Lars Lohmann

Move Distribution Point Content library between drives SCCM 2012 R2

Now that we have access to the Configuration Manager 2012 R2 Toolkit http://larslohmann.blogspot.dk/2013/12/configuration-manager-toolkit-for.html, lets try to move Distribution point data from one drive to another. In order to do this we need ContentLibraryTransfer.exe ContentLibraryTransfer.exe -SourceDrive <current drive letter> -TargetDrive <new drive letter> When you install the toolkit the file will

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Task Sequence fails with error 0x87d00269

You might see this error for example when you install applications in a task sequence when the computer is not domain joined (in a workgroup). We can see here that the error arise when installing the first application: Taking a closer look at SMSTS.log shows MP list missing in WMI,

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SSRS – User does not have required permissions

You might see this error when trying to configure SQL Reporting Services after installation. User does not have required permissions. Verify that sufficient permissions have been granted and Windows User Account Control (UAC) restrictions have been addressed. The problem is that UAC is active. We do not want to disable

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Install Printer driver

Some times I need to install a printer driver silently, this could for example be in a SCCM Task Sequence. One way around this is to use the build-in tools in C:WindowsSystem32Printing_Admin_Scripts Lets try to install the HP Universal Printer Driver this way, by using the command: cscript “C:WindowsSystem32Printing_Admin_Scriptsen-USprndrvr.vbs” -a

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Change network type from public to private

You might want to change your network type from public to private in Windows 8.1, in these examples I have used Windows 8.1 Enterprise version. Lets first check the current type, right click the network icon in the notification area: Select open Network and Sharing Center: The current type is

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Windows 8.1 Boot to Desktop GPO

In Windows 8.1 we have an option to boot windows directly to the desktop (desktop mode). Right click on the taskbar and select Properties. Select the Navigation tab and under Start screen, check the first option that says When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go

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Configuration Manager Toolkit for System center 2012 R2

Microsoft has now released the Configuration Manager Toolkit for System center 2012 R2, one I have been looking forward to.   The Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Toolkit contains fifteen downloadable tools to help you manage and troubleshoot Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36213    

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System Center Endpoint Protection Client Update

Update 05-03-2015 http://larslohmann.blogspot.dk/2015/03/system-center-endpoint-protection.html Original Post: Microsoft has released an update for the System Center Endpoint protection clients. This updates is available for SCCM 2012 R2 Endpoint Protection Clients, SCCM 2012 SP1 Endpoint Protection Clients and Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 Clients. KB2907566 The update includes this file: The installation is pretty

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The Group policy Client service failed the sign-in

I have seen this error first time you try to login on a newly SCCM 2012 R2 deployed Windows 8.1 computer. The Group policy Client service failed the sign-in. The universal unique identifier (UUID) type is not supported. This is only happening when I use the original RTM ISO en_windows_8_1_enterprise_x64_dvd_2791088.iso

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Unknown Computers and Required Task Sequence that fails – Part 2

last time I took a look at the Unknown computer object created when a task sequence fail http://larslohmann.blogspot.com/2013/11/unknown-computers-and-required-task.html. But in some situations this object is not created, let try to remove the network while WINPE is downloading: It will off course fail and if you try to PXE boot again

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ldentify if SCCM 2012 R2 hotfix 2905002 has been installed

Microsoft has released and update for System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2 (SCCM) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2905002 In order to identify if the update has been installed we can use these methods: First let us take a look at the console, after the update the console reports version 5.0.7958.1000 which is the same

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Link: XenApp 6.5 Optimization and Tuning

Here are some good links to take a closer look at when planning a XenApp infrastructure:   Optimization Guide for Windows Server 2008R2 with XenApp 6/6.5 http://blogs.citrix.com/2011/12/06/optimization-guide-for-windows-server-2008r2-with-xenapp-66-5-%E2%80%93-available-now/   Citrix Guidelines for Antivirus Software Configuration http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX127030   XenDesktop and XenApp Best Practices http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX132799   Citrix XenApp on VMware Best Practices Guide

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Access is denied

You might se the error Access is denied when some users start a published application or desktop from XenApp. This issue can be seen on users who are member of an extended number of groups, there is not a specific number because it depends on the current number of users

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Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8.1 (RSAT)

Microsoft has released new version of RSAT for Windows 8.1. Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8.1 enables IT administrators to manage roles and features that are installed on computers that are running Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 from a remote computer that is running Windows 8.1.

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Windows 8.1 and Windows 2012 R2 KMS keys

The default KMS keys used for volume licensing editions of Windows 8.1 and  Windows Server 2012 R2 has been updated. KMS Client Setup Keys Operating system edition KMS Client Setup Key Windows 8.1 Professional GCRJD-8NW9H-F2CDX-CCM8D-9D6T9 Windows 8.1 Professional N HMCNV-VVBFX-7HMBH-CTY9B-B4FXY Windows 8.1 Enterprise MHF9N-XY6XB-WVXMC-BTDCT-MKKG7 Windows 8.1 Enterprise N TT4HM-HN7YT-62K67-RGRQJ-JFFXW Windows

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Windows 8.1 and Windows 2012 R2 KMS keys

The default KMS keys used for volume licensing editions of Windows 8.1 and  Windows Server 2012 R2 has been updated. KMS Client Setup Keys Operating system edition KMS Client Setup Key Windows 8.1 Professional GCRJD-8NW9H-F2CDX-CCM8D-9D6T9 Windows 8.1 Professional N HMCNV-VVBFX-7HMBH-CTY9B-B4FXY Windows 8.1 Enterprise MHF9N-XY6XB-WVXMC-BTDCT-MKKG7 Windows 8.1 Enterprise N TT4HM-HN7YT-62K67-RGRQJ-JFFXW Windows

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Latest version of VMware tools

I sometimes need to have access to the latest version of VMware tools or to a version matching a specific ESX version. This is for example the case when packaging the tools for use in a SCCM task sequence. VMware provides all the versions here: http://packages.vmware.com/tools/esx/index.html You will be able

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Windows Deployment Services error 0xC107010C

Last week I had a remote SCCM distribution point with PXE where the WDS service could not start. The event log showed this error: All other Distribution points with PXE support was working as expected. The reason behind the error showed out  to be a missing Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable

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Identify if SCCM 2012 SP1 CU3 has been installed

Cumulative Update 3 for System Center Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 has been released http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2882125 After upgrading to System Center Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 CU3, you will be able to identify the update as shown here. First let us take a look at the console, after the update the console reports

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Your Java version is insecure

This is an update I have personally been looking forward to for a very long time. When using Java in an enterprise environment the automatic Expiration Date has been a very big issue for many. Now with Java 7 Update 40 it looks like this warning can finally be disabled.

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