Cumulative Update 1 for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

Microsoft finally has released the first CU update for ConfigMgr 2012. Awesome The update creates up to 4 new packages that’s need to be deployed after the update has been installed, but over all, I think that Microsoft has done a really great job to help ConfigMgr Admins around the world, to make use that …

Troubleshooting CM2012 Task Sequence Actions Using ServiceUI

Johan Arwidmark has posted a new video on how to troubleshoot a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Task Sequence Actions using ServiceUI. Very useful when troubleshooting and testing new stuff. Read the full blog post and see the video here: http://www.deploymentresearch.com/Blog/tabid/62/EntryId/65/Troubleshooting-CM2012-Task-Sequence-Actions-Using-ServiceUI.aspx

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Update 1 Beta 1 Now Available!

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Update 1 Beta 1 is now available for download! This release expands the deployment capabilities with support for the latest software releases, including Windows 8 Release Preview, Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate, and System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 Community Technology Preview. New features and enhancements make large-scale desktop and server …

Awarded Configuration Manager MVP 2012

Today I received an email from Microsoft and I am delighted to share that I have been awarded “Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) 2012 for the fifth consecutive year in System Center Configuration Manager. I would like to thank everyone of you who have supported me in any form especially my family, friends, colleagues, all …

Client Management Sessions from TechEd Europe 2012

Here’s a list of most of the available sessions about System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Intune  from TechEd Europe 2012 in Amsterdam. System Center 2012 Configuration Manager: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Overview System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection Overview System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Deployment and Infrastructure Deep Application Management …

Amsterdam here we come…

Later this afternoon, I’m leaving for Microsoft TechEd Europe 2012 in Amsterdam. This is one of the biggest events in europe for IT Pro’s. At TechEd some of the most skilled IT Professionals from all around Europe meet to increase their technical expertise through deep hands-on technical training, sharing of best practices and interaction with …

ConfigMgr 2012 SP1 CTP Build 7743 ready for download

The Community Technology Preview (“CTP”) of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1, is now available on Microsoft Download. There a lots of great new features in SP1, but most important is the support for Windows 8, Mac OS clients and Linux/Unix servers. Download the CTP build here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30133 Enjoy.

Convert System Center 2012 from Evaluation to Full Product Version

This guide will help you though the process of converting a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (SCCM) Evaluation, to a Full Product Version. From the start menu navigate to All Programs -> Microsoft System Center 2012 -> Configuration Manager, and select Configuration Manager Setup. Select Perform site maintenance or reset this Site, and click Next. Select …

TechEd Europe 2012: Staffing the ConfigMgr booth

Awesome! I’ve been selected to participate in Tech·Ed Europe 2012 as a Microsoft Product Expert in the Technical Learning Center (TLC). This is is my 4th TechEd where I get the chance to staff as a Microsoft Product Expert (Ask the Experts) in the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager booth. I’m really looking forward to …

SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 CU6 released

When you install a new ConfigMgr 2012 site, you should always use the latest supported SQL Service Pack and Cumulative update, and I just noticed that Cumulative update package 6 for SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, has been released. The build number of this cumulative update package is 10.50.2811.0. You can download the …