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hi all,
most of your are already familiar with my Configuration Manager 2007 Guides. This list will be specifically for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager. I've put together this list to help people learn about setting up, configuring and migrating from Configuration Manager 2007 to Configuration Manager 2012.
cheers
niall
Note: you can now download the guides in PDF and WORD format here (currently limited to RC2).
Step-by-Step Guides
Hierarchy with CAS
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 1. Installation - CAS
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 2. Install the Primary server - P01
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 3. Configuring Discovery and Boundaries
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 4. Adding roles and configuring custom Client Device Settings and custom Client User Settings
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 5. Adding WSUS, Adding the SUP role, deploying the Configuration Manager Client Agent
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 6. Adding the Endpoint Protection role, configure Alerts and custom Antimalware Policies
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 7. Build and Capture Windows 7 X64 SP1
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 8. Deploying Applications
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 9. Deploying Monthly Updates
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 10. Monitoring our Monthly Updates Automatic Deployment Rule
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 11. Upgrading your hierarchy to Service Pack 1
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 12. Connecting Powershell and building a reference image of Windows 8 with .NET 3.5
- using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 13. Deploying Windows 8 X64 with custom Start screen
Standalone Primary Server
- CM12 in a lab - Part 1. Installation.
- CM12 in a lab - Part 2. Adding Sup and WDS
- CM12 in a lab - Part 3. Configuring Discovery and Boundaries
- CM12 in a lab - Part 4. Configuring Client Settings and adding roles
- CM12 in a lab - Part 5. Enable the Endpoint Protection Role and configure settings
- CM12 in a lab - Part 6. Deploying Software Updates
- CM12 in a lab - Part 7. Build and Capture Windows 7 X64
- CM12 in a lab - Part 8. Deploying Windows 7 X64
- CM12 in a lab - Part 9. Adding an Application, editing a Deployment Type, Copying the Deploy Task
- CM12 in a lab - Part 10. Using Prestart and Extrafiles to get more out of UDA
- CM12 in a lab - Part 11. Adding the Reporting Services Point role
- CM12 in a lab - Part 12. Updating an Operating System image using Offline Servicing.
- CM12 in a lab - Part 13. using Role Based Administration to define permissions in the ConfigMgr Console
- CM12 in a lab - Part 14. Performing a side-by-side Migration from Configuration Manager 2007
- CM12 in a lab - Part 15. Deploying Windows 8 Customer Preview
- CM12 in a lab - Part 16. Integrating MDT 2012 RC1 with Configuration Manager 2012
- CM12 in a lab - Part 17. Using MDT 2012 RC1 with Configuration Manager 2012
- CM12 in a lab - Part 18. Deploying a UDI Client Task Sequence
Other
- CM12 in a Lab - After selecting a task sequence in Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 you receive “ThreadToResolveAndExecuteTaskSequence failed. Code(0x8007000E)” in SMSTS.LOG
- CM12 in a Lab - When creating a new Task Sequence in Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 the Partition disk step might be hardcoded to 30368MB in size if using a captured image
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CM12 in a Lab - when updating PowerShell CMDLets help file for Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 CU1 you receive an error
- CM12 in a Lab - PXE boot failure after upgrading to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I deploy Windows 8 X64 to the Microsoft Surface Pro using Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 ?
- CM12 in a Lab -The CM12 BitLocker FrontEnd HTA - video
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I deploy System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection Definition Updates from a UNC file share
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I determine what Antimalware Policy is applied to my SCEP 2012 SP1 client ?
- CM12 in a Lab - when running /testdbupgrade for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 you get an error: SQL Native client 11 is not installed
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I backup System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
- CM12 in a Lab - SQL Server 2012 SP1 support in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1
- CM12 in a Lab - The CM12 BitLocker FrontEnd HTA
- CM12 in a Lab - Where can I download additional clients for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I sequence applications using App-V version 5 for Configuration Manager 2012 SP1
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I deploy a Hidden task sequence in Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I pre-provision BitLocker in WinPE during Windows 8 deployments using Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can i disable “Connect to a wireless network” during Windows 8 OOBE ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I deploy Windows 8 in UEFI mode using Configuration Manager 2012 ?
