Enable employees to work anywhere on the devices that they choose
Deploying and managing Windows is easier than ever before with new improvements including the support of the latest Windows 10 features, Windows in-place upgrade, more frequent and easier updates, unified end-user portal, and on-premises mobile device management (MDM).
Through integration with Microsoft Intune, you can extend your System Center Configuration Manager to manage PCs, Macs, and Unix/Linux servers along with cloud-based mobile devices running Windows, iOS, and Android, all from a single management console.
Benefits
Empower user productivity
Enable employees to access the corporate applications that they need to be productive from anywhere, on whatever device they choose, while helping protect corporate information.
Unify your IT management infrastructure
Streamline operations with a unified infrastructure that integrates device management and protection across mobile, physical, and virtual environments.
Simplify administration
Administer client systems and offer improved visibility and enforcement options for maintaining system compliance.
Built to work with Windows 10
Choose the deployment, upgrade, update, and management capabilities of Windows 10 in Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune that work best for your business.
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<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1705 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This month’s new preview features <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/06/02/update-1705-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1705 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This month’s new preview features include:</p> <h2>Configuration Manager Console</h2> <ul> <li><strong>High DPI console support</strong> – With this release, issues with how the Configuration Manager console scales and displays different parts of the UI when viewed on high DPI devices (like a Surface Book) should be fixed.</li> </ul> <h2>Application Lifecycle and Content</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Removing Network Access Account (NAA) requirement for Client Peer Cache</strong> – In this release, we are removing the NAA requirement, so that peer cache source computers no longer use the NAA to authenticate download requests from peers.</li> </ul> <h2>Clients and User Discovery</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Azure Active Directory (AD) Onboarding</strong> – Create a connection between Configuration Manager and Azure AD. Install and register Configuration Manager clients with Azure AD identity. Enable Configuration Manager on-premises services like Management Point or cloud services like Cloud Management Gateway to have the capability to authenticate with devices and user identities in Azure Active Directory. By using Azure AD, devices will not need client authentication certificates for HTTPS.</li> <li><strong>Azure Active Directory (AD) User Discovery</strong> – Now you can enable user object discovery from Azure AD.</li> </ul> <h2>Software Updates and Compliance</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Configure and deploy Windows Defender Application Guard policies</strong> – You can now create and deploy Windows Defender Application Guard policies to Windows 10 clients that help protect your users by opening untrusted web sites in a secure container.</li> <li><strong>Improved end user experience for Office Updates</strong> – Improvements have been made to the end user experience for Office updates which includes improved toast notifications, business bar notifications, and an enhanced countdown experience.</li> </ul> <h2>Core Infrastructure</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Configuration Manager Update Reset Tool</strong> – We are adding a new tool to reset and restart in-console updates when they have problems downloading or replicating.</li> <li><strong>SQL Always On asynchronous-commit mode replica support</strong> – Configuration Manager now supports SQL Always On secondary replicas that run under asynchronous-commit mode for disaster recovery scenarios.</li> <li><strong>Operations Management Suite (OMS) added to Azure Services Wizard</strong> – You can now use Azure Services Wizard to connect Configuration Manager to Log Analytics in OMS to sync device collection data.</li> </ul> <p>Update 1705 for Technical Preview Branch is available in the Configuration Manager console. For new installations please use the 1703 baseline version of Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview">available on TechNet Evaluation Center</a>.</p> <p>We would love to hear your thoughts about the latest Technical Preview! To provide feedback or report any issues with the functionality included in this Technical Preview, please use <a href="https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext/Feedback">Connect</a>. If there’s a new feature or enhancement you want us to consider for future updates, please use the <a href="http://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/">Configuration Manager UserVoice site</a>.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>The System Center Configuration Manager team</p> <p><strong>Configuration Manager Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/get-started/technical-preview">Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager Technical Previews </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview">Try the System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch</a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/">Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager </a></p> <p><a href="https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?category=ConfigMgrCB">System Center Configuration Manager Forums </a></p> <p><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbsupport">System Center Configuration Manager Support</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42645">Download the Configuration Manager Support Center</a></p> ]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 17:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Configuration Manager team is pleased to announce that the Configuration Manager Client Messaging SDK version 5.1706.1034.1000 is now available as a package on NuGet.org. Previously the Client Messaging libraries were released with the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager SDK. NuGet is a package management Visual Studio extension that enables you to browse and <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/04/26/configuration-manager-client-messaging-sdk-available-on-nuget-org/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Configuration Manager team is pleased to announce that the Configuration Manager Client Messaging SDK version 5.1706.1034.1000 is now available as a package on NuGet.org. Previously the Client Messaging libraries were released with the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager SDK.