Streamline SCCM with Active Directory OU Collections

Streamline device management by creating SCCM collections via Active Directory OUs with Bernardo's step-by-step guide.

Decoge

Feb 19, 2025 1 min read

Summary

In today's guide, Bernardo walks us through the process of creating a System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) collection based on an Active Directory Organizational Unit (OU). This tutorial is aimed at IT professionals looking to streamline their device management processes by leveraging Active Directory configurations.

Highlights

🎯 Starting Point: Begin by opening the Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and navigating to the administration section.
🔍 Discovery Methods: Ensure that Active Directory System Discovery is enabled to facilitate the connection between SCCM and Active Directory.
🖱️ Device Collection Creation: Head over to 'Assets and Compliance', right-click on 'Device Collections', and select 'Create Device Collection'.
🧙‍♂️ Wizard Setup: Utilize the Create Device Collection wizard to name your collection and choose 'All Systems'.
📝 Adding Rules: Add a Query Rule, providing it with a name, and edit the query statement to set criteria.
📂 System Resource Selection: Under the attribute class, choose 'System Resource', and for the attribute, select 'System OU Name'.
📋 OU Selection: From the list of Active Directory OUs, select the desired OU, such as 'Servers', to include in your collection.
✅ Completion: After setting up, a summary screen will confirm the setup. The system will populate the collection with computers from the selected OU.

Key Insights

🕒 Time Efficiency: The process may take some time to reflect all devices within the selected OU, so patience is necessary.
💡 Practical Application: This method is invaluable for managing devices grouped in specific OUs, allowing for targeted updates and policies.
🤝 User-Friendly: The step-by-step wizard makes it accessible even for those who are not deeply familiar with SCCM.

Conclusion

This tutorial provides a clear and concise method for creating an SCCM collection based on an Active Directory OU, enhancing your ability to manage IT assets efficiently. By following these steps, you can ensure that your device management strategies are aligned with your organizational structure.