Questions tagged [sccm-2012]
The 2012 version of Systems Center Configuration Manager, a product by Microsoft that is used to manage the Configuration of multiple Windows,Mac, and Linux-based systems.
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Is SCCM overkill for medium-sized organizations?
I am an IT technician in a high school with around 1600 students 250 staff and 800+ client computers mostly running Windows 7. Our team is composed of three members. My boss seems content with a ...
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SCCM 2012 SP1 - DownloadContentFiles() failed with hr=0x80041013
We noticed our Automatic Deployment Rules for Software Updates failed to automatically download and apply this month's patches from Microsoft although they are correctly listed in the Catalog.
The ...
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How can I find which client(s) is causing my distribution update to fail?
It happens from time to time. I update a package and need to update the distribution point. We have multiple DPs, and usually everything goes through fine, however every once in a while, our main DP ...
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In what context do SCCM Powershell detection scripts run in?
I have finally had success using PowerShell detection scripts on clients with AllSigned execution policy. (hint: It started working after installing the latest service pack and using Adam Meltzer's ...
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How to accept EULAs for Software updates deployed through SCCM using Powershell
I'm trying to use the Start-CMSoftwareUpdateDeployment cmdlet to deploy a software update group to an existing collection.
PS WHO:\> Start-CMSoftwareUpdateDeployment -SoftwareUpdateGroupName "...
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SCCM Global Condition WQL Query Type Mismatch (wbemErrTypeMismatch - 0x80041005)
We have been handling all of our targeting logic for Packages (and now Applications) with Collections. Now that we have moved from SCCM 2007 to SCCM 2012 SP1 it was recommended that we move that logic ...
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ConfigMgr 2012 - How to automatically make updates available to computers without forcing them to be installed?
I'm using System Center Configuration Manager 2012 with the Software Update Point feature; however, in this environment patching has to be strictly manual, because server reboots need to be approved ...
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SCCM Keeps Downloading Express Updates
SCCM 1710 with KB4086143 Hotfix Rollup, running on Windows Server 2012 R2, configured with a Software Update Point and WSUS on the same server.
Neither the SUP nor WSUS were ever configured to ...
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How would one run a task sequence within a task sequence in SCCM 2012 SP1
A Shining Example: Inside all of my task sequences I have a group that installs driver packages conditionally based on computer model:
And of course, this list does nothing but grow. The fact that it ...
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What are the differences between Windows Defender and Windows Intune Endpoint Protection and SCCM Endpoint Protection?
What are the functional differences between Windows Defender and Windows Intune Endpoint Protection and SCCM Endpoint Protection, apart from methods of management, if any?
(I am referring to the ...
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Deploying Windows via SCCM 2012 OSD Wireless
We're looking at rolling out a large ammount of tablets on our network. We are currently trialling SCCM 2012 sp1 to see if this is the way forwards for doing this. AT the moment I have a working OSD ...
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Is there a way to script the installation of System Center Configuration Manager updates listed in Software Center?
We have a very tight outage window and for many of our systems, the servers must be rebooted in the correct order. Because of this, I would like to script our updates.
I have attempted to use this ...
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Why do I get prompted for "Data Source Credentials" when editing a SSRS report for SCCM?
When attempting to add a dataset in Report Builder I am prompted to "Enter Data Source Credentials."
Choosing "Use the current Windows user" fails, and I don't have the password for the specified ...
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How to Configure A Software Update Baseline in SCCM 2012
I have a remote site that has about 70 systems that have not been patched for the last 4 months due to the WSUS server going down and I am now just getting around to deploying SCCM 2012 there.
Can ...
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SCCM Reporting - "Report Builder click-once application does not exist on the report server"
I (and my manager) would like to be able to create custom reports in SCCM 2012 SP1 through the Configuration Manager Administrative Console from the comfort of our workstations. Unfortunately, if you ...
