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SCCM – Differences between Add Remove Programs Database Tables

We had seen a few posts around the internet where people are asking the differences between the various Add_Remove_Programs data within the System Center Configuration Manager database. So we thought we would post a quick reference here to confirm which table of data means what. There are five different tables of data available to you for Add Remove Programs, knowing …

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Power BI – Refresh data every working hour

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If you are using Power BI and a personal gateway, you may want to ensure that your report data is updated regularly during working hours. Power BI is an excellent tool that can be utilised in many ways including the power bi jira combination as an effective solution for specialists dealing with numerous administrative tasks. To learn more about Power BI and …

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SCCM SQL Query for all server CPU information

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If you are looking for an SQL query to use against your System Center Configuration Manager database to give you the ability to report on server CPU information, this is the query for you! You can use the below to get various information on the CPU or you can use SELECT * to bring back all information and make your …

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Uninstalling System Center Endpoint Protection

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If you have been using System Center Endpoint Protection and you now want to move away from it, you will need to carry out an uninstall of the software. This can be very easily carried out either through a manual process of uninstalling using the Programs and Features within the Windows Control Panel or if you have the original installer, …

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How to Stream DVD on Digital Devices

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Undoubtedly, DVD is gradually fading away from home media. Most PC manufactures are eliminating disc drives while developing the latest device. Besides, people tend to watch movies on digital devices or on stream media. So what if you have a big collection of DVDs and still want to watch them? Should you buy a DVD player that would cost you …

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Virgin Media – Slow Internet Speed Fix

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Do you live in the UK and have a problem with your Virgin Media fibre being a lot slower than it should be? Well, if you are, then there could be a quick and easy fix to your problems. We dealt with an issue this last week where the client was complaining that he was paying for 100mb fibre internet …

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SCCM Deployment Time Bug

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Some time ago there was a bug within SCCM where when you deployed an application, you had to change the deployment date back a day to make it work. This seemed to have been fixed when moving over to current branch but this issue has raised it’s head again. This will cause clients trying to install the deployment to get …

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Windows 10 1709 – RSAT Missing DNS Fix

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If you have recently upgraded to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and you use Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT), then you may have noticed that the DNS console is missing from the list of available consoles. This seems to be a fault on Microsoft‘s side and I’m sure that they will release an update soon, but if you want to …

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Active Directory Password Expiring Email Notification

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Does your 1st line help desk get fed up of having to reset end users passwords “because they didn’t know their password was expiring?” Well, let us show you a way that you can utilise System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH), PowerShell and Active Directory Web Services (ADWS) to email all end users a few days before their password is due to …

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How to Delete your Tumblr Blog or Account

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Tumblr is a blogging and social networking site founded by David Karp way back in 2007, and it’s currently owned by Oat Inc. The service provides its users with the option to post multimedia and other content to their own personal blog. Users can follow other users’ blogs, comment and interact with them. Bloggers can also make their blogs private …

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Free Giveaway – TuneMobie Apple Music Converter

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Today we are giving away a 1-year free licence for TuneMobie Apple Music Converter. This is available to all of our visitors so go ahead and download and grab your licence key from below. What is TuneMobie Apple Music Converter? TuneMobie Apple Music Converter can convert Apple Music songs, M4P tracks, iTunes M4B audiobooks, Audible AA/AAX audiobooks, M4A and other iTunes supported …

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SCSM – Deleting Individual Items

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When using System Center Service Manager (SCSM) you can sometimes end up with Incidents, Change Management items or Service Requests that need to be deleted individually. You an carry this out by using a combination of SMLets and PowerShell. INSTRUCTIONS The first thing you will need to do is to download and install SMLets on your Service Manager server. Once this …