</p> <p>NuGet is a package management Visual Studio extension that enables you to browse and add libraries and their configuration to your development projects easily from the Solution Explorer in Visual Studio or a command-line interface.</p> <p>Releasing ConfigMgr SDK libraries on NuGet.org as packages will allow us to provide more frequent updates.</p> <h4><strong>Notable Changes in this version:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Improvements to the certificate hashing algorithm detection and usage.</li> <li>Fix to the hash algorithm not being properly defined when sending client registration requests.</li> <li>Updated the default ClientVersion value to match Configuration Manager current branch 1511 (5.0.8325.0000).</li> <li>Changed the support status of ConfigMgrBgbMessageRequest, ConfigMgrBgbMessageReply, and HeartbeatDiscoveryDataRecordFile from “PartiallySupported” to “Supported”.</li> <li>Other fixes and improvements.</li> </ul> <p>We have also published updated <a href="https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt744369.aspx"><u>documentation</u></a> for the Client Messaging SDK online.</p> <p>We invite you to try out our new Client Messaging SDK package <a href="https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.ConfigurationManagement.Messaging/5.1706.1034.1000"><u>here</u></a>and leave us some feedback on our <a href="https://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/forums/300492-ideas/category/188224-sdk-and-extensibility"><u>User Voice site</u></a>.</p> <p> </p> <h4><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt744369.aspx"><u>Configuration Manager Client Messaging SDK Documentation</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/develop/core/misc/system-center-configuration-manager-sdk"><u>Configuration Manager SDK Documentation</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/nuget/consume-packages/overview-and-workflow"><u>NuGet Package Consumption Overview</u></a></p> ]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1704 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/04/21/update-1704-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1704 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Secure Boot inventory data </strong> Hardware inventory can now determine whether the device has Secure Boot enabled (enabled by default).</li> <li><strong>Run Task Sequence step </strong> This is a new step in the task sequence to run another task sequence, which creates a parent-child relationship between two task sequences.</li> <li><strong>Reload boot images with latest Windows PE version </strong> During the “Update Distribution Points” wizard on a boot image, you can now reload the version of Windows PE in the selected boot image.</li> </ul> <p>This release also includes the following improvements for customers using System Center Configuration Manager connected with Microsoft Intune to manage mobile devices:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Android</strong><strong>app configuration support</strong> Administrators can create an app configuration policy for Android applications deployed with Google Play.</li> </ul> <p>Update 1704 for Technical Preview Branch is available in the Configuration Manager console. For new installations please use the 1703 baseline version of Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>available on TechNet Evaluation Center</u></a>.</p> <p>We would love to hear your thoughts about the latest Technical Preview! To provide feedback or report any issues with the functionality included in this Technical Preview, please use <a href="https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext/Feedback"><u>Connect</u></a>. If theres a new feature or enhancement you want us to consider for future updates, please use the <a href="http://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/"><u>Configuration Manager UserVoice site</u></a>.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>The System Center Configuration Manager team</p> <p><strong>Configuration Manager Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/get-started/technical-preview"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager Technical Previews </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>Try the System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?category=ConfigMgrCB"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Forums </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbsupport"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Support</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42645"><u>Download the Configuration Manager Support Center</u></a></p> ]]></content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1703 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/03/30/update-1703-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1703 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Windows Analytics Commercial ID and Windows telemetry levels </strong> You can specify the Windows Analytics Commercial ID and configure telemetry, commercial data, and Internet Explorer data collection settings in Client Settings for use with Upgrade Analytics.</li> <li><strong>In-place UEFI conversion</strong> – You can customize a Windows 10 in-place upgrade task sequence to include the Windows 10 UEFI conversion tool.</li> <li><strong>Collapsible task sequence groups</strong> – Groups in the task sequence editor can be collapsed or expanded.</li> <li><strong>Azure Services wizard</strong> – The Azure Services wizard provides a common configuration for the cloud Azure services you use with ConfigMgr. This is done by using Azure web apps to provide the common subscription and configuration details that administrators would otherwise have to re-enter for each additional cloud Azure cloud service you use.</li> <li><strong>Direct links to applications in Software Center</strong> – You can now provide end users with a direct link to an application in Software Center. This means they no longer must open Software Center and search for an application before they can install it.