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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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<title>Update 1708 for Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch – Available Now!</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2017 17:46:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1708 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/2017/08/26/update-1708-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 1708 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> <ul> <li><strong>Restart computers from the admin console </strong>– You can now restart a computer with a client notification action for devices.</li> <li><strong>Create and run scripts with optional parameters</strong> – You can now create and run scripts with optional parameters to devices and collections.</li> <li><strong>Software Center Customization </strong>– You can add enterprise branding elements and specify the visibility of tabs in Software Center. You can add a Software Center specific company name, set a color theme, set a company logo, and set the visibility of tabs for client devices.</li> <li><strong>Management Insights –</strong> You can gain valuable insights into the current state of your environment based on analysis of data in the site database.</li> </ul> <p>Update 1708 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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<title>Role Based Access Control: A Configuration Manager favorite, now in Intune</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Role Based Access Control (RBAC) has been a favorite feature of the System Center Configuration Manager community since its introduction, and now its available in Intune. RBAC in Intune enables you to easily define who can perform various Intune tasks within your organization, and who those tasks apply to. RBAC gives you greater flexibility and <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/08/15/role-based-access-control-a-configuration-manager-favorite-now-in-intune/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Role Based Access Control (RBAC) has been a favorite feature of the System Center Configuration Manager community since its introduction, and now its available in Intune. RBAC in Intune enables you to easily define who can perform various Intune tasks within your organization, and who those tasks apply to. RBAC gives you greater flexibility and control while ensuring your IT administrators have the necessarypermissions to perform their job.</p> <h2>Integration with Azure AD Directory Roles for high level access control</h2> <p>The new <a href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/06/08/the-new-intune-and-conditional-access-admin-consoles-are-ga/">Intune admin experience</a> on Azure delivers deeper levels of integration with Azure Active Directory, which includes Azure AD Groups as well as integration with Azure AD Directory Roles. This integration provides the underpinnings of Intunes RBAC capabilities and our overall permissions management story. RBAC for Intune starts by leveraging four Azure AD Directory Roles that define high level administrative access to Intune workstreams and tasks:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Global Administrator / Company Administrator</strong>: users in this role have access to all administrative features in Azure AD, including conditional access. They can also manage all of Intune.</li> <li><strong>User Administrator</strong>: users in this role can manage users and groups but cannot manage all of Intune.</li> <li><strong>Intune Service Administrator</strong>: users in this role can manage all of Intune, including management of users and devices, as well group creation and management. This role does not allow for management of Azure ADs Conditional Access settings.</li> <li><strong>Conditional Access Administrator</strong>: users in this role can manage Azure ADs Conditional Access policies, but not all of Intune.</li> </ul> <h2>Intune Roles for finer-grained control based on job function</h2> <p>From there you can define finer-grained controls by leveraging built-in Intune roles, which are designed to mirror your IT Departments job functions. There are five pre-defined roles built into Intune:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Policy and Profile Manager</strong>: users in this role have rights to manage configuration and compliance policies.</li> <li><strong>Application Manager</strong>: users in this role have rights to manage mobile and Intune managed app protection policies.</li> <li><strong>Helpdesk Operator</strong>: users in this role have rights to manage tasks appropriate for end-user service desk support personnel.</li> <li><strong>Read Only Operator</strong>: users in this role have rights to view Intune information without the ability to change configurations and policies.</li> <li><strong>Intune Role Administrator</strong>: uses in this role have rights to manage of Intune Roles.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://msdnshared.blob.core.windows.net/media/2017/08/RBAC-screenshot.png"><img title="RBAC screenshot" style="float: none;padding-top: 0px;padding-left: 0px;margin-left: auto;padding-right: 0px;margin-right: auto;border: 0px" border="0" alt="RBAC screenshot" src="https://msdnshared.blob.core.windows.net/media/2017/08/RBAC-screenshot_thumb.png" width="1024" height="489" /></a></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>You can also create custom roles</strong> with any permissions required for a specific function. For example, if an IT department group manages applications, policies and configuration profiles, you can add all of those permissions together in one custom role.