- CM12 in a Lab - Why is my System Center 2012 Configuration Manager console in read-only mode ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I view hidden Endpoint Protection Reports in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I upgrade System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I add a PXE enabled Distribution Point on Server 2008 X86 for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I display my System Center 2012 Configuration Manager hierarchy in Bing Maps ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I enable Debug View in the Configuration Manager console?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I easily prompt for a computer name in Configuration Manager 2012
- CM12 in a Lab - Importing Computers using a file
- CM12 in a Lab - Two New Endpoint Protection Reports added, What are they and what do they look like
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I setup a Distribution Point on a Windows 7 PC in Configuration Manager 2012 ?
- CM12 in a Lab - How can I capture an image using Capture Media in Configuration Manager 2012 ?
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Below you have the links in the old format, with date added.
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RTM (Release to Manufacturing)
Build number 7711
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 1. Installation - CAS
Part 1.Installation - CAS [Apr 26th, 2012].
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 2. Install the primary server - P01
Part 2. Install the primary server - P01 [May 6th, 2012].
How can I easily prompt for a computer name in Configuration Manager 2012
Prompting for a computer name using the OSDComputerName variable [May 11th, 2012].
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 3. Configuring Discovery and Boundaries
Part 3. Configuring Discovery and Boundaries [May 21st, 2012].
How can I enable Debug View in the Configuration Manager Console .
Enabling the Tools workspace and enabling Debug View in the Console [May 29th, 2012]
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 4. Adding roles and configuring custom Client Device Settings
Part 4. Adding roles and configuring Custom Client settings [June 1st, 2012].
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 5. Adding WSUS, Adding the SUP role, deploying the Configuration Manager Client Agent
Part 5. Adding WSUS, Adding the SUP role, deploying the Configuration Manager Client Agent [June 3rd, 2012]
How can I display my System Center 2012 Configuration Manager hierarchy in Bing Maps.
Using the Geographical View feature. [June 8th, 2012]
How can I add a PXE enabled Distribution Point on Server 2008 X86 for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
Enabling PXE on a 32bit Server OS. [June 15th, 2012]
How can I upgrade System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
Installing a Service pack. [June 20th, 2012]
How can I view hidden Endpoint Protection reports in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
Viewing hidden Endpoint Protection reports. [June 27th, 2012]
Why is my System Center 2012 Configuration Manager console in read-only mode ?
This will help you troubleshoot it. [July 23rd, 2012]
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 6. Adding the Endpoint Protection role, configure Alerts and custom Antimalware Policies.
Part 6. Adding the Endpoint Protection role, configure Alerts and custom Antimalware Policies. [August 6th, 2012]
How can I deploy Windows 8 in UEFI mode using Configuration Manager 2012 ?
Deploying Windows 8 RTM in UEFI mode with Configuration Manager 2012 [August 24th, 2012]
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 7. Build and Capture Windows 7 X64 SP1
Part 7. Build and Capture Windows 7 X64 SP1 [September 10th, 2012]
How can I pre-provision BitLocker in WinPe during Windows 8 deployments using Configuration Manager 2012 SP1
Pre-Provisioning of BitLocker in Windows PE 4 [Septermber 21st, 2012]
How can I deploy a Hidden task sequence in Configuration Manager 2012 SP1
Deploying Hidden Task sequences in to selected computers [Septermber 21st, 2012]
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 8. Deploying Applications
Part 8. Deploying Applications [October 16th, 2012]
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 9. Deploying Monthly Updates
Part 9. Deploying Monthly Updates [November 4th, 2012]
How can I sequence applications using App-V version 5 for Configuration Manager 2012 SP1
Sequencing apps with App-V 5 for Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 [November 12th, 2012]
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 10. Monitoring our Monthly Updates Automatic Deployment Rule
Monitoring our Monthly Updates Automatic Deployment Rule [December 7th, 2012]
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1
Don’t install it in production if downloaded from MSDN or Technet, wait until General Availability. [January 2nd, 2013]
Where can I download additional clients for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 ?
using the link in the installation media [January 3rd, 2013]
Deploying Windows 7 or Windows 8 with BitLocker in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1
Use the power of a FrontEnd HTA - The CM12 BitLocker FrontEnd HTA [January 18th, 2013]
You may need to re-download Configuration Manager 2012 and Endpoint Protection 2012 SP1 Binaries!