</li> <li><strong>Import PFX certificate feature for ConfigMgr clients</strong> – Import PFX certificate profiles are now supported on ConfigMgr clients running on Windows 10 desktops. See <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/mdm/deploy-use/create-pfx-certificate-profiles"><u>How to create PFX certificate profiles in System Center Configuration Manager</u></a> and <a href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/karanrustagi/2015/09/01/how-to-create-and-deploy-pfx-certificate-profiles-in-configuration-manager/"><u>this blog post</u></a>.</li> </ul> <p>This release also includes the following improvement for customers using System Center Configuration Manager connected with Microsoft Intune to manage mobile devices:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP) enhancements </strong>– Support has been added to tag education vs business volume purchase program tokens, device licensing, and adding multiple volume purchase program tokens.</li> </ul> <p>Update 1703 for Technical Preview Branch is available in the Configuration Manager console. In addition, weupdated the baseline version of Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>available on TechNet Evaluation Center</u></a>. Now it is based on the Technical Preview Branch version 1703. Baseline bits are used for new installations.</p> <p>We would love to hear your thoughts about the latest Technical Preview! To provide feedback or report any issues with the functionality included in this Technical Preview, please use <a href="https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext/Feedback"><u>Connect</u></a>. If theres a new feature or enhancement you want us to consider for future updates, please use the <a href="http://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/"><u>Configuration Manager UserVoice site</u></a>.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>The System Center Configuration Manager team</p> <p><strong>Configuration Manager Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/get-started/technical-preview"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager Technical Previews </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>Try the System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?category=ConfigMgrCB"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Forums </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbsupport"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Support</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42645"><u>Download the Configuration Manager Support Center</u></a></p> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Now Available: Update 1702 for System Center Configuration Manager</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 01:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that we have released version 1702 for the Current Branch (CB) of System Center Configuration Manager that includes new features and product enhancements! Many of these enhancements are designed for organizations that are going through the digital transformation and want to modernize their IT infrastructure, policies and processes. As one <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/03/26/now-available-update-1702-for-system-center-configuration-manager/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are delighted to announce that we have released version 1702 for the Current Branch (CB) of System Center Configuration Manager that includes new features and product enhancements!</p> <p>Many of these enhancements are designed for organizations that are going through the digital transformation and want to modernize their IT infrastructure, policies and processes. As one of the first steps in this journey, our customers are upgrading to the Current Branch of ConfigMgr, and by doing so, they are starting to gain some benefits such as lower costs, simplified management, and better experience for both users and IT Pros. <a href="https://customers.microsoft.com/en-US/story/australia-dhs-government-windows-10"><u>Take a look</u></a> at how Australian Government Department of Human Services went through this journey.</p> <p>This transformation is also supported by data that we see through our telemetry. There are now more than 31,000 organizations managing almost 70 million devices with the Current Branch of Configuration Manager. We expect this trend to continue in the coming months as more customers start realize the benefits of improved productivity and security as well as lower costs that come with staying current with Windows 10, Office 365, and Configuration Manager.</p> <p>Thanks to our active <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>Technical Preview Branch</u></a> community, the 1702 update includes feedback and usage data we have gathered from customers who have installed and road tested our monthly technical previews over the last few months. As always, 1702 has also been tested at scale by real customers, in real production environments. As of today, nearly 1 million devices are being managed by the version 1702 of Configuration Manager.</p> <p>1702 update includes many new features and enhancements in Windows 10 management and also new functionality for customers using Configuration Manager connected with <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-platform/microsoft-intune"><u>Microsoft Intune</u></a>. Here are just few of the enhancements that are available in this update:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Support for Windows 10 Creators Update </strong>– This version of Configuration Manager now supports the release of upcoming <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/upcoming-features"><u>Windows 10 Creators Update</u></a>. You can upgrade Windows 10 ADK to the latest version for full OS imaging support.</li> <li><strong>Express files support for Windows 10 Cumulative Update</strong> – Configuration Manager now supports Windows 10 Cumulative Update using Express files. Fordetails see <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/sum/deploy-use/manage-express-installation-files-for-windows-10-updates">Manage Express installation files for Windows 10 updates</a>.</li> <li><strong>Deploy Office 365 apps to clients</strong> – Beginning in version 1702, from Office 365 Client Management dashboard, you can start the Office 365 Installer that lets you configure Office 365 installation settings, download files from Office Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), and deploy the files as an application in Configuration Manager. For details, see <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/sum/deploy-use/manage-office-365-proplus-updates#deploy-office-365-apps">Manage Office 365 ProPlus updates</a>.