Reporting on SCCM Application Deployment Progress with Powershell
I'm going to show you a new approach to getting deployment status out of SCCM. Most of our readers are familiar with using SCCM Reports, or the SCCM console, to [...]
Friends at Last? (SCCM Current Branch and TLS 1.2)
The Scenario While on a recent project, one of my colleagues and I came across an issue when trying to install a new SCCM Current Branch site using Server 2012 [...]
The Case of the Thwarted Thief (Windows 10 Security Saves the Day)
Today we are going to be discussing some of the new security features that Windows 10 includes. Rather than overwhelming you with technical details and specifications, I am going [...]
Assembly not required (preparing for Windows 10)
Learn some of the basics about preparing hardware and infrastructure for Windows 10 and get ready for the new way of OS deployments.
Journey into Windows 10 Deployment
Join us on a journey of the mind into the world of Windows upgrades and learn about operating system transition processes and the joy of rollout schedules.
How to Verify Systems Are Patched for WannaCrypt Using SCCM
In response to the WannaCry ransomware, we've created a SQL query that provides detailed per-system status of the update process via SCCM against a specific Microsoft update. We also review the new Windows 10 update model.
Understanding Software Update Deployment Status, Part 3: Viewing Compliance in the SCCM Console
SUMMARY This is part 3 of a 6 part series where I talk through common issues I have seen that skew the numbers for software updates, or make it difficult [...]
Understanding Software Update Deployment Status, Part 2: Client and Scan Issues
Summary This is part 2 of a 6 part series where I talk through common issues I have seen that skew the numbers for software updates, or make it difficult [...]
UNDERSTANDING SOFTWARE UPDATE DEPLOYMENT STATUS
Summary We’ve all been there before… The monthly software updates are released and you diligently deploy them to your environment. At some point your manager, IT Security or Auditor [...]
Why Can’t we all just get along? AKA Task Sequences vs PowerShell (32/64 bit)
Once Upon A Time.... I was recently in a situation where I needed both 32-bit and 64-bit PowerShell scripts to be able to read/write Task Sequence Variables. After trying various [...]