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SCCM 2012: SQL Server service running account
When installing System Center Configuration Manager 2012, one of the problems I encountered during the Prerequisite Check was "SQL Server service running account". The detail of the prerequisite check ...
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Troubleshooting Application Evaluations in SCCM2012
I am running into an interesting issue with some applications not evaluating properly in SCCM 2012. The example software I have is Adobe reader 11. When I install using an MSI deployment through ...
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How do I find the WSUS server that my computers are connecting to for Windows Updates?
I have multiple WSUS servers setup on our domain; one is handling Windows Updates, while another is setup to only do Endpoint Protection updates (via SCCM 2012). Endpoint Updates are working properly ...
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SCCM - Where to put the create user step
I've implemented SCCM on our server and am now running task sequences to migrate from Windows XP to Win7.
But we also need to be able to add a new local admin, because disable the default ...
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SCCM Deploying Win7 Enterprise select language during OSD
I am attempting to implement more automation and less manual click through with our SCCM OSD.
Our currently running Tasksequence works nearly perfect for us, but we still have to manually choose the ...
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Use System Center Configuration Manager 2012 to remove existing InstallShield App
I'm trying to use System Center Configuration Manager 2012 to upgrade an existing program installed on most of our computers. The program uses an InstallShield installer. We're new to SCCM here, and ...
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How to troubleshoot Application install during SCCM 2012 OS deployment?
When installing an Application (as opposed to a Package/Program) during an OS deployment task sequence the only thing that seems to get written to the smsts.log if an install fails is that the ...
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Can WSUS, which is integrated with SCCM, be used as an upstream server for the other replica WSUS server?
I have following situation:
Production environment with SCCM and WSUS integrated so all software installs and patching is done via SCCM. Wsus server is windows 2012 and system center is 2012R2.
Test ...
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Windows updates not installing. 0x87d00244
We are using SCCM 2012 SP1 CU5 (5.0.7804.1600) and on many of our Windows 7 clients updates are not installing.
When I run "Machine Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle" the C:\Windows\CCM\Logs\...
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SCCM 2012 R2 - unknown PC boot over PXE - bcd file error
When I want to boot an unknown PC over PXE an error comes after it starts the boot\x64\pxeboot.n12 file. The error looks like a Windows 8 bluescreen and contains:
Recovery
Your PC needs to be ...
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Driver corruption when deploying Dell Touchpad Drivers (with software) during imaging process
We're an sccm shop, and use it to deploy Windows. When deploying Dell laptops (multiple models), the touchpad drivers seem install properly, but the software doesn't. The resulting problem is that ...
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Deploying Updates via SCCM only when users are logged off
In SCCM for package deployments, there's an option to make the assignment mandatory and the schedule to be at logoff, and also options for only deploying packages when no user is logged on.
I'd like ...
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SCCM 2012 and WSUS...missing Schema folder
A few months ago I installed SCCM 2012 R2 on a brand new 2012 R2 box. Everything went smoothly...or so it seems. I attempted to install WSUS to make it work with SCCM. A few hours of struggling later, ...
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SCCM - Disable automatic restart of failed task sequence
Specifically 2012, but I'll take what I can get:
When a task sequence fails, it automatically starts a 15 minute countdown and then restarts (provided there is no command prompt open). Is there a way ...
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Display PowerShell in SCCM task sequence
I'm working on a SCCM OSD task sequence using a package and the 'run powershell script' option in the task sequence.
I need to have the script prompt for user input.
If I run the script using the F8 ...
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Using Virtual Machines to Test Driver Deployment
In SCCM 2012, we're currently deploying device drivers during OSD via task seuqnces, using the "Auto Apply Drivers"-step. Our company uses workstations and laptops of several different makes and ...
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SCCM WMI Get Patches that require reboot
How can i get all patches that require a reboot before running the install process using WMI and SCCM. So far i have this wmi query that lists all the available patches but none of the properties ...
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Installing SCCM Client 2012 failed: "CcmSetup failed with error code 0x80004002"
We're using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012. And I have issues installing the SCCM Client on a Windows XP Prof SP3 PC. The Log on the XP machine says:
Failed to query BITS 2.5 ...