</li> <li><strong>Customize high-risk deployment warning</strong> – You can now customize the Software Center warning when running a high-risk deployment, such as a task sequence to install a new operating system.</li> <li><strong>Close executable files at the deadline when they would block application installation</strong> – If executable files are listed on the Install Behavior tab for a deployment type and the application is deployed to a collection as required, then a more intrusive notification experience is provided to inform the user, and the specified executable files will be closed automatically at the deadline. This is currently the <a href="https://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/forums/300492-ideas/suggestions/8340111-check-for-running-exe-give-the-user-the-option-t"><u>feature with the second highest number of votes on UserVoice</u></a>.</li> <li><strong>Conditional access for PCs managed by System Center Configuration Manager – </strong>Now production ready in update 1702, with conditional access for PCs managed by Configuration Manager, you can restrict access to various applications (including but not limited to Exchange Online and SharePoint online) to PCs that are compliant with the compliance policies you set.</li> </ul> <p>This release also includes new features for customers using Configuration Manager connected with Microsoft Intune. Some of the new feature include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Android for Work support – </strong>You can now enroll devices, approve and deploy apps, and configure policies for devices with Android for Work.</li> <li><strong>Lookout threat details </strong>You can view threat details as reported by <a href="https://www.lookout.com/"><u>Lookout</u></a> on a device.</li> <li><strong>Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP) enhancements – </strong>You can now request a policy sync on an enrolled mobile device from the Configuration Manager console.</li> <li><strong>Additional iOS configuration settings </strong> We added support for 42 iOS device settings for configuration items.</li> </ul> <p>For more details and to view the full list of new features in this update check out our <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/plan-design/changes/whats-new-in-version-1702"><u>Whats new in version 1702 of System Center Configuration Manager</u></a> documentation.</p> <p><span style="color: #800000"><b>Updated4/10/2017</b></span><b> Note:</b> The update is now globally available to all customers. The script to enable the first wave is no longer necessary.</p> <p>For assistance with the upgrade process please post your questions in the <a href="https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?forum=ConfigMgrDeployment"><u>Site and Client Deployment forum</u></a>. To provide feedback or report any issues with the functionality included in this release, please use <a href="https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext/Feedback"><u>Connect</u></a>.If theres a new feature or enhancement you want us to consider including in future updates, please use the <a href="http://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/"><u>Configuration Manager UserVoice site</u></a>.</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>The System Center Configuration Manager team</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/plan-design/changes/what-has-changed-from-configuration-manager-2012"><u>Whats New in System Center Configuration Manager</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/plan-design/get-ready"><u>Get Ready for System Center Configuration Manager</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/servers/deploy/start-using"><u>Start Using System Center Configuration Manager</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/servers/deploy/install/upgrade-to-configuration-manager"><u>Upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbdocs"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbforums"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Forums</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbsupport"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Support</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/configmgrfeedback"><u>Report an issue</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/configmgridea"><u>Provide suggestions</u></a></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Update 1702 for Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch – Available Now!</title>
<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/02/27/update-1702-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 19:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvette OMeally]]></dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1702 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/02/27/update-1702-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1702 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Azure Active Directory Domain Services support </strong> You can install a ConfigMgr site on an Azure virtual machine that is connected to <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=842178"><u>Azure Active Directory Domain Services</u></a>, and use the site to manage other Azure virtual machines connected to the same domain.</li> <li><strong>Improvements for in-console search </strong> Based on User Voice feedback, we have added several improvements to in-console search, including searching by Object Path, preservation of search text and preservation of your decision to search sub-nodes.</li> <li><strong>Windows Update for Business integration </strong> You can now implement Windows Update for Business assessment results as part of Conditional Access compliance policy conditional rules.</li> <li><strong>Customize high-risk deployment warning </strong> You can now customize the Software Center warning when running a high-risk deployment, such as a task sequence to install a new operating system. The default string regarding data may not apply in scenarios like in-place upgrade.</li> <li><strong>Close executable files at the deadline when they would block application installation</strong> – If executable files are listed on the Install Behavior tab for a deployment type and the application is deployed to a collection as required, then a more intrusive notification experience is provided to inform the user, and the specified executable files will be closed automatically at the deadline.