Configurable Ports Client to internet (as proxy server settings) Client to reporting point Client to site system Software update point to internet (Proxy server settings) Software update point to WSUS server UnConfigurable Ports Configuration Manager 2007 console to SMS Provider Configuration Manager 2007 console to the Internet Site server to … Read more
Some aspects of Configuration Manager 2007 have changed very little since SMS 2003, while some have changed a lot. Also, several new features have been added and some features have been removed. The following features are new to Configuration Manager 2007: Desired configuration management Network Access Protection for Configuration Manager Wake On LAN The following features … Read more
Some aspects of Configuration Manager 2007 have changed very little since SMS 2003, while some have changed a lot. Also, several new features have been added and some features have been removed. The following features are new to Configuration Manager 2007: Desired configuration management Network Access Protection for Configuration Manager Wake On LAN The following features … Read more
Dell recommend using SMS and Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation (OMCI). However, this requires WMI scripting which may be prevented if security lockdown settings prevent such scripts from running. Pros: Exposes the Dell BIOS to WMI and therefore enables almost any modification to be made by running VB script. It also means SMS hardware inventory can … Read more
HP provides a number of tools based on HP Client Management Interface (CMI). The exception is HP System Software Manager (SSM) which includes a bundled utility called BiosConfigUtility.exe that modifies BIOS settings through a text-based file format, which can be used independently of SSM. HP says a future version of HP SSM will leverage HP … Read more
Prerequisites for Asset Intelligence The Asset Intelligence feature in Configuration Manager 2007 has both external dependencies and dependencies within the product that should be considered when implementing Asset Intelligence or attempting to view Asset Intelligence report information. The prerequisites for Asset Intelligence in Configuration Manager 2007 include the following: Client agent prerequisites Hardware inventory … Read more
Configuring SLP in WINS To manually configure the SMS 2003 Server Locator Point (SLP) server in WINS, type the following from a command prompt: C:>netsh <enter>NETSH>wins <enter>WINS>server <enter>WINS SERVER>add name Name=SMS_SLP endchar=1A rectype=0 ip={xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx}(NOTE: Replace x’s with IP address of server acting as SLP) Command completed successfully.(This will appear if you used the proper syntax.) … Read more
Software Updates Reports Software Updates – A. Compliance The reports in the Software Updates – A. Compliance category provide the scan results for software update compliance on client computers. More specifically, these reports provide information about what software updates are required, installed, or not required on clients. The following software updates reports are in this category: … Read more
Clients Connecting over VPN Cannot Install Software Updates or Run Advertisements Solution There are two possible solutions to this scenario. Select the solution that best meets your business requirements: If the VPN connection is fast and reliable enough that you want these clients to be considered as if they are connected directly to the … Read more
Configuration Manager Client General Issues Folowing are the General issues with SCCM Client issues from Microsoft Web site…This section provides general troubleshooting information to help you resolve issues when managing clients in Configuration Manager 2007, which are not specifically related to installation, assignment, or mixed or native mode. For more information about client … Read more