Due to the Authenticode issues [January 26th, 2013]
Which version of SQL Server 2012 should I use in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1
Is SQL Server 2012 SP1 supported yet ? [January 29th, 2013]
How can I backup System Center 2012 Configuration Manager ?
Backup is an important part of your strategy [February 3rd, 2013]
/testdbupgrade in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 upgrade process gives an error: SQL Native client 11 is not installed
TestDBUpgrade is good, errors are not [February 7th, 2013]
Upgrading your hierarchy to Service Pack 1
Upgrading the right way, with help from windows-noob.com [February 7th, 2013]
“Exit code: 0×80070070, restarting: No” error message when installing Windows ADK
What to do when installing the Windows ADK doesn't work. [February 10th, 2013]
How to check what antimalware policy is installed on your SCEP client
change in the way you determine the antimalware policy applied since Service Pack 1 [February 17th, 2013]
How can I deploy SCEP updates from a file share (UNC)
How can I deploy System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection Definition Updates from a UNC file share [February 22nd, 2013]
Live video showing the CM12 BitLocker FrontEnd HTA in action in Seattle
The CM12 BitLocker FrontEnd HTA - video [March 2nd, 2013]
Deploying Windows 8 Enterprise to the Microsoft Surface Pro
How can I deploy Windows 8 X64 to the Microsoft Surface Pro using Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 ? [March 3rd, 2013]
PXE boot failure after upgrading Configuration Manager 2012 to SP1
Fixing your boot images after the upgrade [March 20th, 2013]
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Part 12. Connecting Powershell and building a reference image of Windows 8 with .NET 3.5 [April 11th, 2013]
“ThreadToResolveAndExecuteTaskSequence failed
using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Part 13.
Deploying Windows 8 X64 with custom Start screen [May 4th, 2013]
Partition disk step hard coded
When creating a new Task Sequence in Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 the Partition disk step might be hardcoded to 30368MB in size if using a captured image [April 30th, 2013]
Updating Powershell CMDlets error
when updating PowerShell CMDLets help file for Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 CU1 you receive an error [April 11th, 2013]
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Everything below this line is pre RTM, use the above links instead please !
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Release Candidate 2
Build Number 7703
Two New Endpoint Protection Reports added to Configuration Manager 2012 RC2
What are they and what do they look like ? [Jan 25th 2012]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 13. using Role Based Administration to define permissions in the ConfigMgr Console
Part 13. using Role Based Administration to define permissions in the ConfigMgr Console [January 27th, 2012]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 14. Performing a side-by-side Migration from Configuration Manager 2007
Part 14. Performing a side-by-side Migration from Configuration Manager 2007. [January 27th, 2012]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 15. Deploying Windows 8 Customer Preview
Part 15. Deploying Windows 8 Consumer Preview using Configuration Manager 2012 RC2 [February 29th, 2012]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 16. Integrating MDT 2012 RC1 with Configuration Manager 2012
Part 16. Integrating MDT 2012 RC1 with Configuration Manager 2012 [March 1st, 2012]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 17. Using MDT 2012 RC1 with Configuration Manager 2012
Part 17.Using MDT 2012 RC1 within Configuration Manager 2012 [March 18th, 2012]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 18. Deploying a UDI Client Task Sequence
Part 18. with MDT 2012 RC1 integrated in Configuration Manager 2012 [March 22nd, 2012]
How can I setup a Distribution Point on a Windows 7 computer in Configuration Manager 2012 ?
Setting up a DP on a Windows 7 box.[February 18th, 2012]
How can I capture an image using Capture Media in Configuration Manager 2012 ?
Capturing an image using capture media [February 21st, 2012]
Release Candidate 1
Build Number 7678
Using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a lab - Part 1. Installation.
Part 1, Installation [October 27th 2011]
Using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a lab - Part 2, Adding SUP and WDS.
