Deploy a Microsoft Store App through SCCM Software Center
How to deploy a Microsoft Store appx using Microsoft System Center Configurtion Manager.
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Configuration Manager – Where are my OSD Task Sequence Log Files?
When running Configuration Manager OSD Task Sequences, it can be extremely frustrating trying to find the ever moving log files if you get an error during the deployment. The log files move locations on your hard disk depending on what stage of deployment your task sequence is at. To try and help you find where your task sequence log files …
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How to Create a Power BI Report using Configuration Manager Data for Devices Pending a Reboot
Creating a query for Power BI from the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) database to identify devices pending a reboot involves several steps. Below is a detailed approach, including the SQL query to extract the relevant data. 1. Understand the SCCM Database Structure The SCCM database contains several tables and views. Key tables/views for this query include: 2. Query to …
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SCCM SUP Products Server 2022 Hotpatch
Following on in our series on SCCM SUP Product definitions, today we are looking at the Server 2022 Hotpatch Product. You can view the other product definition posts we have posted using the button below: Definition and Purpose What It Covers The Server 2022 Hotpatch category includes updates that can be applied to Windows Server 2022 instances using the Hotpatching …
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SCCM SUP OOBE ZDP (Out-of-Box Experience Zero Day Patch)
If you are using SCCM to update your Microsoft devices, then you may have noticed the large amount of Products that are available under the Software Update Point (SUP) configuration. I’ve struggled to find good explanations for each of the products so my plan is to find out as much information as I can for each product and I will …
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Reporting on Office 365 Channels with SQL Query
If you’re responsible for managing Office 365 deployments within your organization, having visibility into which channels your devices are using is crucial for effective administration and maintenance. With the help of SQL queries, you can extract pertinent information from Configuration Manager data, allowing you to generate insightful reports or visualize data using tools like Power BI. In this blog post, …
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The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Acrobat Reader: Silent and Unattended Installation
Adobe Acrobat Reader is an essential tool for viewing, printing, and annotating PDF documents. Whether you’re a casual user or an IT administrator managing multiple installations, deploying Adobe Acrobat Reader silently and unattended can save time and streamline the process. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to achieve just that. Why Silent and Unattended Installation Matters Silent and unattended …
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SCCM – SQL Queries for Make, Model and Architectures of Devices
These simple SQL queries can be used to pull data from the Configuration Manager database to provide you with a count of all make, model and architecture devices in your business. Instructions To get this information, open a new query within SQL Server Management Studio and copy and paste the query that you wish to run from the options below: …
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Use Powershell to download the latest offline definition updates for Microsoft Forefront Client Security, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 and Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection
This post will show you how to download the latest anti-malware definition updates for Microsoft Forefront Client Security, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 and Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection using Powershell commands. Step by Step Guide Windows x86 (32-bit) To download the definition updates files for 32-bit (x86-based) versions of Windows, run the following Powershell command: where: Windows x64 …
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30 Useful SCCM SQL Queries
I’ve been creating a lot of collections with our SCCM recently, so I thought I would share the ones we thought were most useful: Show all computers in SCCM: Show all computers with a specific name: Show all computers with a specific operating system: Show all computers with a specific IP address: Show all installed applications on a specific computer: …
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Lenovo BIOS Update Return Codes [0-10]
I have recently been working on updating BIOS’s for a fleet of various Lenovo models and I started getting all sorts of different return codes from them. They were not standard SCCM codes so I had to lookup what these return codes were. Below is a table to show all the return codes you get from installing a BIOS on …
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MSI Installer Download Links
Having spent many years working with SCCM and looking for MSI installers to use for software deployment, I eventually wrote the MSI Downloader tool to help out others with getting hold of MSI installers. However, keeping the MSI versions up to date is a bit of a nightmare, and a lot of people, I know, are just looking for a …
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