Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
👋 Welcome to an exciting new series on SCCM, hosted by Jay Singh from Tech NE Solutions. With over four years of experience deploying and managing SCCM, Jay is here to share insights and practical knowledge on this powerful suite of management solutions.
Overview of SCCM
SCCM is a comprehensive suite that manages both devices and users. Unlike other tools like Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Deployment Services, SCCM offers extensive functionalities:
- 🔧 Minimizes manual tasks and maximizes software investments.
- 📊 Monitors software usage to optimize licensing costs.
- 🌐 Provides on-demand software access through the Software Center.
- ✅ Ensures devices meet compliance settings and facilitates asset management.
SCCM Deployment
When deploying SCCM, it is organized into hierarchical sites:
- 🏢 Central Administrative Site (CAS): Ideal for large-scale deployments, supporting up to 25 child primary sites.
- 🏗️ Child Primary Site: Supports up to 150,000 clients, often requiring management by a CAS.
- 🔧 Standalone Primary Site: Suitable for small-scale deployments, managing up to 175,000 clients independently.
- 🔄 Secondary Site: Supports up to 15,000 clients and assists primary sites, whether standalone or child.
Site System Roles
SCCM servers can be configured with various roles to enhance functionality:
- 🌐 Application Catalog Website Point
- 🔑 Certificate Registration Point
- 💽 Database Warehouse Service Point
- 📦 Distribution Point - A critical role for content distribution
- 🛡️ Endpoint Protection Point
Be sure to refer to Microsoft documentation for detailed information on each role and to stay updated on deprecated features.
Licensing and Branches
- 📅 Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSP): Supported at version 1606 for customers with active software assurance.
- 🔄 Current Branch: Regular updates with new features and console updates.
- 🧪 Technical Preview: Ideal for testing pre-release software.
Hardware Requirements
Microsoft recommends the following hardware specifications for SCCM deployment:
- 📈 Standalone Primary Site with Local Database: 16 CPU cores, 96 GB memory (80% allocated to SQL Server).
- 📉 Standalone Primary Site with Remote Database: 8 CPU cores, 16 GB memory.
Conclusion
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