Category Archives: SCCM

System Center Configuration Manager

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 →

Posted in PowerShell, queries, Servicing Plans, Updates and Servicing, Windows 10 | 3 Comments

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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How can I deploy Windows 10 with MDT 2013 Update 2 integrated with 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 →

Posted in 1602, MDT 2013 Update 2, System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), Windows 10 | 3 Comments

System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1604 is now available !

Posted on April 22, 2016 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft is regular as clockwork, pushing out updates to System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview (and the Current Branch releases also) and at a very fast pace. About a month has passed since  1603 was released for Technical Preview … Continue reading →

Posted in 1604, Android, Intune, System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview, vpn, Windows 10 | 2 Comments

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

Posted on April 13, 2016 by ncbrady

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

Posted on April 13, 2016 by ncbrady

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 ?

Posted on April 11, 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 →

Posted in 1602, Servicing Plans, System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), Windows 10 | 9 Comments

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

Posted on April 9, 2016 by ncbrady

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

Posted on March 31, 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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The Path to Modernizing Windows Management

Posted on March 23, 2016 by ncbrady

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 →

Posted in Intune, System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), Windows 10 | Leave a comment

System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1603 is now available !

Posted on March 18, 2016 by ncbrady

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)

Posted on March 11, 2016 by ncbrady

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 →

Posted in 1602, Intune, iOS, System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) | 1 Comment

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

Posted on March 3, 2016 by ncbrady

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 →

Posted in hotfix, System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) | 3 Comments

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

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ncbrady

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 !

Posted on February 18, 2016 by ncbrady

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 →

Posted in Intune, iOS, System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview | 2 Comments