SCCM 2012 | FAQShop

How do I start or stop the ConfigMgr Client Service (‘SMS Agent Host’) from a Command Prompt?

How do I start or stop the ConfigMgr Client Service (‘SMS Agent Host’) from a Command Prompt? On a ConfigMgr client, how do I start or stop the ConfigMgr Client Service (‘SMS Agent Host’) from a Command Prompt? ANSWER To … Continued

Why can’t I add a Site Server when running the SCCM 2012 “Add Site System Roles Wizard”?

Why can’t I add a Site Server when running the SCCM 2012 “Add Site System Roles Wizard”? I am trying to add a Site Server but when I run the ConfigMgr 20102 Add Site System Roles Wizard it won’t let me … Continued

New ConfigMgr FAQs – 29 Jan 2016

ConfigMgr Design and Planning Site Server Site Codes Are there any SCCM / ConfigMgr Site Codes I can’t use? Technical Preview If I want to stay on a certain SCCM Technical Preview for more than 90 days is there any … Continued

“Error: The SMS Provider reported an error” when trying to create new Collections following an upgrade to SCCM 2012 R2 SP1 CU2

“Error: The SMS Provider reported an error” when trying to create new Collections following an upgrade to SCCM 2012 R2 SP1 CU2 I’ve just upgraded one of my Sites from ConfigMgr 2012 R2 to ConfigMgr 2012 R2 SP1 with CU2. … Continued

New ConfigMgr FAQs – 27th Jan 2016

ConfigMgr 2012 Installation and Configuration Endpoint Protection How do I uninstall SCCM 2012 Endpoint Protection on a Windows machine? How do I uninstall SCCM 2012 Endpoint Protection on a Mac? Troubleshooting Content Management Company Portal Errors “Get SAS on Intune … Continued

Configuration Manager 2012 – “Domain membership” Error generated by the Prerequisite Checker

PROBLEM: When I run the Prerequisite Checker it’s failing on the Domain membership prerequisite with the following text: Configuration Manager site server components must be installed on computers that are members of a Windows domain.

Why has the Endpoint Protection Client not been uninstalled despite me setting “Install Endpoint Protection client on client computers” to “No”?

Why has the Endpoint Protection Client not been uninstalled despite me setting “Install Endpoint Protection client on client computers” to “No”? I want to uninstall the Endpoint Protection Client on my computers. I’ve been into Client Settings and on the Endpoint … Continued

ConfigMgr 2012 – Why has the Endpoint Protection Client not been uninstalled despite me setting “Install Endpoint Protection client on client computers” to “No”?

PROBLEM: I want to uninstall the Endpoint Protection Client on my computers. I’ve been into Client Settings and on the Endpoint Protection tab I’ve set Install Endpoint Protection client on client computers to No. However, the Endpoint Protection Client hasn’t been … Continued

“Schema extensions” Warning generated by the Prerequisite Checker

“Schema extensions” Warning generated by the Prerequisite Checker When I run the Prerequisite Checker it’s failing on the Schema extensions prerequisite with the following text: Configuration Manager Active Directory schema extensions are not required for site server installation, but are … Continued

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