</p> <p><strong>And if youre into automation</strong> you can automate any RBAC task such as creating custom roles, or adding/modifying role assignments using the <a href="https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/docs/api-reference/beta/resources/intune_graph_overview">Microsoft Graph API</a>. We also have a set of <a href="https://github.com/microsoftgraph/powershell-intune-samples">PowerShell scripts</a> that can help you get started.</p> <h2>Get started using RBAC in Intune today</h2> <p>For more detail on our RBAC story and how to get started using it in your Intune admin experience on Azure, <a href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/intunesupport/2017/08/07/using-the-new-role-based-access-controls-in-intune/">check out this blog post from Dave Randall</a>, the Program Manager responsible for RBAC in Intune. Daves post includes step by step screenshots that walk you through the capabilities, and shows you how granular you can get with defining access for roles.</p> <p>RBAC gives IT administrators a simple way to enable powerful control over who can perform various administrative tasks within their organization and they are available to use today in our <a href="http://portal.azure.com/">new admin experience on Azure</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Now Available: Update 1706 for System Center Configuration Manager</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 21:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Happy Friday! We are delighted to announce that we have released version 1706 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. <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/07/28/now-available-update-1706-for-system-center-configuration-manager/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Friday! We are delighted to announce that we have released version 1706 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. With each release of Configuration Manager, we are focusing on the following themes:</p> <ol> <li>Configuration Manager makes it easier to adopt and deploy <strong>Windows 10 </strong>and <strong>Office 365</strong>.</li> <li>Configuration Manager enables the management of <strong>Windows 10 security settings</strong> to protect users and company data.</li> <li>Configuration Manager helps customers build the bridge to <strong><a href="https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Infographic-Simplify-37e77674">modern management</a> </strong>of Windows to simplify management.</li> <li>Configuration Manager <strong>infrastructure is streamlined </strong>for simpler and easier use, reducing your total cost of ownership.</li> <li>Microsoft continues to provide iterative value to customers using Configuration Manager <strong>connected</strong> <strong>with <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-platform/microsoft-intune">Microsoft Intune</a></strong>.</li> <li>Microsoft is committed to delighting our customers by continuing to invest and iterate on Configuration Manager based on <strong>customer feedback</strong>.</li> </ol> <p>We are continuing to see strong adoption by our customers. As of today, we have more than 40,000 organizations managing more than 84 million devices using the Current Branch of Configuration Manager. And thanks to our active <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview">Technical Preview Branch</a> community, the 1706 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, 1706 has also been tested at scale – by real customers, in real production environments.</p> <p>Here are just few of the enhancements that are available in this update:</p> <h2>Windows 10 and Office 365</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Manage Microsoft Surface driver updates</strong> – You can now use Configuration Manager to manage Microsoft Surface driver updates.</li> <li><strong>Windows Analytics Commercial ID and Windows telemetry levels</strong> – You can now specify the Windows Analytics Commercial ID and configure telemetry, commercial data, and Internet Explorer data collection settings in Client Settings for use with Upgrade Readiness.</li> <li><strong>Improvement for Express Update support</strong> – Express file download time has been significantly improved.</li> <li><strong>Improved user experience for Office 365 updates </strong>– Improvements have been made to leverage the Office Click-to-Run user experience when a client installs an Office 365 update. This includes pop-up and in-app notifications, and a countdown experience<strong>.</strong></li> </ul> <h2>Windows 10 Security</h2> <ul> <li><strong>SecureBoot and TPM inventory data</strong> – Hardware inventory can now determine whether the device has SecureBoot enabled and various properties of the TPM (enabled by default).</li> <li><strong>Windows Defender Device Guard</strong> – You can now include trust for specific files and folder paths in Device Guard policies.</li> </ul> <h2>Modern Management</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Azure AD-enabled Cloud Management</strong> – You can now onboard the site to Azure AD via Cloud Services. Additionally, you can install the client on the Internet.</li> <li><strong>Windows Update for Business enhancements</strong> – There is a new dedicated experience to configure and deploy deferral settings for easy discoverability.</li> </ul> <h2>Streamlined Infrastructure</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Cloud services consolidation</strong> – There is now common experience for OMS Connector, Upgrade Readiness, Windows Store for Business, and Cloud Management.