Master Configuration Manager: Final Installation Steps

Jason from Tech Neck Solutions completes the Configuration Manager setup, guiding through installation and key post-installation steps.

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Feb 19, 2025 1 min read

Summary

In this video, part of the Configuration Manager Lab Setup series, Jason from Tech Neck Solutions guides viewers through the process of configuring and installing Configuration Manager. Building on the previous videos where virtual machines, domain controllers, and Active Directory were set up, this session focuses on the final step of the installation process.

🔑 Highlights

🔍 Installation Preparation: Ensure that all the prerequisites for Configuration Manager are in place. This includes having the necessary installation files and verifying them with the prerequisite checker.
👨‍💻 Account Setup: The setup uses a predefined account, CM Admin, which was created earlier in the series.
💾 File Management: Use PowerShell to locate and execute the prerequisite check file. Address any warnings, such as SQL Server Security Mode, which might be a false positive.
⚙️ Installation Process: Follow a detailed, step-by-step guide to install Configuration Manager Primary Site, ensuring that the site code and server language settings are appropriately configured.
📂 Path Configuration: Adjust paths for SQL server data files and logs, ensuring they align with the preconfigured database settings.
🌐 Security and Connectivity: Opt for HTTP mode initially, with plans to configure HTTPS later, and ensure the management and distribution points are correctly set up.
📈 Monitoring Installation: Utilize logs like CMTrace to monitor installation progress and resolve any potential issues.
✅ Completion Check: Verify the successful installation of Configuration Manager and ensure all components are functioning correctly.

🔍 Key Insights

🔧 Customization: Customize the installation path to ensure optimal performance and organization of files.
🔍 Verification: Double-check system settings and configurations, especially around authentication modes and database settings.
📊 Post-Installation Tasks: Following installation, it is crucial to monitor component status and address any warnings that may appear.

Conclusion

This session effectively completes the installation of Configuration Manager, setting the stage for post-installation tasks and further exploration of system capabilities. Stay tuned for the next video where Jason will cover post-installation tasks in detail.