This PowerShell script can be used to force a System Center Configuration Manager (Configmgr/SCCM) Compliance (DCM) Baseline Evaluation on a list of Clients (from a CSV file). The input file should be formatted as follows:
Read More →Add Machines to Active Directory Group with PowerShell
This PowerShell script can be used to add multiple machines to an Active Directory (AD) Group. This script will prompt you to input the password for the account you specify. The input file should be formatted as follows:
Read More →Query WMI for User Rights using PowerShell
This PowerShell script can be used to query WMI in order to confirm User Rights (which are usually set via GPO). I have used this in ConfigMgr Compliance Configuration Items.
Read More →IaaS, PaaS, SaaS – The difference made simple!
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, On-Prem – have you ever wanted a clear, concise clarification of what the differences are between On-Premise, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service? Well, here it is in simple, graphical, pizza form!
Read More →ConfigMgr & Endpoint Protection Support for Azure Virtual Machines
If you’ve wondered about ConfigMgr & Endpoint Protection Support for Azure Virtual Machines, here’s a great article for you. Obviously, there is the new Cloud Distribution Point feature, but what about managing your Azure VMs with ConfigMgr? There are 2 supported scenarios for this: Use an existing on-premises Configuration Manager infrastructure to manage Windows Azure […]
Read More →A deeper look at how the ConfigMgr 2012 Content Library manages disk space
If you don’t already fully understand how the Configmgr 2012 Content Library works, there’s a great article on the Technet blogs with further links to useful resources as well as an excellent overview of how disk space is managed and what to do if a disk hosting the ConfigMgr Content Library becomes full. A deeper […]
Read More →What is the future for ConfigMgr admins?
What is the future for ConfigMgr admins? According to Brad Anderson (MS Corporate VP, Windows Server & System Center), it’s all about the cloud and you should feel empowered by it! The key message is that change isn’t always bad and that cloud-based enterprise mobile management is the future. This graphic certainly backs up his […]
Read More →Microsoft TechEd North America 2014
Microsoft TechEd North America 2014 was held in Houston, Texas from May 12th – May 15th (although it started on the 11th for those of us who attended the pre-conference seminars). Over the course of 5 days I managed to learn a lot, meet some great people, get far too many free t-shirts and pens and […]
Read More →ConfigMgr 2012 Support Options
ConfigMgr 2012 can be a pain to troubleshoot. Here’s a TechNet Blog article with links to some great support resources: Top Support Solutions for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Read More →Group Policy References
Remembering all of the available Group Policy settings can be a headache. Here’s a handy link to downloadable spreadsheets containing a complete list of Group Policy Settings for all recent version of Windows and Windows Server (as well as details of which .adm/.admx file the setting is part of and which registry key is changed […]
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