In this post, we will be looking at using SCCM dynamic queries to populate collections in our deployments. As an SCCM administrator, you most likely had to plan out mass deployments to all your servers or workstations or even both. How did you go ahead and populate your collections? Queries? Since the introduction of SCCM 2012, we now have a multitude of options, most notably: Direct membership Queries Include a collection Exclude a collection Chances are, if you are deploying new software to be part of a baseline for workstations (for example), you will also add it to your task sequence. In my past life, I must admit, I really did like queries. They can be such a powerful tool to populate your collections. I always was looking for ways to pimp the usual types of queries we use. For example, we developed a fabulous list of operational collections that we … Read More
Deploy the SCCM 2012 Console using the Application Model
The installation of SCCM 2012 console can be either manually or automatically. Manual installation remains a good choice if you have a small team. Using role-based access control in SCCM 2012, you can delegate administrative tasks to your team and allow more users with different level of access to the SCCM 2012 console. At this point, you would rather go the automatic way. This post will explain you how to save time by using the Application Model in SCCM 2012 to automatically deploy the console to all your devices. We won’t cover the pre-requisites needed to install the SCCM 2012 console on a device. Make sure your devices are compliant. Step 1 | Create a Collection To regroup all the devices of users that will be using the console, there’s two possible types of collection to trigger the installation, either user or device collection. Users Create a user collection if your goal … Read More
Software Center displays “Less than 1 Mb” on each Applications.
SCCM Software Center displays “Less than 1 Mb” on each application that are installed on a machine. This post shows how to fix SCCM Software Center Less 1Mb error. This value is not configurable in SCCM. It is automatically calculated when you install an application. SCCM version is 2012 R2 CU2. SCCM Software Center Less 1Mb Cause This is a display bug coming from Software Center. When clicking on an application, the information is updated and displayed correctly. In my example, I clicked on both Adobe Reader and Flash Player. When hitting F5 to refresh, you’re getting back to square 1 : Software center displays “Less than 1 mb” on each application. You can easily reproduce the problem by clicking on any applications and by refreshing. Resolution I’ve submitted this bug to Microsoft Connect. Please up-vote my submission if you’re experiencing the same problem. The more up-vote it gets, the more … Read More
SCCM deployment type cannot be deleted
In SCCM, you try to delete a deployment type and you receive the following error : sccm deployment type cannot be deleted. To delete this deployment type the following references must be deleted. An application has one or more deployment types. These deployment types include the installation files and information that are required to install software on devices. A deployment type also has rules, such as detection methods, and requirements. These rules specify when and how the client installs the software. You want to delete the referring object, you can’t find it because you have previously deleted it. Keep calm and do not cry… This can be resolve easily. The problem is that you created a deployment type, refer in another DT and then delete it. SCCM keeps a history of all changes in applications. Yes, each time you make a modification, SCCM records the change so that you can revert … Read More
SCCM 2012 R2 Application Uninstall Button is Grayed Out
I’ve found a bug in the latest SCCM release. SCCM 2012 R2 application uninstall button is grayed out An application cannot be uninstalled using Software Center when it contains more than one deployment type. I created an application to deploy Acrobat Reader using the msi The application contains 2 deployment type (Install for User) One DT has a requirement for English OS, the other DT is for French OS The installation is successful but it can’t be uninstalled using the Software Center (The uninstall button is grayed out) When a DT is deleted, the application can be uninstalled This scenario has been reproduce with other applications I recreated the same scenario in SCCM RTM version and the uninstall button is available even with 2 DT. I have submitted the bug to Microsoft through the connect portal, I’ll be following on this bug in this post. Stay tuned. Update Nov.18: Microsoft has … Read More