Category Archives: SCCM

System Center Configuration Manager

How can I upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1706

Posted on July 30, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction In a previous post you used PowerShell scripts to quickly install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1702. As of today (2017/7/29) System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1702 is still the current baseline for the Current … Continue reading →

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1706 now available !

Posted on June 27, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Another month has passed by and on June 23rd,  finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. I didn’t blog it immediately (like I normally do) because my Computer … Continue reading →

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Free Community Portal for Configuration Manager from Cireson

Posted on June 18, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Back in March 2017, I reviewed Cireson’s ConfigMgr Portal, and it is a great product, however it’s not free there is a license cost involved. That said, Cireson have now released a new free version of the Portal called … Continue reading →

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1705 now available !

Posted on June 3, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Another month has passed by and finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. There are two main versions (of Configuration Manager) available: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) … Continue reading →

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How can I install System Center Configuration Manager version 1702 (Current Branch) on Windows Server 2016 with SQL 2016

Posted on May 6, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction In a previous guide I showed you how to install System Center Configuration Manager version 1606 (Current Branch) on Windows Server 2016. This guide will show you how to quickly install the latest and greatest baseline version, System Center … Continue reading →

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1704 now available !

Posted on April 21, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Another month has passed by and finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. There are two main versions (of Configuration Manager) available: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) … Continue reading →

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How can I determine what SCEP AntiMalware policies are installed in Windows 10 version 1703

Posted on April 7, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Windows 10 version 1703 was released to MSDN recently and of course many are upgrading their labs prior to the VLSC release. One thing that has changed drastically in Windows 10 version 1703 is the SCEP application (System Center … Continue reading →

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Video – Upgrading to System Center Configuration Manager 1703 Technical Preview

Posted on April 6, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft have yet again released a new update, this time it’s System Center Configuration Manager 1703 (Technical Preview). This is a quick post to highlight a detailed video I’ve just created and uploaded to youtube. The video shows the … Continue reading →

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Still running SCCM 2007 ? then make sure you are aware of this

Posted on March 31, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction A SHA-1 deprecation coming to Windows will affect Configuration Manager, especially 2007 which doesn’t support SHA-2 algorithms. SHA-1 is a legacy cryptographic hash that many in the security community believe is no longer secure. Using the SHA-1 hashing algorithm … Continue reading →

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How can I forcefully upgrade Windows 10 to the latest version using System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)?

Posted on March 29, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Windows 10 is probably one of the fastest developing operating systems from Microsoft yet, and was initially released in July 2015 as Windows 10 version 1507. The version 1507 nomenclature equates to (YYMM) or year year, month month so … Continue reading →

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How can I upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch version 1702

Posted on March 29, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction In a previous post you used PowerShell scripts to quickly install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1606 and then upgraded it using Updates and Servicing to System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1610. In case you … Continue reading →

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1702 now available !

Posted on February 27, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Another month has passed by and finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. There are two main versions (of Configuration Manager) available: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) … Continue reading →

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How can I use Express Updates when patching Windows 10 with Quality Updates in System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) ?

Posted on February 15, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Windows 10 Enterprise first shipped in July 2015 with Windows 10 version 1507, and since then there have been 2 versions, Windows 10 version 1511 and Windows 10 version 1607. In spring of this year (2017) we will see … Continue reading →

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What is the ContentLibraryCleanup tool and how can I use it ?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft have released a new version of the ContentLibraryCleanup tool for System Center Configuration Manager in the latest Technical Preview release (TP1701). By upgrading your Technical Preview release to version 1701 you can start testing the new features of … Continue reading →

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1701 now available !

Posted on January 20, 2017 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft is pushing out updates to System Center Configuration Manager at an incredible pace and to assist with that there are two main versions (of Configuration Manager) available. System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) System Center Configuration Manager (Technical … Continue reading →

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