</li> <li><strong>Reload boot images with latest WinPE 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> <li><strong>Boundary Group improvements</strong> – Boundary groups now support configuring the time for fallback for software update points.</li> <li><strong>Configuration Manager Update Reset Tool</strong> – We have added new tool to reset and restart in-console updates when they have problems downloading or replicating.</li> <li><strong>Accessibility </strong>– Screen reader improvements and improved keyboard navigation in and out of the ribbon in the Configuration Manager console.</li> </ul> <h2>Configuration Manager connected with Microsoft Intune</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Entrust as certificate authority for PFX Certificates</strong> – Entrust can now be used as the certificate authority for PFX certificates.</li> <li><strong>Additional Android for Work features</strong> – You can now configure app configuration policies for Android for Work.</li> <li><strong>Additional Compliance Policy settings</strong> – We added additional compliance policy settings that were previously available only in Intune standalone.</li> <li><strong>Enrollment restriction conditions</strong> – Admin can now prevent enrollment for iOS or Android devices marked as personal.</li> <li><strong>Cisco IPSec VPN support for iOS</strong> – Cisco IPsec will be a new connection type option for VPN profiles for iOS.</li> <li><strong>Windows Edition Upgrade policy</strong> – This policy allows admins to set a policy to upgrade Windows 10 to Enterprise editions.</li> <li><strong>Additional MAM settings</strong> – We added new settings such as block screen capture (Android only), disable contact sync, and disable printing.</li> <li><strong>Windows configuration settings</strong> – We added new Windows configuration item settings that were previously only available in Intune standalone.</li> </ul> <h2>Customer Feedback</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Create and run PowerShell scripts</strong> – You can now create and run scripts with parameters to devices and collections.</li> <li><strong>Task Sequence improvements</strong> – You can now easily toggle when the task sequence progress is or is not displayed to the end user, on a granular step-by-step basis. Additionally, groups in the task sequence editor can be collapsed or expanded.</li> <li><strong>Share an application from Software Center</strong> – You can copy a direct link to an application in Software Center using the new Share button in the Application Details view.</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-1706">What’s new in version 1706 of System Center Configuration Manager</a> documentation.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> As the update is rolled out globally in the coming weeks, it will be automatically downloaded, and you will be notified when it is ready to install from the “Updates and Servicing” node in your Configuration Manager console. If you can’t wait to try these new features, this <a href="https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/ConfigMgr-1706-Enable-9dd40f68">PowerShell script</a> can be used to ensure that you are in the first wave of customers getting the update. By running this script, you will see the update available in your console right away.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> If you downloaded and installed the 1706 update between Aug 8th and Aug 11th, and have experienced product issues please view our support post <a href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/configurationmgr/2017/08/14/refresh-of-update-1706-for-system-center-configuration-manager-current-branch/">here</a>.</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">Site and Client Deployment forum</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">Connect</a>.If there’s a new feature or enhancement you want us to consider including in future updates, please use the <a href="http://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/">Configuration Manager UserVoice site</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">What’s New in System Center Configuration Manager</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/plan-design/get-ready">Get Ready for System Center Configuration Manager</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/servers/deploy/start-using">Start Using System Center Configuration Manager</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/servers/deploy/install/upgrade-to-configuration-manager">Upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager</a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbdocs">Documentation for System Center Configuration Manager</a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbforums">System Center Configuration Manager Forums</a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/cmcbsupport">System Center Configuration Manager Support</a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/configmgrfeedback">Report an issue</a></li> <li><a href="https://aka.ms/configmgridea">Provide suggestions</a></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Update 1707 for Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch – Available Now!</title>
