s yet another free eBook (pdf), this time it’s about Microsoft Intune, a Step By Step for Anyone. The eBook (pdf) was written by Mai Ali. This book gives step by step instructions on how to Configure Microsoft Intune. … Continue reading

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Now available: Cumulative Update 3 for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP2/R2SP1

Cumulative Update 3 (CU3) for System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager SP1 and System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP2 is now available as a hotfix download from KB 3135680. This update contains fixes for issues in various areas including software distribution and content management; … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1602 is now available !

Introduction Microsoft is pushing out updates to System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview at a very fast pace. Less than a month has passed since 1601 was released and now  1602 is available for Technical Preview 4. This outstanding release … Continue reading

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