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Software Update Management- SCCM 2012

The below post explains the end to end process of software updates management in SCCM 2012 Pre-requisites: 1.  WSUS Server (WSUS 3.0 SP2 ) should be installed on the SCCM site server or if you want to install WSUS on another server, it is important that you install WSUS administration console as the SCCM Server uses API. This  link explains the step by step procedure to install WSUS 3.0 SP2 2. Install SUP-Software Update Point on the SCCM Server . 3. Reporting Services Point: Install reporting services point role as described in this link . 4. Client agent: The software update client agent should be enabled(will be enabled by default) and the settings have to specified as per the requirement. On SCCM console, go to Administration>Site Configuration>Client settings>Right click on Default client settings> Click on Properties. If required, we can create custom client settings and then enable client settings for that settings. ...

Choosing Discovery Methods

Use the following table to choose which discovery methods to use. Discovery Method Discovers New Resources Provides Additional Details for Discovered Resources Maintains Discovery Records for Active Clients Provides Discovery of Customized Attributes in Active Directory Domain Services Active Directory Security Group Discovery Yes No No No Active Directory System Discovery Yes No No Yes 1 Active Directory System Group Discovery No Yes No No Active Directory User Discovery Yes No No Yes 1 Heartbeat Discovery No No Yes No Network Discovery Yes No No No 1  Active Directory customized attributes can be configured in  Active Directory System Properties  on ...

Configure Site Boundaries-Post SCCM Installation -Configuration Task 2

Site Boundaries-Definition: SCCM Site Boundary is defined scope to get the machines within its range. Computers are assigned as clients to Configuration Manager 2007 sites according to the boundaries defined in the SCCM Server. There are 4 types of boundaries in SCCM 2007: AD site- based on Active directory sites. IP subnet-based on IP subnets available on the network. IPv6 Prefix-IPV6 IP range-we can add specific ranges instead of defining entire IP Subnet. Important Note: Super netting is not supported by SCCM 2007. Use IP ranges to minimize the impact of using Super netting in the environment. Go through the below TechNet link before planning to use any specific boundary. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb633084.aspx To add a boundary: In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to  System Center Configuration Manager  /  Site Database  /  Site Management  / < site code > – < si...

Configure a management point-Post SCCM Installation -Configuration Task 1

Management Point –Definition:   The management point is the primary point of contact between Configuration Manager Clients and the site server. Management points can provide clients with installation prerequisites, client installation files, configuration details, advertisements, and software distribution package source file locations. Additionally, management points receive inventory data, software metering information, and status and state messages from clients. Configure a management point: Prerequisites: 1. IIS component should be installed. 2. Obviously, SCCM should be installed. :P 3. Enable WebDAV extension in IIS and configure WebDAV else the management point installation will fail. WebDAV should be downloaded and installed for Windows 2008  Use this link for WebDav Configuration. Installation: 1. In the Configuration Manager console of the primary site server, navigate to System Center Configuration Manager / Site Database / Site Management ...

Post-Installation Configuration Tasks for SCCM

The following tasks have to be completed to install & manage the clients successfully from the SCCM server.  Here, the SCCM client agents are being installed using Client Push installation method and some of the below tasks like discovery is required only for Client push method. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb632409.aspx 1. Configure a management point. 2. Configure Site Boundaries. 3. Discover Resources using any of the 6 discovery methods available.  4. Determine if you need a server locator point. 5. Configure fallback status point .  6.   Configure Reporting point.   7. Configure Client Agent Settings. 8. Install SCCM 2007 Client Agents. Reference: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb633240.aspx The detailed steps on how to configure are available when you click on each of the tasks mentioned above. Note that these simple tasks are for Mixed mode configuration whereas we require ...