Category Archives: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)

Update 1610 for System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) is now available

Introduction Microsoft has released yet another update for System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), this time it’s version 1610, that means that since System Center Configuration Manager’s (Current Branch) first release there have been the following releases: 1511 (Initial release, … Continue reading

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Why does the Windows 10 1607 reinstall in PXE scenario fail sometimes for BitLockered UEFI enabled computers ?

Introduction Reinstalling computers via PXE boot (in WinPE) is still a valid OSD scenario, however that method brings challenges not least when UEFI capable hardware is in place and when that hardware is also encrypted with Bitlocker. The above HTA … Continue reading

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Support for Version 1511 of the Current Branch of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager ending soon

Introduction The Current Branch (CB) of System Center Configuration Manager is governed by the Microsoft Modern Lifecycle Policy. Under the Modern Lifecycle Policy, support will be provided continuously if customers stay current by following the servicing guidelines. For Configuration Manager … Continue reading

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Manage Windows 10 in your organization – transitioning to modern management

Introduction Use of personal devices for work, as well as employees working outside the office, may be changing how your organization manages devices. Certain parts of your organization might require deep, granular control over devices, while other parts might seek … Continue reading

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Microsoft releases a new version of SCCM (1606) which contains a new branch called LTSB

Introduction As of today, more than 21,000 customers are using the current branch of ConfigMgr to manage more than 41 million devices! Microsoft  announced the release of the latest version (1606) of Configuration Manager in the newly released System Center … Continue reading

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Updated Configuration Manager documentation on the new docs.microsoft.com website

Introduction We are all familiar with the Technet documentation about System Center Configuration Manager, such as this. Now however, Microsoft has released new, modern looking, easy to digest content about System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) on the docs.microsoft.com website. … Continue reading

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Update Rollup 1 for System Center Configuration Manager current branch, version 1606, is now available

Introduction Update Rollup 1 for System Center Configuration Manager current branch, version 1606, is now available. This update is available for installation in the Updates and Servicing node of the Configuration Manager console. Please note that if the Service Connection … Continue reading

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Support for System Center Configuration Manager current branch versions

Introduction With the ever-evolving Current Branch releases, it’s good to have a place where you can verify what the support life cycle is for any version, and now you can. Head over to this page on Technet and you’ll see … Continue reading

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Now Available: Update 1606 for System Center Configuration Manager

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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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