December 2007 - Technical Rollup Mail - Manageability
News
SCCM07 Virtual Hard Disk Program launches! We are pleased to announce the release to web of the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Virtual Hard Disk. Part of the Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk program, the Microsoft VHD format is the common virtualization file format that provides a uniform product support system, and provides more seamless manageability, security, reliability and cost-efficiency for customers. Download the VHDs and evaluate them for free in your own environment without the need for dedicated servers or complex installations. This free, 500 day time bombed fully configured virtual machine is available to the field, customers and partners and can be found at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/bb738372.aspx
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 now available for purchase Configuration Manager 2007 (ConfigMgr) – previously Systems Management Server (SMS) – is now available for purchase. Configuration Manager is an integral part of the Core IO model helping to improve your clients’ ability to more effectively manage and secure their desktop, server and remote infrastructures while optimizing their resources with minimal user-intervention. Some of the new features are: · Desired Configuration Management · OS Deployment & Mobile Device Management as integrated features (previously feature packs) · Internet Based Client Management for management over the Internet of systems that rarely connect to the network · Branch Distribution Points · Network Access Protection (NAP) for Configuration Manager
In addition to the stand alone client and server MLs, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 is now offered as part of the Server Management Suite. This suite, which also includes System Center Operations Manager 2007, System Center Virtual Machine Manager and System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, enables unparalleled management of physical and virtual IT environments to cater to today’s dynamic IT infrastructures. https://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/configmgr/default.mspx https://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/designedforbig/
Tech Centers now available for System Centre products A central point for all aspects of System Center products is now available. This includes links to: · Webcasts · Virtual Labs · Downloads · Community · Documentation · And much more... https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/configmgr/default.aspx https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/opsmgr/default.aspx
Manageability Team Blog https://blogs.technet.com/smsandmom/default.aspx
Documents System Centre Configuration Manager 2007 and Systems Management Server 2003 Managing Windows XP Embedded Systems with SMS 2003 sp3 This document describes the steps necessary to manage Windows XP Embedded Systems with SMS 2003 sp3.
Datacenter Optimization with System Center Whitepaper outlining benefits of using latest System Center products to optimize the datacenter
SC Config Mgr 2007 Software Update Management Guidance - Migration from SMS 2003 ITMU This whitepaper provides guidance on how to migrate software update management from Systems Management Server 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
System Centre Operations Manager 2007
Operations Manager 2007 Performance and Scalability Whitepaper This document describes performance and scalability guidelines to consider when planning a Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 deployment.
Datacenter Optimization with System Center Whitepaper outlining benefits of using latest System Center products to optimize the datacenter
System Center Operations Manager 2007 Documentation This download contains documentation for System Center Operations Manager 2007.
System Center Operations Manager 2007 Active Directory Management Pack Guide This download contains the System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack Guide for Active Directory.
OpsMgr 2007 Key Concepts This guide describes the key concepts required to understand Operations Manager. It describes modelling, how modelling is implemented in Operations Manager, and key changes between Operations Manager 2005 and 2007.
Microsoft® System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 Management Pack Guide for Microsoft® Operations Manager 2005 This guide helps the user deploy and use the management pack for DPM 2007 on Microsoft Operations Manager 2005.
System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 Management Pack Guide for Operations Manager 2007 This guide helps the user deploy and use the management pack for DPM 2007 on System Center Operations Manager 2007.
Remote Operations Manager 2007 Deployment Guide Best practices for deploying Remote Operations Manager 2007
Downloads System Centre Configuration Manager 2007 and Systems Management Server 2003 System Center Configuration Manager 2007 RTM evaluation Download the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 RTM evaluation here. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/bb736730.aspx
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Documentation Library (November 2007) Download an updated version of the documentation for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 for a computer running the Configuration Manager console.
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Toolkit The ConfigMgr 2007 Toolkit contains 7 downloadable tools to help you manage and troubleshoot ConfigMgr 2007.
Configuration Manager 2007 Configuration Pack This Configuration Pack helps track configuration compliance for your Configuration Manager 2007 site server roles, such as management points, distribution points, and software update points.