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What is the purpose of Supersedence in SCCM 2012?
Consider the following scenario:
I have previously deployed the application Foo v1.0 to all of my workstations.
A new version of Foo 2.0 comes out and I need to upgrade everybody.
In this scenario, ...
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Sharing deployment packages in SCCM
I'm working on a SCCM server and I have a number of Automatic Deployment Rules that target different computers on specific schedules.
All of these ADRs use nearly identical selection parameters - ...
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SCCM 2012 Clients no longer detecting
Here is the scenario
I had a fully functioning SCCM 2012 site server with the DP, MP, SUP, Application catalog, etc. roles configured and working. There is only one server on this site. Everything ...
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SCCM 2012, Lenovo X240, won't PXE?
Hey guys so I've been very succesfully OSD'ing various computers the past half year.
Using a Task Sequence for Windows 7 Enterprise that I created in SCCM 2012
Machines include: HP 8200, Lenovo T61, ...
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CCMSetup issue - agent behind firewall
Trying to install an agent through a firewall. Have verified 443 & 8531 are open via telnet. CCMsetup.log shows the setup using HTTP, not HTTPS. Thought it was supposed to try using both HTTP and ...
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System Center 2012 Alternatives [closed]
Are there any good alternatives to System Center 2012?
I'm looking for a system platform that allows gives us a replacement for SCCM, SCOM, EdnPoitn Protection, DPM and Global Service Monitor and can ...
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SCCM - does captured image HW = deployed?
Im hoping to use SCCM 2012 R2 to image a slew of machines that will be ordered over the next year. There will be several different vendors which implies different NICs, graphics, RAM, etc.
My ...
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SCCM 2012 Windows PE issues
Just got some lenovo X240, i7 with touch screen..
I got two issues when trying to enter Windows PE. (PE enviroment is 8.1)
1: First of all I don't get anything in the 'image selection: .. its blank.....
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SCCM 2012 rebuilding a machine via collections
I am looking to have a process for our desktop team - that would allow them to be able to rebuild machines on the fly.
Currently the process is to delete the machine from SCCM and AD and then restart ...
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sccm2012 client.msi error during OSD
I need some help understand my client.msi log to work out why my OSD is failing.
Let me first tell you the scenario
I have a Task Sequence in sccm 2012, it takes a standard win 7 enterprise image.
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How do you conduct your SCCM updates?
I've implemented SCCM 2012 in my environment and have been trying to get all endpoints caught up on their updates. The previous management for some odd reason thought patching computers was not high ...
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During times when a maintenance window overlaps with business hours does SCCM perform operations?
SCCM administrators set maintenance windows for devices. Users set business hours for the same devices. It seems inevitable that maintenance windows and business hours will overlap. During that ...
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Trying to detect by registry after installation through SCCM fails
this is simple, I push out a program, an exe file.
And in order for SCCM to know the program has been installed afterwards, it needs to 'detect' the program, as its an exe file this means I need to ...
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SCCM Task Sequence Error 0x8007000E
Booted up a VM into the SCCM OSD WinPE, entered password, and selected a task sequence. Before any packages were downloaded, I was hit with error 8007000E. The smsts.log file reports this error, and ...
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Active Directory Site/Domain Interactions
I'm having an issue wrapping my head around the myriad Active Directory components, and I'm hoping I can get some opinions or corrections from someone.
At our workplace, we used to have individual ...
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Remove Applications page on MDT 2012 Deployment Summary
I am using SCCM 2012 and MDT 2012 for OSD and app deployment. Because of the nature of how some of the apps need to be detected (and which changes as apps get updated) they show up with a warning ...
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Problems with SUP on SCCM 2012 SP1
I have recently starting testing the SUP capability of SCCM 2012. I have followed the guides to set up the Server and all seems to be working fine. Updates are being downloaded and showing on the ...