</li> </ul> <p>This release also includes the following improvements for customers using System Center Configuration Manager connected with Microsoft Intune to manage mobile devices:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Non-Compliant Apps Compliance Settings </strong>– Add iOS and Android applications to a non-compliant apps rule in a compliance policy to trigger conditional access if the devices have those applications installed.</li> <li><strong>PFX Certificate Creation and Distribution and S/MIME Support</strong> – Admins can create and deploy PFX certificates to users. These certificates can then be used for S/MIME encryption and decryption by devices that the user has enrolled.</li> <li><strong>Android for Work Support </strong>– You can now manage <a href="https://enterprise.google.com/android/"><u>Android for Work</u></a> devices. This enables you to enroll devices, approve and deploy apps, and configure policies for Android for Work devices.</li> </ul> <p>Update 1702 for Technical Preview Branch is available in the Configuration Manager console. For new installations please use the 1610 baseline version of Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>available on TechNet Evaluation Center</u></a>.</p> <p>We would love to hear your thoughts about the latest Technical Preview! To provide feedback or report any issues with the functionality included in this Technical Preview, please use <a href="https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext/Feedback"><u>Connect</u></a>. If theres a new feature or enhancement you want us to consider for future updates, please use the <a href="http://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/"><u>Configuration Manager UserVoice site</u></a>.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>The System Center Configuration Manager team</p> <p><strong>Configuration Manager Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/get-started/technical-preview"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager Technical Previews </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>Try the System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?category=ConfigMgrCB"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Forums </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbsupport"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Support</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42645"><u>Download the Configuration Manager Support Center</u></a></p> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Update 1701 for Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch – Available Now!</title>
<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/01/20/update-1701-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvette OMeally]]></dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1701 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/01/20/update-1701-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1701 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>UEFI inventory data </strong> Hardware inventory can now determine whether the device is UEFI-enabled.</li> <li><strong>Express files support for Windows 10 Cumulative Update</strong> – Configuration Manager can support Windows 10 Cumulative Update using Express files. This functionality is only supported in Windows 10 version 1607 with a Windows Update Agent update included with the updates released on January 10, 2017 (Patch Tuesday). For more information see <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/get-started/capabilities-in-technical-preview-1612#express-installation-files-support-for-windows-10-updates"><u>https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/get-started/capabilities-in-technical-preview-1612#express-installation-files-support-for-windows-10-updates</u></a>.</li> <li><strong>Validate Device Health Attestation Data via Management Point</strong> – You can now configure management points to validate health attestation reporting data for cloud or on-premises health attestation service.</li> <li><strong>Updated Content Library Cleanup Tool</strong> – The command line tool (ContentLibraryCleanup.exe) used to remove content that is no longer associated with any package or application from a distribution point (orphaned content) has been updated with fixes for known issues.</li> <li><strong>Host software updates on cloud-based distribution points</strong> – Beginning with this preview version, you can use a cloud-based distribution point to host a software update package.</li> <li><strong>Support for Microsoft Azure Government cloud added to Operations Management Suite (OMS) Connectorfeature</strong> – You can now configure an OMS connector for the OMS workspace on Microsoft Azure Government cloud.</li> <li><strong>Additional boundary groups improvements</strong> – Clients now find software update points using Boundary Group associations.</li> </ul> <p>Weve also made several improvements to operating system deployment, many of which were the result of your User Voice feedback:</p> <ul> <li>Support for more applications for the Install Applications task sequence step</li> <li>Expire standalone media</li> <li>Support for additional content in stand-alone media</li> <li>Configurable timeout for Auto Apply Driver task sequence step</li> <li>Package ID is now displayed in task sequence steps</li> <li>Windows 10 ADK tracked by build version</li> <li>Default boot image source path can no longer be changed</li> </ul> <p>Update 1701 for Technical Preview Branch is available in the Configuration Manager console. For new installations please use the 1610 baseline version of Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>available on TechNet Evaluation Center</u></a>.</p> <p>We would love to hear your thoughts about the latest Technical Preview! To provide feedback or report any issues with the functionality included in this Technical Preview, please use <a href="https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext/Feedback"><u>Connect</u></a>. If theres a new feature or enhancement you want us to consider for future updates, please use the <a href="http://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/"><u>Configuration Manager UserVoice site</u></a>.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>The System Center Configuration Manager team</p> <p><strong>Configuration Manager Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/get-started/technical-preview"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager Technical Previews </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>Try the System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?category=ConfigMgrCB"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Forums </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbsupport"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Support</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42645"><u>Download the Configuration Manager Support Center</u></a></p> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Support for macOS Sierra in Configuration Manager</title>
