Category Archives: SCCM

System Center Configuration Manager

System Center Configuration Manager 1607 Technical Preview now available !

Posted on July 29, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction Another month, another release, this time System Center Configuration Manager 1607 (Technical Preview). It’s amazing how Microsoft can produce such high quality content on such a tight schedule. What’s New in 1607 The following features are new to 1607: … Continue reading →

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Now Available: Update 1606 for System Center Configuration Manager

Posted on July 22, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft has released yet another update for System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), this time it’s version 1606. Once again, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve released a new version of our System Center Configuration Manager current branch (1606) … Continue reading →

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How can I protect Company Data on Mobile Devices through Application Management Policies – downloadable guide

Posted on July 8, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft has released a guide that you can download from Technet which is intended to help you, the IT professional, in determining how you can create mobile application management (MAM) policies and apply them to end-user devices enrolled in … Continue reading →

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How can I retry a failed upgrade in System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch or Technical Preview)

Posted on June 21, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction For whatever reason, sometimes things don’t go according to plan, and an upgrade might end up failing. Don’t panic, the ability to Retry is built in to the product. Experiencing a failed upgrade When I upgraded my lab from … Continue reading →

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System Center Configuration Manager 1606 Technical Preview now available !

Posted on June 21, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction Another month, another release, this time System Center Configuration Manager 1606 (Technical Preview). To say that Microsoft is out-doing itself with the incredible release-rate is an understatement. Let’s look at the new stuff…. ConfigMgr as a managed installer with … Continue reading →

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Engage with Microsoft directly about System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) – version 1606 on June 30th

Posted on June 16, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft  is hosting a live Q+A  session on reddit.com/r/sccm for the upcoming 1606 release on 6/30 1-5 PM PST.  This is some seriously cool stuff ! What is an AMA? AMA = Ask Me Anything (related to ConfigMgr) The … Continue reading →

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New PowerShell update available for the System Center Configuration Manager Cmdlet Library

Posted on June 8, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction The System Center Configuration Manager Cmdlet Library installs and updates the Windows PowerShell module for System Center Configuration Manager. A new update is available (5.0.8373.1189) that fixes some problems with earlier cmdlets. The System Center Configuration Manager Cmdlet Library … Continue reading →

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Update rollup for System Center Configuration Manager current branch, version 1602

Posted on June 4, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft has released the first update rollup for System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), version 1602. This update rollup fixes issues with the following: Remote Control Site Systems Microsoft Intune and mobile device management How do I get the … Continue reading →

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How can I display custom messages in a task sequence using PowerShell in System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)

Posted on May 27, 2016 by ncbrady

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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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1605 is now available !

Posted on May 24, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft is keeping up the pace and pushing out updates to System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview (and the Current Branch releases also). About a month has passed since  1604 was released for System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview. … Continue reading →

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How can I deal with languages in the Upgrade Task sequence using System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)

Posted on May 21, 2016 by ncbrady

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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Introducing the Windows 10 UEFI BitLocker Frontend for System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)

Posted on May 17, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction At MMS in Minnesota today I demonstrated the latest version of the windows-noob frontend which has been customized with the color and branding for MMS. This time it has evolved to support System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version … Continue reading →

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A deeper look at the Upgrade task sequence in System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)

Posted on May 15, 2016 by ncbrady

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 … Continue reading →

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How can I use PowerShell to populate Windows 10 CB, CBB, LTSB and Insider Preview collections in System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)

Posted on May 13, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction In a previous post I showed you how you could create a bunch of collections (for OSD and Software Update Management) that could be used for Windows 10 servicing. I’ve updated the script to add queries and exclude rules … Continue reading →

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How can I install Windows 10 language packs offline with an MDT Integrated Task Sequence in System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)

Posted on May 2, 2016 by ncbrady

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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