Summary
In this session, Jai Singh from Technic Solutions guides us through the essential software requirements for installing the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Current Branch 1802. This overview is crucial for setting up a test lab environment, which will be discussed in more detail in a subsequent video.
Highlights
- 🖥️ Windows Server 2016: You'll need the ISO file to create virtual machines.
- 🔧 SCCM 1802: Download the System Center Configuration Manager with Endpoint Protection, which comes as a zip file requiring extraction.
- 📊 SQL Server 2016: Utilize the Service Pack 2 version, which is available as an enterprise evaluation. Alternatively, SQL Server 2017 with cumulative update version 2 is also supported.
- 🛠️ ADK 1803: Download the Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) 1803 and save the offline files for installation.
- 📈 SSMS 17.9: Ensure you have the SQL Server Management Studio current version for database management.
- ⚙️ Prerequisites: Other necessary components include .NET, BITS, IIS, and RDC, which are bundled with Windows Server 2016.
- 🗂️ SCCM Update Files: Download update files in advance to streamline the installation process.
Key Insights
- 🔍 It's important to ensure all software versions are compatible with SCCM Current Branch 1802.
- 📝 Most software utilized in this setup is available as evaluation versions, so you won't incur any costs.
- 📥 Detailed instructions for downloading and setting up each component are provided in the session, with links available in the video description.
Conclusion
By following these guidelines, you'll be well-prepared to set up a test lab environment with SCCM Current Branch 1802. Stay tuned for the next video, where Jai Singh will delve into configuring the lab setup.
Watch the Video
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqPXfsyMigE
