A common question I get from my clients and I see posted on various forums from time to time is people wanting to know if there is a list of the standard out-the-box ConfigMgr 2012 R2 Reports anywhere.

Well creating such a list has been on my “To Do” list for a while and I’ve finally managed to get it finished and you are more than welcome to download a copy of it.

To house this and the other items we’ll be making available for you to download from the site we’ve created the new Downloads page.

So head on over there to download the spreadsheet and for full usage details.

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Just seen posted over on myITforum that you can get a free copy of the new Microsoft System Center: Configuration Manager Field Experience eBook written by Microsoft Consultants.

For more details and to download the book goto:

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Microsoft has just released Cumulative Update (CU) 3 for ConfigMgr 2012 SP1.

As well as fixing various issues, CU 3 adds support for Windows 8.1 to the supported platform list for Software distribution, Software update management and Compliance Settings.

NOTE: You don’t need to reboot once you’ve applied CU3.

Full details at:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2882125

I have added this to the ConfigMgr 2012 KB Articles list as well as adding a link to the Microsoft Downloads page so you have everything in one place.

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No, it’s true as just posted on the Windows Server blog:

“Hi, all,

If you’re a TechNet or MSDN subscriber, I have good news for you: in response to your requests, Windows Server 2012 R2 (and Windows 8.1) will be available for download from TechNet and MSDN today. Because we will continue to evaluate the bits with our partners and MVPs, there may be additional changes between today’s release and GA. The previously announced GA date of October 18 has not changed.

Can’t wait to hear from you with additional feedback about the release!

Best,

Christa”

This does NOT apply to ConfigMgr 2012 R2, which as far as I know will still GA on 18th October

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In case you weren’t aware, the official Microsoft Support Forums for ConfigMgr 2012 can be found here:

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/home?category=systemcenter2012configurationmanager

You can of course subscribe to these, but it can be a bit tiresome adding them one by one so I’ve created an .OPML file which you can download from here then just unzip/ import it to your favourite RSS Reader.

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As announced by Brad Anderson during his keynote session at Tech Ed Europe 2013, the Preview versions of System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection (amongst others) are now available for download at:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-2012-r2-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection

Download, enjoy and don’t forget to give Microsoft Feedback via Connect.

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Microsoft has just announced the release of Cumulative Update 2 for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1.

Full details at:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2854009

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So, following on from my Can you help get me to Tech Ed EMEA in Madrid? post where I asked for your help to help win me some prizes (and still not too late to help me it’s time for me to “share the love” with news of a new promotion Microsoft are running where you could win a fully funded trip to Tech Ed Europe in sunny Madrid (and after the prolonged, cold winter we could all do with some sunshine although the guarantee of fine weather is not included unfortunately

So take a read, digest, and good luck…!!!

“Impress your boss without having to put a dent in the training budget by winning tickets to
TechEd Europe. It’s the premier annual Microsoft event for IT professionals from the 25th to 28th June 2013. You’ll be able to improve your knowledge, talk to leading experts face to face and gain valuable information that’ll put you streets ahead of others in your area. Plus you’ll do it all in sunny Madrid!

How you can win

Win your ticket to TechEd Europe by downloading our products

If you trial Windows Server 2012 <ISO> <VHD>, Windows Azure and/or System Center 2012 SP1 between 22nd March 2013 and 31st May 2013, you’re in with a chance of winning a ticket to TechEd Europe, hosted this year in the cultural city of Madrid.

To be eligible, download at least one of the three products. Download two or all three to better your chances. You’ll also need to fill out our entry form.

Win a fully funded place at TechEd Europe by writing a short review

We also have three fully funded trips to be won. This takes a bit more effort, but it’s well worth it.

Once you’ve trialled one (or all) of the three products, submit an article/blog post reviewing the experience/product – that will qualify you for a chance to win.

There are three funded places to TechEd Europe to be won, one prize for each of the winning product reviews. There’s also a brand new Windows 8 Phone to be won by three runners up.

You’ll be judged based on your depth of understanding of the product and the breadth of how these can be applied in the modern IT department. The more informative and useful you make the articles for fellow IT pros, the more chance you have of winning.

Each first place prize includes your ticket to TechEd Europe, flights, hotel and meals. Winners will also be part of the TechNet team at the hub of Microsoft’s European community.

To be eligible you must have downloaded at least one of the three products and written a review of your experience; if you download and review all three, you will have tripled your chances of winning.

We’ll also be monitoring Twitter for spot prizes. Just use the hashtag #TechEdChallenge in a tweet for a chance to win some limited edition Microsoft goodies.

We want you to be equipped with all of the knowledge to write a winning article, so to help you learn about the products before you start, we recommend you visit the Microsoft Virtual Academy for product-specific courses that will teach you about the latest features.

To find out more about TechEd Europe 2013, please click here

One prize only per person.

T&Cs apply”

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To help encourage folks to download System Center Service Pack 1 and Windows Server, Microsoft UK  have just launched a 3 month competition to see how soon they can register 15,000 click throughs for these products.

The source of the clicks is registered so if you wouldn’t mind clicking through on the links below you’d be helping me to potentially win one of the following:

• Ticket to Tech Ed EMEA in Madrid (never been to Tech Ed before so maybe this is the year),
• Asus Zenbook
• Windows Phone
• Microsoft flight bag.

Links

• System  Center SP1:
• Windows   Server: ISO:   VHD:

Many thanks in advance and I’ll keep you posted if I win anything and who knows we might meet in Madrid

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The SP1 version of the System Center Monitoring Pack for System Center 2012 – Configuration Manager has just been released by Microsoft and is available for download from: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34709

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