<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/01/06/support-for-macos-sierra-in-configuration-manager/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvette OMeally]]></dc:creator>
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<category><![CDATA[Endpoint Protection]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Mac OS]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[Thecurrent branch (version 1610) of System Center Configuration Manager now supports macOS Sierra(v10.12).macOS Sierrasupport requires that Configuration Manager Mac clients have a minimum client version of 5.0.8466.1. You can download the latest Mac client for System Center Configuration Manager here. Note: The version of theMac client agent displayed in the Mac preference pane may be <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/01/06/support-for-macos-sierra-in-configuration-manager/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thecurrent branch (version 1610) of System Center Configuration Manager now supports macOS Sierra(v10.12).macOS Sierrasupport requires that Configuration Manager Mac clients have a minimum client version of 5.0.8466.1. You can download the latest Mac client for System Center Configuration Manager <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=47719"><u>here</u></a>.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> The version of theMac client agent displayed in the Mac preference pane may be different than the version collected by hardware inventory and displayed in the Configuration Manager Console.</p> <p>For more information about how to upgrade the Configuration Manager Mac client, refer to the <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/clients/manage/upgrade/upgrade-clients-on-mac-computers"><u>How to upgrade clients on Mac computers in System Center Configuration Manager</u></a> topic.</p> <p>An update to System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) for Mac which includes support for macOS Sierra is also available on the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter"><u>https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter</u></a>. The required version is 4.5.27.1.</p> <h4></h4> <h4><strong>Additional resources:</strong></h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt622084.aspx"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Whats New in System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt608540.aspx"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Get Ready for System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt608544.aspx"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Start Using System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt627853.aspx"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt346023.aspx"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Technical Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Download an evaluation version of System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?category=ConfigMgrCB"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">System Center Configuration Manager Forums</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=15983"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">System Center Configuration Manager Support</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Report an issue</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Provide suggestions</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42645"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Download the Configuration Manager Support Center</span></u></a></li> </ul> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>New video for Cloud Management Gateway</title>
<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/01/05/new-video-for-cloud-management-gateway/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 23:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvette OMeally]]></dc:creator>
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<category><![CDATA[Cloud]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[ConfigMgr]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Hybrid Cloud]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[We have created a 10-minute video to demonstrate the basics of deploying and configuring the new Cloud Management Gateway feature. You can watch the video here: For more informationabout the Cloud Management Gateway, see the feature documentation at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/clients/manage/manage-clients-internet.   Additional resources: Whats New in System Center Configuration Manager Get Ready for System Center <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/01/05/new-video-for-cloud-management-gateway/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium">We have created a 10-minute video to demonstrate the basics of deploying and configuring the new Cloud Management Gateway feature. You can watch the video here:</span></p> <div class="video-container"><iframe width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-awTBMdMHFE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <p><span style="color: #000000;font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium">For more informationabout the Cloud Management Gateway, see the feature documentation at </span><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/clients/manage/manage-clients-internet"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium">https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/clients/manage/manage-clients-internet</span></u></a><span style="color: #000000;font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium">. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/plan-design/changes/what-has-changed-from-configuration-manager-2012"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Whats New in System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/plan-design/get-ready"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Get Ready for System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/servers/deploy/start-using"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Start Using System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/servers/deploy/install/upgrade-to-configuration-manager"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbdocs"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbforums"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">System Center Configuration Manager Forums</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbsupport"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">System Center Configuration Manager Support</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/configmgrfeedback"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Report an issue</span></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/configmgridea"><u><span style="color: #0066cc">Provide suggestions</span></u></a></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Update 1612 for Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch – Available Now!</title>
