Russ Rimmerman - ConfigMgr Guy

Russ Rimmerman - Microsoft Sr. Premier Field Engineer - ConfigMgr / Configuration Manager

Looking at PKI certificates using ConfigMgr (SCCM) Compliance Settings

I recently had a request for a way to determine if a specific PKI certificate was installed on...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 03/04/2019

ConfigMgr Speculation Control Baseline FTW!

Update 1/8/2018 – The ConfigMgr product group has released official communications and...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 01/09/2018

Configuration Manager 1602 on Windows 2008 R2 & SQL 2008 R2–Upgrading to Windows 2012 R2 & SQL 2014

Here’s the Scenario. You’re running ConfigMgr 2012 R2 or 1511 on the following: Operating System:...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 03/23/2016

Configuration Manager 1511 to 1602 upgrade walkthrough

Configuration Manager build 1602 has been released! First things first… Read through the upgrade...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 03/11/2016

ConfigMgr Powershell scripts presented at Houston PFE Tech Day

As promised during #HoustonTechDay, I have uploaded the Powershell scripts that I presented....

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 02/20/2015

Use Configuration Manager 2012 Compliance Settings to check for the existence of a PKI certificate

I recently had a request for a way to determine if a specific PKI certificate was installed on...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 01/10/2014

Inventorying and Reporting Scanners, Digital Cameras, and Webcams connected to Configuration Manager 2012 Clients

Similar to one of my past blog posts on how to go about collecting network adapter driver...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 01/07/2014

Translate “Content_" folders into plain English in the 2012 ConfigMgr Content Library

Understanding and troubleshooting the new content library in Configuration Manager 2012 can be...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 12/17/2013

System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Toolkit & SDK Released

We’re pleased to announce the online release of the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 12/07/2013

Inventorying and Reporting Network Adapter Driver details, and how to report only the wireless type (with bonus mini-primer on SQL Report Builder) in Configuration Manager 2012

I occasionally get a question where someone wants to report on some seemingly simple piece of client...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 11/10/2013

Upgrading to System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2

What’s new in Configuration Manager 2012 R2 I won’t go into great detail of what’s...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 10/19/2013

Using Configuration Manager Automatic Client Upgrade to upgrade to the latest System Center Endpoint Protection Client

Update 8/4/2015 - Your voice has been heard!!! Great news - after upgrading to R2 SP1 with CU1,...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 09/09/2013

How to easily determine what is being inventoried on YOUR Configuration Manager 2012 client’s hardware inventory

One bit of important information that can be a challenge to view in one easy-to-see location is what...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 06/21/2013

Sequencing the System Center Configuration Manager 2012 Administrator Console with App-V 5.0

*Update 12/11/2013 – Sequencing the Configuration Manager 2012 Admin console is not officially...

Author: Date: 05/29/2013

Deploying the App-V 5.0 Client Using Configuration Manager 2012 SP1

Whether you’re currently an App-V 4.x shop or just starting to get your feet wet with App-V...

Author: Date: 04/23/2013

Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 All-Inclusive SQL Database Views Listing

Happy MMS 2013 everyone!  Only 2 days, 12 hours, and 20 minutes to go according to the MMS 2013...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 04/05/2013

WinPE 4.0 boot images not working with CPU's that do not support NX/PAE/SSE2

Now that SP1 is out for ConfigMgr 2012, some folks have reported issues after upgrading to ConfigMgr...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 03/03/2013

Technical Documentation for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

Download the Feb 2013 updated help files from...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 02/21/2013

Configuration Manager 2012 RTM to SP1 Upgrade Overview

With the recent release of Configuration Manager 2012 SP1, I thought I’d blog my installation...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 12/20/2012

List of Public Microsoft Support Knowledge Base (KB) Articles for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr 2012)

Keep updated with the latest hotfixes!  This is a great reference to check on first when...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 10/01/2012

Non-HTTPS enabled SSRS site does not work on a fresh Configuration Manager 2012 install

After adding the Reporting Services role to my ConfigMgr 2012 lab, I was immediately receiving...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 07/08/2012

ConfigMgr 2012 Software Catalog error

While working on my ConfigMgr 2012 lab, I was trying to load the Application Catalog through the...

Author: Russ Rimmerman [MSFT] Date: 06/27/2012