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Overview
Introduction to main features of Configuration
Manager
Provide a general understanding of the product
This workshop focuses on a subset of the available
Configuration Manager features
Remaining features are covered by other workshops
Objective
This module will introduce new Configuration
Manager features and major changes from the
previous version (Configuration Manager 2007)
After completing this module you will be able to:
Identify the main features of Configuration Manager and
their functionality
Identify which workshops are focused on the topics not
covered by this delivery
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System Center UI
No more Microsoft Management Console
Uses the System Center UI Framework for common look
and feel across all System Center 2012 products
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Search
A special search tab is present on the ribbon
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Search
Use of temporary nodes in the navigation pane
These are automatically created and selected as a result of
actions that you take and that do not display after you
close the console
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One per
hierarchy
Primary site
Standalone for smaller deployments
Requires CAS to join a hierarchy
Max. 25
Secondary site
Extends a Primary site
Mainly used to compensate
for slow network connections
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Component server
A component server runs ConfigurationManager services and is
automatically installed with all site systems except the Distribution Point
Enrollment Point
An Enrollment Point uses PKI certificates to complete mobile device
enrollment and provision AMT-based computers
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Role
CAS
Child
Primary
site
Standalone
Primary
site
Secondary
site
Scope
No
Yes
Yes
No
Hierarchy
No
Yes
Yes
No
Hierarchy
Yes
No
Yes
No
Hierarchy
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Site
No
Yes
Yes
No
Hierarchy
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Site
Yes
No
Yes
No
Hierarchy
Enrollment point
No
Yes
Yes
No
Site
No
Yes
Yes
No
Site
No
Yes
Yes
No
Site
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Hierarchy
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Site
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Site
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Hierarchy
Site Boundaries
Boundary
Is a network location on intranet
Defined once per hierarchy
Needs to be part of a Boundary Group for site assignment
Boundary Groups
Site Assignment
Clients join site based on boundary group containing
clients current network location
Overlapping is not supported for site assignment
Fallback Site New feature added so clients that dont
belong to any of the site boundaries/boundary groups will
be assigned to Fallback Site. This is completely different
than Fallback Status Point
Content location
Associate DPs and SMPs with one or more boundary groups
Overlapping is permitted for content location (DP, SMP)
Network speed is defined for each DP in a boundary group
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Discovering Clients
What is a Discovery Method?
Configuration Manager uses Discovery to add new
resources (users or computers) or information about
existing resources (group or OU membership) to the
Configuration Manager database
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Client Installation
Client
Installation
Method
Automatic Client
Upgrade
Upgrade
installation
Client push
installation
Software update
point
installation
Group Policy
installation
Logon script
installation
Manual
installation
Client Imaging
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Description
Client Assignment
Manual Site Assignment
Use a client installation property that specifies the site code
In Control Panel\Configuration Manager, specify the site code
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Client Status
Client Status is a built-in feature of Configuration
Manager
Administrators can be alerted to potential client
health issues
Clients conduct
a daily self check
Auto-remediate
dependencies
Reports
and trending
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Inventory
Hardware Inventory
Queries WMI for hardware
data
Can be customized per site
or per collection
Customize HW Inventory
without manually
editing .MOF files as they
no longer exist.
Software Inventory
Scans hard drives for file
types
Can also collect copies of
files during inventory cycle
Can be customized per
Site or per Collection
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Software Metering
Monitor and collect software usage data from
Configuration Manager clients
You can view the
data via Collections,
Queries or Reports
Metering rules can
be created manually
or automatically
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Remote Control
Use Remote Control to remotely administer, provide
assistance, or view any client computer in the
hierarchy
Three ways to connect:
Remote Control
Remote Desktop
Remote Assistance
New Features
Pass CTRL+ALT+DEL to client
Disable client mouse and keyboard during Remote Control
sessions
Remote Tools are configured in the Default Client Settings
or in Custom Device Settings linked to a Collection
Start Remote Control Viewer from a command line
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Collections
Collections represent logical groupings or resources
either users or devices (not both in a single collection)
Sub collections are no longer used and they are
replaced with folders
Added new functionality - Include and exclude
collection rules
Collection limiting All collections must be limited to
another collection
Configuration Manager uses WMI query language to
retrieve data from the database to populate
Collections and Queries
Contain resources from all sites in the hierarchy
Can be restricted using RBA
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Software deployment
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Application Management
Switch to user-centric from system-centric
management
Manage Applications, not setup scripts
Think "User first"
Define User Device Affinity (UDA)
Application Catalog
A website that allows users to browse for and request
software
Requires Application Catalog role
Software Center
Installed with the Configuration Manager client
Users run this from the Start menu to request software
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Endpoint Protection
Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager
System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection is integrated with Configuration Manager
Configured as a Configuration Manager Role
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Reporting
Reporting helps you gather, organize and present
information about users, hardware and software
inventory, software updates, applications, site
status, and other Configuration Manager operations
in your organization
Over 400 predefined reports
Requires:
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Reporting Services Point installed on SSRS
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Recovery
Recovery from the install media / Setup Wizard
Granular level of recovery
Leverage SQL Server Replication
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Modules
Configuration
Manager
Concepts &
Admin workshop
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Modules
Configuration
Manager
Advanced
workshop
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Modules
Configuration
Manager
Migration and
Application
Workshop
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Feature
Configuration
Manager
Operating
System
Deployment
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Module Review
What are some of the benefits of using System
Center 2012 in your business?
What are some of the new features of the
Configuration Management Console?
How can Configuration Manager help you with
employees who are using multiple devices in a
variety of locations?
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Module Summary
In this Lesson, you learned:
About Configuration Manager features
About additional Configuration Manager courses to
broaden your knowledge
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