Zune is the software that is required to use with your Windows Phone – it is iTunes to Apples iPhone if you like… A lot of businesses these days are now using Windows Phone as a slightly cheaper alternative to Apple iPhone and a more professional feel than anything with Android on it. Due to […]
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Configuration Manager Software Catalog – Standard Programs to add
One of the great functions of Configuration Manager 2012 is the Software Catalog. This allows your users to become self-sufficient and stops them from pestering the IT Department every time they want the latest version of Java Client installed! So, apart from all your custom tools and programs, what should you have in your catalogue […]
Project Libre – Free Project Viewer
We have been looking for a good Project viewer for years, but never really found one that suits our needs. We have never really understood why Microsoft would release viewers for Word, Excel and even Visio but not for Project! We have tried a number of viewers with the least worst one being OpenProj. However, […]
Configuration Manager 2012 R2 Visio Stencils
If you are looking at documenting your System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2 environment then you may want to create some Visio layouts to show your server and role structure. To help you do this, you can now download a Visio System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2 stencil pack. It is available from TechNet here: […]
ConfigMgr OSD Boot Image Problems with Dell Machines
With the recent release of Dell’s new laptop ranges, Configuration Manager OSD professionals face new challenges. We recently had issues with some of Dell’s new laptops not picking up the network after PXE boot even though we had gone through the normal process of adding the network card drivers to the boot image and ensuring […]
AutoCAD 2015 Serial Number Collection Update
We have now updated our Autodesk serial number collection script to include the recently released AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015. The following additions have been made to the script: AutoCAD 2015 AutoCAD LT 2015 – English AutoCAD LT 2015 – Italian AutoCAD LT 2015 – Polish AutoCAD LT 2015 – Hungarian This is an […]
Mimecast Outlook Client Version 5 Released
Mimecast have now released version 5.0 of their Outlook Client. This version of the MSO client now supports the following: Large File Sent Large File Receive Microsoft Outlook 2013 Other Microsoft Office 2013 Products (like Project and Visio 2013 no long conflict with it) Windows 8.1/8/7 There seems to be a slight redesign of the […]
Get WMI Query v1.6 Released
A free utility to get the WMI information from a computer. This is a great tool for SCCM administrators.
Configuration Manager SQL Query for Installed Software Per Machine & Per Collection
If you are using Configuration Manager, you will be aware that you can create a number of custom reports using the SQL data and SSRS to produce the reports. The best way to start to create a custom report is to ensure that you get your SQL query correct first. We have written hundreds of […]
Configuration Manager Remote Control Tool – Standalone Version
We are asked a lot both in a professional context and through this website about how first line techs can use the remote control functionality that Configuration Manager gives us without giving out access to the full Configuration Manager Console. Well, the answer is fairly simple, if your client machines have the Configuration Manager client […]
OS deployment monitoring in ConfigMgr 2012
If you are using Configuration Manager 2012 for Operating System Deployment (OSD) – which is one of the main functions of the system so we will assume that you are – then you may want to monitor the process of your task sequences. To do this, you should go into your Configuration Manager Console and […]
SCCM Client Center Tool
An excellent tool to use alongside Configuration Manager is SCCM Client Center Tool. We have been using it for years and it also makes a great tool to hand out to helpdesk staff if you do not want them to have access to the full Configuration Manager Console. The tool has many functions but the […]