Rod Trent MVP, myITforum'er : ConfigMgr 2007

Configuration Manager with Jason Lewis : System Center Updates Publisher (SCUP) 4.5 now supports WSUS 3.0 SP2

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:06:32 GMT

We just released an updated version of SCUP 4.5 to support WSUS 3.0 SP2. You can download SCUP 4.5 here . With this released we also fixed a number of customer reported issues. Crashes Fixed a number of crash bugs in the import and create update...(read more)

Comparing Monitor Information Reporting to Community Monitor Information Scripts

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:51:11 GMT

One of our myITforum.com partners, Enhansoft, has put together a really comprehensive report in the differences between using community scripts to inventory monitors versus the Enhansoft “enhanced” inventory product. Great job… On a regular base...(read more)

Info and images of SCCM vNext and R3 from TechEd – thanks to Marnix Wolf

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:01:25 GMT

Thanks to Genesis Fleary for bringing these posts (and this blog) to my attention… Tech-Ed Berlin 2009: Day 2, Tuesday 10th of November, part I Tech-Ed Berlin 2009: Day 3, Wednesday 11th of November Tech-Ed Berlin 2009: Total Recap Read More......(read more)

USMT Issues with MDT 2010 | System Center Ideas

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:41:34 GMT

I’m working on a Windows XP to Windows 7 migration project (I think we’ll all be working on those for the next couple of years!) using a standalone MDT 2010 solution. Overall it’s been working great and the improvements in MDT over each version...(read more)

Dudeworks posts mandatory upgrade to Inventory Manager for SCCM 2007 SP2 customers

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:41:24 GMT

Inventory Manager v.1.9.5 for SCCM 2007 SP2 ( 4.00.6487.2000 ) has been posted at www.dudeworks.com . If you have upgraded to or are planning to upgrade to SCCM SP2 you will need to install this update. This update provides version recognition only, there...(read more)

1E is hiring in the U.S.

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:39:47 GMT

1E is hiring SMS/SCCM consultants right now in Michigan and Ohio. If you want to work for a good company and have the expertise they are looking for, drop an email to: USRecruitment@1e.com 75% travel is required for these jobs. Read More....(read more)

ConfigMgr v.Next gets a new name

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:19:23 GMT

At TechEd 2009 in Berlin, ConfigMgr v.Next (the next full version of System Center Configuration Manager) was first announced publicly as ConfigMgr 2011. That gives Microsoft almost 2 years to complete the next leap in ConfigMgr technology, ready...(read more)

Updated: Configuration Manager 2007 Help File Update Wizard

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:10:22 GMT

The Configuration Manager 2007 Help File Update Wizard can be used to update the locally installed help file used by the Configuration Manager console or to install a stand-alone version of the latest available Configuration Manager 2007 Documentation...(read more)

Steve Rachui's Manageability blog - ConfigMgr/OpsMgr : SCCM: Forcing a Task Sequence to Rerun

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:32:55 GMT

There are well known methods to force an advertisement to rerun – including several add-on tools available for the SMS or SCCM console. To date, however, there are not equivalent methods to force a task sequence to rerun. Part of this...(read more)

POSTPONED - Technical Overview: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 and R3 (Level 200)

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:31:09 GMT

Event Name: TechNet Webcast: Technical Overview: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 and R3 (Level 200) Event ID: 1032428200 We have rescheduled this webcast for the following date and time: Date: 11/24/2009 Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM U.S...(read more)

ConfigMgr Web Page Accelerator

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:41:36 GMT

Have you ever been reviewing a report out of SMS or ConfigMgr and wanted to be able to send a machine name to your SMS Remote Tool Page? Well with IE 8, and accelerators you can. Windows Live space's Blog - Windows Live Read More......(read more)

MMS 2010 Content Survey is live…

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:10:05 GMT

As we start putting the plans for the Microsoft Management Summit 2010 (MMS 2010) together, we'd like to ensure that the event matches your needs and requirements. Our aim is to provide you with the information and resources you need to manage your...(read more)

Updated: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 - myITforum.com

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:01:06 GMT

10/28/2009 – Version 6.0.6000.2 – Added support for monitoring Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 in a 64-bit environment with Operations Manager 2007 R2 or Operations Manager 2007 SP1 hotfix (KB971541). Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager...(read more)

The Configuration Manager Support Team Blog : Renaming the Configuration Manager 2007 database

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:12:22 GMT

You may find that at some point you need to change the name of the SCCM 2007 database and the steps to do so are below. I worked on a case just like this a few days back and during that time I got the opportunity to confirm that this procedure...(read more)

What's New in the Configuration Manager Documentation Library for October 2009?

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:11:45 GMT

The following information lists the topics that contain significant changes since the August 2009 update. Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 Supported Configurations - Updated to include Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. Supported Operating Systems...(read more)

Planning an upgrade to ConfigManager 2007 SP2? It can mess up your Management Point

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:57:46 GMT

So, after I heard the great news that Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 would release at the same time that Windows 7 went retail I was of course very excited! I promised myself that I would do the upgrade when I got home, but first I had to finish my work...(read more)

List of hotfixes and updates that are contained in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:30:20 GMT

List of hotfixes and updates that are contained in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2: 950306 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950306/ ) In large SMS 2003 hierarchies that have many sites, site-to-site replication slows down...(read more)

Bookmark this page! System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 to be RTW

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:57:34 GMT

Service Pack 2 for Configuration Manager 2007 delivers new platform support for Windows 7 client, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2. In addition, Service Pack 2 delivers continued innovation with Intel vPro technology...(read more)

Are you attending MMS 2010? Participate in the System Center community online poll…

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:23:45 GMT

http://www.myitforum.com/absolutepm/polls/mms2010poll.asp Read More......(read more)

How to create custom Operating System Capture Media using ConfigMgr 2007

Rod Trent at myITforum.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:09:14 GMT

Recently I ran into a situation where I needed to customize the OS capture media in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 as the standard capture media created by ConfigMgr does not have any way to be modified or customized. The reason...(read more)