<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2016/12/16/update-1612-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2016 00:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvette OMeally]]></dc:creator>
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<category><![CDATA[Hybrid]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Public Preview]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Windows 10 1607]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1612 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2016/12/16/update-1612-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1612 for the Technical Preview Branch of System Center Configuration Manager has been released. Technical Preview Branch releases give you an opportunity to try out new Configuration Manager features in a test environment before they are made generally available. This months new preview features include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Azure Active Directory onboarding</strong> Creates a connection between Configuration Manager and Azure AD to be used by other cloud services, such as the Cloud Management Gateway.</li> <li><strong>Windows Hello for Business toast notification </strong>– A new Windows 10 toast notification added to let end users know that they need to take additional actions to complete Windows Hello for Business PIN setup.</li> <li><strong>Enhancement for online-licensed apps from the Windows Store for Business </strong> You can now deploy online-licensed apps with a deployment purpose of Available to Windows 10 PCs managed with the Configuration Manager client.</li> <li><strong>Express files support for Windows 10 Cumulative Update </strong> Configuration Manager can now support Windows 10 Cumulative Update using Express files.</li> <li><b><strong>Ability to block installation of an application if specified executables are running </strong>– </b>You can now configure a list of executable files (with the extension .exe) in Deployment Type Properties which, if running, will block installation of an application. After installation is attempted, a user will see a dialog box asking them to close the processes that are blocking installation, and then try again.</li> <li><strong>Ability to retry task sequence </strong> If the task sequence doesnt launch in the task sequence wizard, because policy or a task sequence dependency is not found, you can now click Previous to retry the task sequence.</li> <li><strong>OData endpoint data access </strong> Configuration Manager now provides a RESTful OData endpoint for accessing Configuration Manager data. The endpoint is compatible with OData version 4, which enables tools such as Excel and Power BI to easily access Configuration Manager data through a single endpoint. Update 1612 for the Technical Preview Branch supports read-only access to objects in Configuration Manager.</li> <li><strong>Data Warehouse for historical reporting </strong> The Data Warehouse enhances reporting for Configuration Manager by storing long-term data for historic reporting. This enables you to look at compliance, application deployment, and more, with reports that show trends over a period of time.</li> </ul> <p>This release also includes the following changes for customers using System Center Configuration Manager connected with Microsoft Intune to manage mobile devices:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Multi-Factor Authentication for enrollment moved to the Azure portal </strong>– Now that you can set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) for device enrollment in the Azure portal, the MFA option has been removed in the Configuration Manager console. You can find more information on setting up MFA for enrollment here: <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/deploy-use/multi-factor-authentication-azure-active-directory"><u>https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/deploy-use/multi-factor-authentication-azure-active-directory</u></a>.</li> </ul> <p>Update 1612 for Technical Preview Branch is available in the Configuration Manager console. For new installations please use the 1610 baseline version of Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>available on TechNet Evaluation Center</u></a>.</p> <p>We would love to hear your thoughts about the latest Technical Preview! To provide feedback or report any issues with the functionality included in this Technical Preview, please use <a href="https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext/Feedback"><u>Connect</u></a>. If theres a new feature or enhancement you want us to consider for future updates, please use the <a href="http://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/"><u>Configuration Manager UserVoice site</u></a>.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>The System Center Configuration Manager team</p> <p><strong>Configuration Manager Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/core/get-started/technical-preview"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager Technical Previews </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/sccm/"><u>Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?category=ConfigMgrCB"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Forums </u></a></p> <p><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbsupport"><u>System Center Configuration Manager Support</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42645"><u>Download the Configuration Manager Support Center</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview"><u>System Center Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection (technical preview branch version 1610</u></a></p> ]]></content:encoded>
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