November 2012 - Posts

ConfigMgr – Announcement: Configuration Manager Documentation Library Update for November 2012
Fri, Nov 30 2012 12:39
My friends over in the ConfigMgr Documentation Team have been busy beavering away with updates to both the ConfigMgr 2012 and ConfigMgr 2007 Documentation Libraries: “The Documentation Library for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager and Configuration...
ConfigMgr 2007 – “Failed to Run Task Sequence – This Task Sequence cannot be run because the program files for cannot be located on a distribution point.” UPDATED 29/11/12
Thu, Nov 29 2012 15:09
I’m trying to build a machine. The “Task Sequence Wizard” runs and I choose the Task Sequence I want to run but it fails almost immediately with the error: “Failed to Run Task Sequence This Task Sequence cannot be run because the program files for cannot...
ConfigMgr 2007 – “Failed to Run Task Sequence – This Task Sequence cannot be run because the program files for <package_ID> cannot be located on a distribution point.” UPDATED 29 Nov 12
Thu, Nov 29 2012 15:09
I’m trying to build a machine. The “Task Sequence Wizard” runs and I choose the Task Sequence I want to run but it fails almost immediately with the error: “Failed to Run Task Sequence This Task Sequence cannot be run because the program files for cannot...
System Center – New System Center and Management Content for 11th – 24th November 2012
Thu, Nov 29 2012 7:16
Courtesy of Microsoft: Here is the latest content for System Center and other management technologies, including new KB articles, new hotfixes, new blog posts and new TechNet Wiki articles. During the past two weeks we had 12 new Knowledge Base articles...
ConfigMgr 2012 – Cumulative Update 2 Now Available
Tue, Nov 27 2012 15:46
Microsoft has just released Cumulative Update 2 for ConfigMgr 2012 which you can download from: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2780664/en-us I’ve updated the list of KB Articles for ConfigMgr 2012 accordingly. The post ConfigMgr 2012 – Cumulative...
System Center – System Center Blogs: Now on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
Tue, Nov 27 2012 11:47
As someone who uses an iPhone, it’s great news that not only has Microsoft updated the System Center Blog app on Windows Phone/ Android, they’ve now released an iOS version. More details below, I’m off to give it a whirl: If you liked...
System Center – System Center Blog Relaunch
Mon, Nov 26 2012 17:29
Exciting times over on the System Center Blog which you’ll want to make sure you’re aware of so you can make sure you stay subscribed to the right information: “For the last few years, the System Center Blog here at http://blogs.technet...
ConfigMgr 2012 – Do I need to grant the Central Administration Site’s computer account permission to the System Management container?
Mon, Nov 26 2012 7:10
Question: As the Central Administration Site doesn’t publish any Client data directly, do I need to grant it’s computer account permission to the “System Management” container? [More...] The post ConfigMgr 2012 – Do I need...
Why is there a large number of files in the ‘<drive>:\Program Files (x86)\<install_directory>\AdminUI\AdminUILog’ directory on my Site Server?
Thu, Nov 22 2012 7:15
Question: On my Site Server if I look in the “<drive>:\Program Files (x86)\<install_directory>\AdminUI\AdminUILog” directory it contains over 3 MILLION files (3,007,851 to be exact) taking up over 19 GB of disk space. What...
ConfigMgr 2007 – How do I enable Verbose Logging for the ConfigMgr Administrator Console?
Wed, Nov 21 2012 8:22
Question: I’m experiencing issues with the ConfigMgr Administrator Console and I’ve been told enabling Verbose Logging could help me track down the issue, but I don’t know how I do this? [More...] The post ConfigMgr 2007 – How do I enable Verbose...
ConfigMgr 2007 – How do I disable Verbose Logging for the ConfigMgr Administrator Console?
Wed, Nov 21 2012 8:16
Question: How do I disable Verbose Logging for the ConfigMgr Administrator Console now I’ve finished troubleshooting my issue? [More...] The post ConfigMgr 2007 – How do I disable Verbose Logging for the ConfigMgr Administrator Console? appeared...
ConfigMgr 2012 – Program Command Line truncated when using the Package Definition File Wizard
Wed, Nov 21 2012 7:26
Problem: I’ve used the Package Definition File Wizard in ConfigMgr 2012 to create a Program from a package definition file. However, when a client runs the Package the command line is incomplete and so the installation fails. If look at the properties...
ConfigMgr 2007: Hotfix Available for Invalid Software Updates
Tue, Nov 20 2012 8:52
If you’re using ConfigMgr 2007 you need to be aware of this from the ConfigMgr Support Team Blog (ConfigMgr 2012 isn’t affected): “If you are a Configuration Manager 2007 customer, we recognize you might have concerns about the impact...
ConfigMgr 2007: Why do I not see the ‘SMSPKG’ directory on my Distribution Point?
Tue, Nov 20 2012 8:06
Problem: I’ve just installed a new Secondary Site and configured the site as a Distribution Point. However, when I look on the drive I’ve configured as the distribution point I don’t see the “SMSPKG” directory? [More...] The post ConfigMgr 2007: Why do...
ConfigMgr 2012: Is there a Microsoft tool available to convert ConfigMgr 2007 Packages to ConfigMgr 2012 Applications?
Mon, Nov 19 2012 8:24
Question: I have a large number of existing ConfigMgr 2007 Packages that I would like to convert to ConfigMgr 2012 Applications. Is there a tool available from Microsoft to help me convert my existing ConfigMgr 2007 Packages to ConfigMgr 2012 Applications...
System Center: New System Center and Management Content for the week of 4th – 10th November 2012
Fri, Nov 16 2012 16:09
The following is courtesy of Microsoft: “Here is the latest content for System Center and management, including new KB articles, new hotfixes, new blog posts and new TechNet Wiki articles. During this week we had 7 new Knowledge Base articles, 21...
SMS 2003: Management Point Troubleshooting Checklist
Thu, Nov 15 2012 11:05
As one of the most popular articles on FAQShop I just wanted to give everyone a reminder about the SMS 2003 Management Point Troubleshooting Checklist which I’ve now migrated over from the old site. The post SMS 2003: Management Point Troubleshooting...
ConfigMgr 2007: Why do I not see the “Virtual Application Package” option when creating a new Package?
Thu, Nov 15 2012 9:39
Question: I am trying to create a new Virtual Application Package. However, when I right-click on the “Packages” node I don’t see the “Virtual Application Package” option available from the “New” context menu. Why do I not see the “Virtual Application...
ConfigMgr 2012: ‘ERROR: Failed to publish sms client to WSUS, error = 0×80131622′ when deploying the ConfigMgr 2012 Client as a Software Update
Wed, Nov 14 2012 11:09
Problem: I am trying to deploy the ConfigMgr 2012 client by doing a software update deployment. However, the client is not being published to the software update point and if I look in the “WCM.log” I see the following: ERROR: Failed to publish...
[ConfigMgr 2007] Do I need the AUTORUN.INF on my ConfigMgr Build Media for it to work?
Tue, Nov 13 2012 6:30
I’ve got autorun disabled in my environment for security reasons. I see that on my ConfigMgr USB build keys there is an “AUTORUN.INF“. Does this file have to present in order for my media to work? [More...] The post [ConfigMgr 2007]...
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