Part 2. Adding Sup and WDS [October 28th 2011]
Using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a lab - Part 3, Configuring Discovery and Boundaries.
Part 3. Configuring Discovery and Boundaries [October 29th 2011]
Using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a lab - Part 4, Configuring Client Settings and adding roles.
Part 4. Configuring Client Settings and adding roles [October 29th 2011]
Using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a lab - Part 5, Enable the Endpoint Protection Role and configure Endpoint Protection settings.
Part 5. Enable the Endpoint Protection Role and configure Endpoint Protection settings[November 5th 2011]
Using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a lab - Part 6, Deploying Software Updates.
Part 6. Deploying Software Updates [November 5th 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 7. Build and Capture Windows 7 X64
Part 7. Build and Capture Windows 7 X64[November 6th 2011]
How can I import computers into Configuration Manager 2012 using a file ?
Importing Computers using a file in Configuration Manager 2012 [November 11th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 8.Deploying Windows 7 X64
Part 8.Deploying Windows 7 X64 [November 12th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 9. Adding an Application, editing a Deployment Type, Copying the Deploy Task
Part 9. Adding an Application, editing a Deployment Type, Copying the Deploy Task[November 13th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 10. Using Prestart and Extrafiles to get more out of UDA
Part 10. Using Prestart and Extrafiles to get more out of UDA [November 14th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 11. Adding the Reporting Services Point role
Part 11. Adding the Reporting Services Point role [November 18th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 RC in a LAB - Part 12. Updating an Operating System image using Offline Servicing.
Part 12. Updating an Operating System image using Offline Servicing. [December 11th, 2011]
Note: for Part 13 and onwards please scroll up to Release Candidate 2.
Beta 2.
Build number 7561.
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 1
Part 1. Installation. [added April 13th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 2
Part 2. Configuration. [added May 26th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 3
Part 3. Additional Configuration , discovery methods, client settings and more. [added June 27th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 4
Part 4. Installing Applications]. [added July 7th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 5
Part 5. Add the SLP, SMP, SUP and FSP roles. [added July 8th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 6
Deploying Windows 7 Enterprise. [added July 15th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 7
Deploying Windows 7 Enterprise Create the Build and Capture Task Sequence. [added July 16th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 8
Deploying Windows 7 Enterprise Configure the Network Access Account and PXE boot the VM to capture our image. [added July 17th, 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 9
Deploying Windows 7 Enterprise, Deploying our Captured images. [added August 7th 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 10
Synchronizing Software Updates [added September 9th 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 11
Deploying Software Updates [added September 11th 2011]
using Configuration Manager 2012 beta2 in a LAB - Part 12.
Test Deploying Windows 8 Developer Preview [added September 14th 2011]
Beta 1
Using vNext in a LAB
Part 1. Installation - Installing vNext from scratch. [added July 16th, 2010]
using vNext in a LAB
Part 2. Configuration - AD sites, discovery methods and more. [added September 2nd, 2010]
using vNext in a LAB
Part 3. Additional Configuration - Adding roles and configuring reporting. [added September 7th, 2010]
using vNext in a Lab
Part 4. Configuring Client Agents - Configuring the Configmgr Client agent settings. [added November 1st, 2010]
using vNext in a Lab
Part 5. Deploying Applications - Deploying a Required Application (mandatory). [added November 8th, 2010]
using vNext in a LAB
Part 6. Deploying Windows 7 Enterprise - Add WDS/PSP, Windows 7 image, boot images. [added November 10th, 2010]
using vNext in a LAB
Part 7. Deploying Windows 7 Enterprise - Create the Build and Capture Windows 7 Task Sequence, Deploy it, enable NAC, Create HyperV virtual machine, start the deployment. [added November 11th, 2010]
using vNext in a LAB
Part 8. Adding SLP and SUP - Installing and configuring WSUS, Adding the Server Locator Point and Software Update Point roles. [added November 17th, 2010]
using vNext in a LAB
Part 9.Configuring SUP - Deploying Updates. [added November 26th, 2010]
using vNext in a LAB
Part 10. Deploying Windows 7 Enterprise - Deploying the Captured Image. [added November 16th, 2010]
