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• SCCM Software Updates Part 3 - Deploying Updates and XP SP3

  In this video we take a look at how we could deploy a large number of updates at once. However, since many of the updates are included in Windows XP SP3, we will deploy SP3 and look at the process and will cover the following topics: · Download SP3 and... Posted Jul 24 2008, 07:46 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007, Software Updates, Deploying Windows XP SP3 with SCCM

• SCCM Software Updates Part 2 - The Beginning Process

  Now that we have learned about some of the various areas of Software Updates, now it’s time to get our hands a bit dirty and do some work. In this video I cover the following topics: · Creating a collection structure for patching. When planning collections... Posted Jul 24 2008, 06:29 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007, Software Updates

• SCCM Software Updates Part 1 - General Overview

  Since we have now configured our SUP role, it's time to learn all about Software Updates and what all the different sections mean and how they work. Here is the link to Microsoft's Library for the Software Update section to assist you even further... Posted Jul 24 2008, 05:26 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007, Software Updates

• How to Properly Upgrade from SCCM Base to SP1

  Upgrading to SCCM SP1 requires more than the expected configurations. You need to make sure you have a proper backup and have backed up some of the existing files before the upgrade. The guide shows what files to backup and the proper prerequisite checks... Posted May 27 2008, 11:38 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• How to Setup a Package Source Directory

  Some of you may feel this is a no-brainer, but it's important that you have a single location for you applications to be imported into SCCM. Cheating a folder structure that holds not only applications, but OSD images and drivers is an important step... Posted Apr 20 2008, 10:19 AM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• How to Configure the Software Update Point (SUP) Role for Software Distribution

  Whether you have the SUP rolls on the SCCM server or on another server, you need to properly configure the role. For Software Updates, you need a WSUS server and a SUP for every primary server in your organization. The WSUS 3.0 Level 5 IT Guide by David... Posted Apr 20 2008, 09:33 AM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• Creating Queries in SCCM that Show Various Scenarios

  Queries in SCCM are very similar to making collections. However, there are a lot of modifications you can make in a query rather than a collection. In this video we show various ways to make a solid query so we can make it available to the auditors and... Posted Apr 19 2008, 11:04 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• SCCM Security & How to Manage Groups and Users

  This is a very good example of how to determine what permissions you will grant to users and groups in SCCM. In this video we go beyond the show and tell, but we talk about why we give permissions to various users and groups. This video makes you think... Posted Apr 19 2008, 10:35 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• All you need to know about Collections

  Collections can be difficult and you don't have to be a SQL DBA to understand how to make quality collections. The video is almost an hour long and covers both Direct Membership and SQL queries to make the best collections you can. Once again, this... Posted Apr 19 2008, 09:09 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• How to Properly Add a Package / Application to Deploy with SCCM

  There are several ways to add a package to SCCM. Adding a package is adding an application you want to deploy to your clients, such as Office 2007. In the video we discuss the differences between .exe and .msi packages and how to configure each. The same... Posted Apr 19 2008, 07:54 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• Exploring the SMS_DEF.MOF File

  The .mof file determines what inventory is returned by a hardware inventory when executed on a client. The .mof file has both classes and attributes. Some classes are set to FALSE and some are set to TRUE. Anything that is set to TRUE will be returned... Posted Apr 19 2008, 07:31 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• How to Remove the SCCM Client

  While we have to know how to install the client, we also have to know how to remove the client. the video shows how to remove manually and also by making a package that you can deploy to the clients you want to be removed. Posted Apr 19 2008, 07:01 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• OSD DHCP Settings & PXE Role Configuration

  In order to use OSD with PXE boot method, you have to setup WDS and DHCP properly. Depending on whether or not DHCP is on the SCCM server or on another server such as a Domain Controller, there are different settings. If you want bare metal deployments... Posted Apr 19 2008, 05:30 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• Introduction to SCCM Operating System Deployments (OSD)

  OSD is a tremendous value to any organization where you can deploy an operating system to an existing SCCM client to upgrade, use PXE boot to upgrade or refresh the OS and even use media such as DVD and or USB to deploy the new OS. The video is a very... Posted Apr 19 2008, 05:14 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• How to Enable Client Access License and Asset Intelligence in SCCM

  I find it interesting that Microsoft did not enable this in both the .mof files. In SMS 2003 SP3 when the introduction of AI was introduced, this was enabled, but not to the extent that it is in SCCM. The video is a critical video that you need to know... Posted Apr 19 2008, 04:42 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• How to Deploy the SCCM Client to Target Machines

  Deploying the client is a simple task, but we look at the different configurations and ways to deploy. We also look at the log files and verify the security account we have provided has the necessary access to the Admin$ share on the target machine. Posted Apr 19 2008, 04:03 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• First Steps After SCCM Installation

  Whether a clean install, In-place upgrade or a side by side install, you need to know what to setup to configure after the installation or upgrade. this video shows all the steps you need to do to get up and running for a base install. More detailed videos... Posted Apr 19 2008, 03:29 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• Configuring PKI and Installing SCCM in Native Mode

  This is by far the most difficult configuration to get up and running. PKI or "Certificate Authority" setup can be confusing, but is required by SCCM when running in Native mode. The video shows how to setup PKI and secure IIS on the SCCM server... Posted Apr 19 2008, 03:03 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• In-Place Upgrade of SMS 2003 SP3 with the ITMU to SCCM Mixed Mode

  Many of you will be installing SCCM on top of your current environment rather than a side by side migration. This is a great video that shows how to make sure you are prepared to begin the upgrade. Remember, always upgrade from the top of your hierarchy... Posted Apr 19 2008, 02:41 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• Installing SQL 2005 SP2 Local to the SCCM Primary Server

  I find this to be the best solution in my opinion. However as mentioned in the previous video, sometimes you have to install SQL remotely due to license costs. This video will walk you through the entire installation of SQL 2005 SP2. Posted Apr 19 2008, 02:21 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• Installing SQL Server on a Server other than the SCCM Primary

  Some organizations will need to install SQL on another server either as a requirement or company policy. This video walks you through the steps to install SQL remote to the SCCM primary server. Posted Apr 19 2008, 02:10 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007

• SCCM Prerequisites Before Installation

  There are several steps to preform before you install SQL and SCCM. This video will demonstrate how to create the proper Active Directory users and groups required for installation as well as how to extend the schema in advance of the SCCM installation... Posted Apr 19 2008, 02:01 PM by Brian S. Tucker Filed under: SCCM, SCCM SP1 Upgrade, SCCM Training Videos, SCCM Videos, CM 2007 Training, SCCM 2007