Reddit reviews System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch Unleashed

RTFM: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/

Other Sites:

https://home.configmgrftw.com/blog/

https://www.systemcenterdudes.com/blog/

https://happysccm.com/

https://www.scconfigmgr.com/

https://deploymentbunny.com/

https://deploymentresearch.com/

https://ccmexec.com/

Books:

https://www.amazon.com/System-Configuration-Manager-Current-Unleashed/dp/0672337908

FYI that book has already been published. https://www.amazon.com/System-Configuration-Manager-Current-Unleashed/dp/0672337908

It just took me a long time to get my copy. Long story, I will tell you over drinks next month @MMSMOA.

Build a lab.

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Build a lab.

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Build a lab.

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Build. A. Lab.

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SCCM is a HUGE beast in and of itself...just learning the various ways to deploy applications/packages (and knowing the difference between the two and when to use one over the other) takes a bit of practice. Then understanding Task Sequences (a bunch of steps for completing a job...useful in imaging machines), and then finally going into learning Reporting...how to build queries and groups of users and pcs, based on certain parameters you define.

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And that is just for the PC side. SCCM also can manage Macs as well as Mobile Devices.

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And it has it's own Powershell module.

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Intimidating? Yes.

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Here are three tips, off the cuff I can give you (I am a current SCCM admin for a global firm).

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1 - Build a lab. Make sure your pc has lots of processor cores, lots of RAM, and a decent size hard drive because all of your lab machines will be VMS. Plan on hosting about six to ten machines (with at least two being pc vms. You want to similate an environment.

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2 - Take a video course from Udemy or another suitable online provider. I recommend this one. If you hop on the sale right now, it's $12 bucks. https://www.udemy.com/system-center-configuration-manager/

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3 - Buy some SCCM books. Two that I recommend are:

System Configuration Manager Current Branch

System Configuration Manager Reporting Unleashed

Excellent to go over the basics of SCCM as well as more in depth stuff.

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4 - Take your time, learn what you can, show it off...volunteer to take on SCCM tasks at your current place. If they don't want to let you in, because of security issues or protocols, dust off the resume and go to town!

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I would get the System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch Unleashed. It covers every topic you should need.

I also would install on a newer OS if you're installing fresh. No sense building out a project you KNOW you'll have to upgrade in the near future.

SystemCenter Configuration Manager Current Branch Unleashed https://www.amazon.com/dp/0672337908/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HsE4CbAJWT6TB

I would first of all gather the IP addresses of those system and then verify that those IP's are within the range of IP subnets listed in your SCCM Boundaries. Also turn on Client Push Installation. basically you need to get the client installed on them before they report data back data. You will probably need to configure your Hardware Inventory in Client Settings as well, like I said turn on all the Asset Intelligence classes. Sounds like you have some work cut out for you. It will come together with time. You might want to go get a copy of this book. https://www.amazon.com/System-Configuration-Manager-Current-Unleashed/dp/0672337908

An earlier version of this was my bible for a long time

https://www.amazon.com/System-Configuration-Manager-Current-Unleashed/dp/0672337908