<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/07/28/update-1707-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:00:02 +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 1707 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/2017/07/28/update-1707-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 1707 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> <ul> <li><strong>Client Peer Cache support for express installation files for Windows 10 and Office 365</strong> – Beginning with this release, Peer Cache supports distribution of content express installation files for Windows 10 and of update files for Office 365. No additional configuration or changes are required.</li> <li><strong>Create and run scripts with parameters</strong> – You can now create and run scripts with parameters to devices and collections.</li> <li><strong>Configure network definitions using Windows Defender Application Guard policies</strong> – You can now configure network definitions using Windows Defender Application Guard policies. These include domain names, IP ranges, cloud resources, and proxy servers.</li> <li><strong>Surface Device Dashboard</strong> – You can now use the Surface Device Dashboard to view information about the model and operating system version of your Surface devices.</li> </ul> <p>Update 1707 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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<title>System Center Updates Publisher June 2017 Preview is now available</title>
<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/07/03/system-center-updates-publisher-june-2017-preview-is-now-available/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 14:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvette OMeally]]></dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Today we are announcing availability of System Center Updates Publisher (SCUP) Preview. Many of you are using SCUP 2011 now to: Import updates from external catalogs (non-Microsoft update catalogs). Modify update definitions including applicability, and deployment metadata. Export updates to external catalogs. Publish updates to an update server. This SCUP preview adds support for Windows <p><a class="read-more" href="https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/07/03/system-center-updates-publisher-june-2017-preview-is-now-available/">Continue reading</a></p>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we are announcing availability of System Center Updates Publisher (SCUP) Preview. Many of you are using SCUP 2011 now to:</p> <ul> <li>Import updates from external catalogs (non-Microsoft update catalogs).</li> <li>Modify update definitions including applicability, and deployment metadata.</li> <li>Export updates to external catalogs.</li> <li>Publish updates to an update server.</li> </ul> <p>This SCUP preview adds support for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016. Users who are familiar with SCUP 2011 will be able to easily use the preview on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 systems as there are no major changes to the way the SCUP works.</p> <h3>Joining the preview</h3> <p>We are excited to have you join our preview! To get started:</p> <ol> <li>Download the SCUP Preview <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55543">here</a>.</li> <li>Run UpdatesPublisher.msi on a computer that meets the prerequisites.</li> <li>Configure the options for SCUP.</li> <li>Start using the features of SCUP.</li> </ol> <p>For a walkthrough of these steps please read our <a href="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/sum/tools/updates-publisher">System Center Updates Publisher documentation</a>.</p> <p>We would love to hear your feedback. If you have a feature request, share your ideas with us on the <a href="http://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/">Configuration Manager UserVoice site</a>. You can report issues with SCUP on <a href="https://connect.microsoft.com/ConfigurationManagervnext">Connect</a> or reach out to us directly at <a href="mailto:Scupfeedback@microsoft.com">Scupfeedback@microsoft.com</a>.</p> <h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3> <p><strong>Q.</strong> Does this release include SCUP integration with the Configuration Manager Console?</p> <p><strong>A.</strong> This preview is to enable SCUP 2011 features on our newest OSes and is not directly related to work that is planned for Configuration Manager Console Integration. For the latest news about that, please see the UserVoice item <a href="https://configurationmanager.uservoice.com/forums/300492-ideas/suggestions/8803711-3rd-party-patching-scup-integration-with-sccm-co">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Q.</strong> Can I use this preview release with Windows 7 or WSUS 3.x?</p> <p><strong>A.</strong> Windows 7 and WSUS 3.x are not supported with this release. Please continue to use SCUP 2011.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Q.</strong> Does this preview release support upgrade from SCUP 2011?</p> <p><strong>A.</strong> For Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 R2 systems that have SCUP 2011 installed, installation of the preview will not uninstall or interfere with the existing SCUP 2011 installation. On these systems, you may continue to use SCUP 2011 or use the preview version, however the two installations will not share data.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Update 1706 for Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch – Available Now!</title>
