SCCM 2012 Archives

ConfigMgr 2012 – TechNet Virtual Labs Updated to SP1

Just a quick “heads up” courtesy of Wally that Microsoft has just posted SP1 version of the ConfigMgr 2012 Virtual TechNet labs which you can find (19 at the time of writing) at: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs So head on over and try … Continued

ConfigMgr 2012 – OPML File for TechNet Forums

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 … Continued

ConfigMgr 2012 – KB Article 2837395 Updated

Microsoft has just updated KB 2837395: “Install Application” task sequence fails with Error code 80004005 in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You install a Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1 (SP1) … Continued

ConfigMgr 2012 – KB Article 2870742 Updated

Microsoft has just updated KB 2870742: FIX: An Alternate Content Provider does not work in a task sequence for a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 site Symptoms: Consider the following scenario: You configure an application that takes advantage of … Continued

Why is my Task Sequence not using my Alternate Content Provider?

Why is my Task Sequence not using my Alternate Content Provider? I’ve configured an Application that can use the Alternate Content Provider (ACP) to use it to distribute Packages in my ConfigMgr 2012 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Site. I’ve then … Continued

ConfigMgr – Documentation Library Update for July 2013

So the Docs Team have released a slew of updates for ConfigMgr 2012 that includes updates for both the forthcoming R2 Release and that cover the existing product as well. They’ve also updated the 2007 Library “to clarify the SQL … Continued

When running Multiple Task Sequences, why does one stop responding in the “Installing” state whilst others remain in the “Waiting to install” state?

When running Multiple Task Sequences, why does one stop responding in the “Installing” state whilst others remain in the “Waiting to install” state? I have created several Task Sequences containing the Install Package step. I then Deploy these to a … Continued

ConfigMgr 2012 – KB Article 2874780 Updated

Microsoft has just updated KB Article 2874780: The Service Manager connector to Configuration Manager does not transfer uninstalled software information Summary: Software that is installed on computers is successfully brought over to Microsoft System Center 2012 Service Manager through the Configuration … Continued

Software uninstalled by SCCM doesn’t update in System Center Service Manager

Software uninstalled by ConfigMgr doesn’t update in System Center Service Manager I’m using System Center 2012 Service Manager (SCSM) with the ConfigMgr Connector. Software that is installed on computers is successfully transferred over to SCSM through the ConfigMgr Connector. However, … Continued

ConfigMgr 2012 – KB Article 2869380 Released

Microsoft has just released the following KB Article which includes a Hotfix: FIX: A task sequence stops responding when multiple task sequences are started in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You create 10 packages from … Continued