Summary
In this tutorial, we walk through the process of setting up and installing an SCCM server from scratch. We cover everything from deploying a domain controller to configuring various components necessary for the SCCM environment. This detailed guide ensures you understand each step involved in setting up a robust lab environment.
Highlights
- 🔧 Setting up a domain controller with Windows Server 2025
- 🖥️ Configuring a client machine with Windows 10 or 11
- 🛠️ Installing SCCM server including prerequisites
- 📦 Provisioning additional member servers with roles
Key Insights
- 💡 Use Hyper-V and Azure with Microsoft templates for streamlined setup.
- 💻 Ensure your domain controller is properly configured before proceeding with SCCM installation.
- 🔍 The importance of extending Active Directory schema and creating system containers.
- 🔒 Configure essential network settings such as firewall rules for seamless operation.
- 📂 Install SQL Server and Management Studio correctly to support SCCM functionalities.
Installation Steps
- 🖥️ Start by creating a virtual machine for your domain controller.
- ⚙️ Install Windows Server, configure active directory, and promote to a domain controller.
- 📄 Extend Active Directory schema and create necessary system management containers.
- 🔌 Configure network settings, including firewall rules for file sharing and WMI.
- 💾 Install SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio.
- 📊 Configure SQL Server Reporting Services for enhanced reporting capabilities.
- 🚀 Proceed with SCCM installation and configure the initial setup with site codes and names.
Conclusion
This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to setting up an SCCM server environment from scratch. By following these steps, you can configure and manage a robust SCCM setup for testing and deployment purposes. Stay tuned for further tutorials on enabling discovery and role installations within SCCM.
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Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAswsy2FGTI