<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/06/23/update-1706-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2017 01:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone! We are happy to let you know that update 1706 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/2017/06/23/update-1706-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 1706 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> <h3>Client</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Include trust for specific file paths in Device Guard policies</strong> – Optionally, include trust for a specific local file or folder path on clients running a Device Guard policy. Any binaries at the locations specified in the policy can run on targeted clients when enforcement is enabled in the policy.</li> <li><strong>Register Windows 10 devices with Azure Active Directory</strong> – A new client setting (in Cloud Services group) is enabled by default to automatically register new Windows 10 domain joined devices with Azure AD.</li> </ul> <h3>Application Lifecycle and Content</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Specify a different install content location and uninstall content location for a deployment type</strong> – You can now specify a different install content location and uninstall content location for a deployment type. Additionally, you can also leave the uninstall content location empty.</li> <li><strong>Improvements for Software Update Points in Boundary Groups</strong> – Boundary groups now support configuring the time for fallback for software update points.</li> </ul> <h3>Operating System Deployment</h3> <ul> <li><strong>PXE network boot support for IPv6</strong> – In an IPv6-only network, boot a device via PXE to start a task sequence OS deployment.</li> <li><strong> Hide task sequence progress</strong> – Easily toggle when the task sequence progress is or is not displayed to the end user, on a granular step-by-step basis.</li> </ul> <h3>Conditional Access</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Device Health Attestation assessment </strong><strong>for compliance policies for conditional</strong> <strong>access</strong> – Use Device Health Attestation status as a compliance policy rule for conditional access to company resources.</li> </ul> <h3>Software Updates</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Manage Microsoft Surface driver updates</strong> – You can now use Configuration Manager to manage Microsoft Surface driver updates.</li> <li><strong>Windows Update for Business policy setting configuration </strong>– Use configuration items to configure deferral settings for Windows Update for Business.</li> </ul> <h3>Core Infrastructure</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Site Server Role High Availability</strong> – You can now add a primary site server in ‘passive mode’ to your standalone site to increase availability.</li> <li><strong>Create and run scripts</strong> – Create and run scripts from Configuration Manager.</li> <li><strong>Upgrade Readiness added to Azure Services Wizard</strong> – You can now use Azure Services Wizard to connect ConfigMgr to Upgrade Readiness in Windows Analytics to synchronize data to assess device compatibility with Windows 10.</li> <li><strong>Accessibility improvements in the Configuration Manager console</strong> – This preview introduces several improvements to the accessibility features in the Configuration Manager console.</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>Android and iOS Enrollment Restrictions</strong> – Admins can now specify that users cannot enroll personal Android or iOS devices in their hybrid environment, limiting enrollment to predeclared company-owned devices or DEP-enrolled devices only.</li> <li><strong>New options for compliance policies</strong> – You can now configure new options for compliance policies that were previously only available in Intune standalone.</li> <li><strong>New settings for Windows configuration items</strong> – You can now configure new Windows configuration item settings that were previously only available in Intune standalone.</li> <li><strong>Cisco (IPsec) support for iOS VPN Profiles</strong> – Admins can now use Cisco (IPsec) as a connection type for VPN profiles for iOS.</li> <li><strong>App Protection settings to block printing and contact sync</strong> – Additional settings have been added to block printing and contact sync on Intune-enlightened applications.</li> <li><strong>PFX certificate creation and distribution and S/MIME support</strong> – Admins can create and deploy PFX certificates to users utilizing an Entrust certification authority. These certificates can then be used for S/MIME encryption, decryption, and authentication by devices that the user has enrolled.</li> </ul> <p>Update 1706 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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<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/06/02/update-1705-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:01:42 +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 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>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvette OMeally]]></dc:creator>
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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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<link>https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/enterprisemobility/2017/04/21/update-1704-for-configuration-manager-technical-preview-branch-available-now/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:40:19 +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 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>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvette OMeally]]></dc:creator>
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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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