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System Center Configuration Manager

Configuration Manager Technical Preview version 1909 is released.

It’s not that long ago since Microsoft released 1908.2 but now at the end of September they’ve released another great Technical Preview, this time version 1909. To see what’s new and what features it introduces click here. Earlier this year … Continue reading

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Using the new Message Administrator ability in SCCM Technical Preview 1908.2

Introduction The Engineering team at Microsoft (who work really really hard, and produce amazing software) , have released an update to SCCM Technical Preview 1908. This release is referred to as ConfigMgr Technical Preview 1908.2. So what’s new ? In … Continue reading

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How to select an index when importing an Upgrade package into SCCM

SCCM TP 1908 is out now and another cool feature that is worth noting is the ability to choose an image index when importing an operating system upgrade package. To avail of the new ability open the Operating Systems node … Continue reading

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How to configure keyboard layout in WinPE in SCCM

SCCM TP 1908 is out now and one cool feature that is worth noting is the ability to change the keyboard layout of a boot image in WinPE. To avail of the new ability right click on a boot image … Continue reading

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Make your task sequences go faster with the Run as high performance power plan

SCCM TP 1908 is out now and one of the really cool OSD related features is the ability to run an entire task sequence with a Power plan setting that delivers maximum performance (which means it will install the operating … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview version 1908 is available now !

Introduction Microsoft have released yet another Technical Preview for SCCM, this time version 1908. To see the new features in version 1908 see here. To get it you need to use the Technical Preview version of SCCM. Below you can … Continue reading

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How can I upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch version 1906

Djam just tweeted the following and I’ve highlighted the important bits. This is the biggest release of #SCCM CB yet. More features that any previous release, more code checkins, and more bug fixes. Also more customers have deployed it already … Continue reading

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How to fix: “Unable to find suitable Recovery Service MP. Marking policy non-compliant”

Introduction Microsoft introduced on-premises BitLocker management using System Center Configuration Manager in SCCM Technical Preview version 1905. When enabling these MBAM capabilities in SCCM, you may notice the following error in the BitlockerManagement_GroupPolicyHandler.log. Unable to find suitable Recovery Service MP. … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview version 1907 is available now !

Introduction Microsoft have released yet another Technical Preview for SCCM, this time version 1907. To get it you need to use the Technical Preview version of SCCM. Below you can see SCCM TP version 1906. Click on Check for updates … Continue reading

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SCCM Technical Preview version 1906 is available

Microsoft released SCCM Technical Preview 1906 a week ago or so and I upgraded my lab but never got around to blogging about it. So here’s some info about it, better late than never :P. And here it is in … Continue reading

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How can I install System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1902 on Windows Server 2019 with SQL Server 2017 – Part 6

Introduction This multi-part guide will show you how to install the latest baseline version of Configuration Manager from Microsoft. The latest available baseline version is System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) version 1902 as of April the 10th 2019. I … Continue reading

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How can I get BitLocker Recovery Keys from the ConfigMgr database in SCCM?

Introduction Microsoft released the mother of all releases when it comes to SCCM Technical Preview recently and that was Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview version 1905. It contained many features including one which I’m interested in, namely Microsoft … Continue reading

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SCCM Technical Preview version 1905 is available and this is a HUGE release !

Introduction Only a few weeks ago Microsoft released SCCM TP 1904, and now, 1905 is already released. So what’s new in 1905TP ? What isn’t new, there are SO MANY new features it’s unreal ! Improved control over WSUS Maintenance … Continue reading

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How can I use the new Community hub in SCCM Technical Preview 1904

Introduction A few weeks ago Microsoft release SCCM Technical Preview version 1904 and it had many interesting features, one of which is dedicated to community involvement. After installing SCCM Technical Preview 1904, open the console and browse to the Community … Continue reading

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ConfigMgr log files help you when you least expect it, oh and SCCM 1904 TP is out !

Introduction Another month has gone by and Microsoft have just released SCCM 1904 TP (Technical Preview). Technical Preview releases are released for testing new features for SCCM and are only applicable for LAB environments. To get TP 1904 you can … Continue reading

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