Configuration Manager 2007 Vulnerability Assessment Configuration Pack This Configuration Pack helps track common software mis-configurations which might make client computers more vulnerable to attack.
Configuration Pack Catalogs Over 30 Configuration Packs for DCM have been posted. Desired Configuration Management (DCM) is a feature in System Center Configuration Manager. With DCM, utilize Microsoft and third party best practice configuration knowledge to improve configuration definition and maintenance. Find the software you need to define configurations for your Microsoft and third party applications with Configuration Manager 2007. https://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/scp/configmgr07.aspx
MS SMS 2003 SP3 Client.msi and *.msp rollup of fixes This release addresses a number of Microsoft SMS 2003 SP3 client side fixes. A Brief explanation of these issues is included in the Overview section.
System Centre Operations Manager and Microsoft Operations Manager
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 MP for Microsoft SC Ops Mgr 2007 The Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (ConfigMgr) Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager 2007. This Management Pack helps administrators manage and administer Configuration Manager 2007 servers.
QoE Monitoring Server Management Pack QoE Monitoring Server Management Pack for MOM 2005 monitors the audio and video quality for Office Communications Server 2007 Server Enterprise Voice deployment.
Essentials 2007 Product Tour Standalone product tour for Essentials 2007
Windows Server 2000/2003 OS Management Pack Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003 Operating System provides the fundamental monitoring basics for computers running the Windows Server 2000 and 2003 Operating System.
Print Server 2000/2003 MP for SC Ops Mgr 2007 Provides Print Server performance and health monitoring on Windows® 2000 and later Operating Systems. Requires OpsMgr 2007 MOM 2005 Backward Compatibility MP Update 6.0.5000.1 (or higher).
Windows Server 2000/2003 DHCP MP for SCOM 2007 Collects events generated by the Microsoft Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Service (DHCP) in Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003. Ensures this critical part of your Windows infrastructure is working correctly, and helps prevent costly service outages.
SC VMM 2007 MP for MOM 2005 The Virtual Machine Manager Management Pack centrally monitors virtual environments managed by multiple VMM servers, monitoring availability of VMM and the VMM agents on hosts and library servers.
Server Virtualization MP for SC Ops Mgr 2007 The Server Virtualization Management Pack monitors availability and health of virtual machines, their hosts, and all components of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 (VMM).
Windows Domain Name System (DNS) 2000/2003 Management Pack The Windows Domain Name System Management Pack monitors DNS events placed in the Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 system event logs, highlighting events that may indicate possible service outages or configuration problems, so you can quickly take corrective or preventative actions.
Office Communications Server 2007 MP for MOM 2005 The Office Communications Server 2007 Management Pack for MOM 2005 monitors the health of computers running Office Communications Server 2007 on Windows Server 2003
Events/WebCasts
Microsoft System Center for Server Infrastructure Optimization Date: Nov 29, 2007,Time: 9:30 AM PST
Optimizing Your Remote and Branch Office Infrastructure with Microsoft System Center Date: Dec 4, 2007, Time:1:00 PM PST
Optimizing Desktop Management with SCCM07 and Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization Date: Dec 11, 2007 Time: 1:00 PM PST
Deploying and Upgrading to System Center Configuration Manager (Part 1 of 2) (Level 300) Monday, December 3, 2007, 11:30 A.M.–1:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Deploying and Upgrading to System Center Configuration Manager (Part 2 of 2) (Level 300) Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 11:30 A.M.–1:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Software Update Management with System Center Configuration Manager (Level 300) Thursday, December 6, 2007, 1:00 P.M.–2:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Deploying Operating Systems with System Center Configuration Manager (Part 1 of 2) (Level 300) Monday, December 10, 2007, 11:30 A.M.–1:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Software Distribution with System Center Configuration Manager (Level 300) Thursday, December 13, 2007. 11:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M. Pacific Time
Deploying Operating Systems with System Center Configuration Manager (Part 2 of 2) (Level 300) Friday, December 14, 2007. 11:30 A.M.–1:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Optimizing Desktop Management with System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization (Level 300) Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 1:00 P.M.–2:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Virtualization Podcast Series More information on the continuing Virtualization podcast series can be found at https://www.microsoft.com/virtualization
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