This page contains the various categories for the SCCM 2012 Client Deployment Design & Planning FAQs.
General
Dual Booting Computers
Linux and UNIX Client Requirements
- What are the Minimum Hardware Requirements for the ConfigMgr Client on a Linux and UNIX computer?
- Which versions of ConfigMgr 2012 can manager Linux and UNIX Servers?
- Which versions of AIX can I manage with ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which versions of CentOS can I manage with ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which versions of Debian can I manage with ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which versions of HP-UX can I manage with ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which versions of Oracle Linux can I manage with ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux can I manage with ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which versions of Solaris can I manage with ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which versions of SUSE Linux Enterprise can I manage with ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which versions of Ubuntu can I manage with ConfigMgr 2012?
- Can I use the R2 version of the Linux and UNIX Client with SP1?
Mac Client Requirements
- What Chipset can I install the Mac Client on?
- Which Mac Operating Systems can I install the ConfigMgr Client on?
- What is the Release History of the Mac Client?
Windows Client Requirements
- What are the Minimum Hardware Requirements for the ConfigMgr Client on a Windows computer?
- Do certain ConfigMgr Features have additional Hardware Requirements?
- Which Windows Operating Systems can I install the ConfigMgr Client on?
- Does a ConfigMgr Computer have to be a member of a Domain?
Windows Embedded Client Requirements
- Are ConfigMgr Client features natively supported on Windows Embedded systems that don’t have Write Filters enabled?
- Can I deploy the ConfigMgr Client to systems with Write Filters enabled?
- Which Windows Embedded Operating Systems can I install the ConfigMgr Client on?
- Do Windows Embedded Devices support all ConfigMgr Client features?
Client Assignment
- What is a Client’s “Assigned Site”?
- Are Client’s always Assigned to Primary Sites?
- Can a Client be assigned to more than one Site?
- Can a ConfigMgr 2012 Client be assigned to a ConfigMgr 2007 Site?
- Can a ConfigMgr 2007 Client be assigned to a ConfigMgr 2012 Site?
- Can a SP1 Client be Assigned to a RTM Site?
Client Installation Methods
General
- What options do I have for installing the ConfigMgr Client?
- What is a Client’s “Installed Site”?
- What is a Client’s “Resident Site”?
- When do Clients use the Client Installation files from their Primary Site rather than the Client Installation Package?
Automatic Client Upgrade
- What are the Advantages of using Automatic Client Upgrade Installation?
- What are the Disadvantages of using Automatic Client Upgrade Installation?
Client Push Installation
- What are the Advantages of using Client Push Installation?
- What are the Disadvantages of using Client Push Installation?
- What are the minimum Permissions required to run the “Client Push Installation Wizard”?
Group Policy Installation
- What are the Advantages of using Group Policy Installation?
- What are the Disadvantages of using Group Policy Installation?
Logon Script Installation
- What are the Advantages of using Logon Script Installation?
- What are the Disadvantages of using Logon Script Installation?
Manual Installation
- What are the Advantages of using Manual Installation?
- What are the Disadvantages of using Manual Installation?
Software Update Point-based Installation
- What are the Advantages of using Software Update Point-based Installation?
- What are the Disadvantages of using Software Update Point-based Installation?
Upgrade Installation
- What are the Advantages of using Upgrade Installation?
- What are the Disadvantages of using Upgrade Installation?
Mobile Devices
Requirements
- Which Operating Systems support the Enrollment of Mobile Devices through ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which Operating Systems support the Enrollment of Mobile Devices through Microsoft Intune?
- Which Languages support the Enrollment of Mobile Devices through ConfigMgr 2012?
- Which Languages are supported on Mobile Devices enrolled through Microsoft Intune?
- Are SMS 2003/ ConfigMgr Device Management Clients supported in a ConfigMgr 2012 Hierarchy?
- Are Windows CE Platform Builder Device Management Client supported in a ConfigMgr 2012 Hierarchy?
- Are System Center Mobile Device Manager VPN connections supported in a ConfigMgr 2012 Hierarchy?
Exchange Server Connector
- Which Versions of Exchange Server are supported for the Exchange Server Connector?
- Can I deploy software to devices managed by the Exchange Server Connector?
- Do devices managed via the Exchange Server Connector appears in the ConfigMgr Console anywhere?
Mobile Device Legacy Client
- Which Operating Systems can the Mobile Device Legacy Client be installed on?
- Which Languages are supported on the Mobile Device Legacy Client?
- How much disk space does the Mobile Device Legacy Client require?
Upgrading Clients
General
- Can I perform an “In-place” upgrade of the Windows Operating System Service Pack version on a ConfigMgr Client?
- What are the differences between Automatic Client Upgrade and using the Package Definition File, Package and Program that ships with ConfigMgr 2012?