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TIES Conference 2012 Shane.Kullman@Ties.K12.MN.US – 651.999.6232 Josh.Wesley@Ties.K12.MN.US – 651.999.6233. WHAT IS SCCM 2012?. Configuration Manager 2012 is the most current Microsoft solution for centralized client management.
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TIES Conference 2012 Shane.Kullman@Ties.K12.MN.US – 651.999.6232 Josh.Wesley@Ties.K12.MN.US – 651.999.6233
WHAT IS SCCM 2012? • Configuration Manager 2012 is the most current Microsoft solution for centralized client management. • Configuration Manager 2012 provides remote control, patch management, software distribution, operating system deployment, and hardware and software inventory. • Significant changes from previous versions of System Center • Similar to Altiris, LANDesk, KACE, etc...
SYSTEM requirements • CM2012’s hardware requirements will vary based on the number of managed clients. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh519636.aspx • Supported in a virtual environment • No more separate licenses for each product in Configuration Manager • SQL server licenses are included • Part of option 2 of the Open Value Subscription (OVS) agreement
Inventory • User and Device Collections • Organization of your assets • Automatic collection population • Interactive remote control of Configuration Manager clients • Security • Granular control over all aspects of CM • Passwords can be added for PXE • Software can be made available with Admin approvals • Compliance • Configuration baselines • User Device Affinity
OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT • Windows PE supports CD, USB and PXE booting • Customizable task sequences
SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT Software Library • Management of applications, software updates and operating systems • Detection methods • File system, registry and Windows installer product code Software Center • Interface for end user application installation and removal • No elevated permissions required
SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT Windows Software Update Server (WSUS) • Can replace existing server • More comprehensive response from client machines • Updates can be approved with Automatic Deployment Rule Forefront Endpoint Protection (FEP) • Single interface through the Configuration Manager console • Industry leading Antivirus and Malware protection
What is coming… SP1 MAC and Linux support