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Dear all, Is there anyone please help me to resolved the mystery of windows client patching issue? I had to recover SCCM 2012 site from SQL but I think, when I recovered, there was a little change with the drive letter. As I didn't remember which drive I had SCCM installed before the disaster. Anyway, I had an issue with SUP Synchronization error, which is resolved by following http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/cf4ebf5a-e19c-4985-9c25-57b1787b0aad/failed-to-sync-update-4d81de562aac433b85f144b464cd09aa-error-the-microsoft-software-license?forum=configmanagergeneral My trouble is, all my clients can download and install all windows patched after the date I have recovered SCCM. If I create any package with windows patched prior to my recovery date, then all my clients shows as "Unknown". Obviously no clients can see or download those patches. I have no problem patching windows clients with the windows patches released after SCCM Site recovery. So, I can only update my windows clients with last three months patches only. Please help me to find out /resolve this issue. WCM.log wsyncmgr.log WindowsUpdate.log

Hi Peter, not suer you will see this or not. I run WSUS reset suggested by someone ( http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/cf4ebf5a-e19c-4985-9c25-57b1787b0aad/failed-to-sync-update-4d81de562aac433b85f144b464cd09aa-error-the-microsoft-software-license?forum=configmanagergeneral)%C2'> but I am still having the same issues. Any idea what should I do next?

It doesn't solve but I saw similar issue solved by the link given for some others. The reason why I have said" liked" because this forum is going for some time without any result. I was not expecting any solution with this. all my windows clients are without patch for couple of months now. I have noticed that if I create software group with the Windows Patches, which released before my server crashed, all clients show as "Unknown". But if I create software group with the Windows Patches after I recover the SCCM server from SQL, it work fine. I think, If there is a way to cleanup older referrences ( in SCCM/WSUS), all of my issues will be resolved including this syncronization error. My problem is I am not 100% sure this is the solution. and also I don't know how to these or what to do

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/39aece6b-c71a-4aad-9b51-f0982fd9196b/the-microsoft-software-license-terms-have-not-been-completely-downloaded-and-cannot-be-accepted?forum=configmanagersecurity

Still no joy for me. I have found two updates and removed from the software groups, undeployed/redeployed. I have turned of proxy setting in IE and in the Software Update Point Properties, both boxes are unticketed. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/39aece6b-c71a-4aad-9b51-f0982fd9196b/the-microsoft-software-license-terms-have-not-been-completely-downloaded-and-cannot-be-accepted?forum=configmanagersecurity I am still getting error on WSUS Synchronization failed with Event ID 6703 error. Also I am getting "Sources are current and valid. TTLS are however, invalid in ScanAgent.log (attached). Is it WSUSlocation not currect No Proxy.rtf ScanAgent.log

Thanks for your reply Mickey. SQL is installed on a different server. During the major disaster, I only lost SCCM media server, not SCCM SQL server. My entire problem started after I recover SCCM media server from SQL. As I said that some of the Windows updates worked find but only Windows updates doesn't work for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 collection. For those two deployment, all clients are showing as "Unknown" in the status I don't know what those package are and how to find them. But I will give a try and let you the result. I appriciate your reply.

Hi Micky c, Sorry I am in panic mode as I can't fix the broken SCCM. I have (and from now on will be) attached the log files. I can't locate PatchDownloader.log anywhere, I only can see .dll file in two location. One thing I have done differently during the system recover process that is drive location. I possibly installed SCCM on from D drive but this time I have selected E drive. I can see from SCCM Console that Syncronisation is success and also WSUS syncronization window I can see lots of success but not much download. (if that helps you) In the event logs I can see sync fail error 6703 wcm.txt wsyncmgr.txt

Update ................................. In the event log, I can see Event ID 11002 Log Name: Application Source: Windows Server Update Services Date: 2/06/2014 4:12:58 PM Event ID: 11002 Task Category: 8 Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: S-SYD-SCCM.xxx.xxx Description: WSUS is unable to connect to the database. See SoftwareDistribution.log for more information. Event Xml: <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> <System> <Provider Name="Windows Server Update Services" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">11002</EventID> <Level>2</Level> <Task>8</Task> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2014-06-02T06:12:58.000000000Z" /> <EventRecordID>619004</EventRecordID> <Channel>Application</Channel> <Computer>S-SYD-SCCM.xxx.xxx</Computer> <Security /> </System> <EventData> <Data>WSUS is unable to connect to the database. See SoftwareDistribution.log for more information.</Data> and Event ID 6703 Log Name: Application Source: SMS Server Date: 4/06/2014 6:42:49 PM Event ID: 6703 Task Category: SMS_WSUS_SYNC_MANAGER Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: S-SYD-SCCM.xxx.xxx Description: On 4/06/2014 6:42:49 PM, component SMS_WSUS_SYNC_MANAGER on computer S-Syd-SCCM.xxx.xxx reported: WSUS Synchronization failed. Message: Failed to sync some of the updates. Source: Microsoft.SystemsManagementServer.SoftwareUpdatesManagement.WsusSyncAction.WSyncAction.SyncUpdates. The operating system reported error 2148734208: Event Xml: <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> <System> <Provider Name="SMS Server" /> <EventID Qualifiers="49152">6703</EventID> <Computer>S-SYD-SCCM.xxx.xxx</Computer> <Data>Microsoft.SystemsManagementServer.SoftwareUpdatesManagement.WsusSyncAction.WSyncAction.SyncUpdates</Data> <Data>Failed to sync some of the updates</Data> <Data>On 4/06/2014 6:42:49 PM, component SMS_WSUS_SYNC_MANAGER on computer S-Syd-SCCM.xxx.xxx reported: </Data> <Data> The operating system reported error 2148734208: </Data> > I have checked SoftwareDistribution.log, 2014-06-02 11:07:48.813 UTC Warning w3wp.8 DBConnection.OnReceivingInfoMessage The join order has been enforced because a local join hint is used. 2014-06-02 11:12:20.495 UTC Warning w3wp.9 AdminDataAccess.ExecuteSPGetEulaFile LicenseAgreement file does not exist: E:\Sources\WSUS\WsusContent\23\14D19C27B28CC3990260D7191F6E0FF6C7483623.txt 2014-06-02 11:12:21.657 UTC Warning w3wp.11 AdminDataAccess.ExecuteSPGetEulaFile LicenseAgreement file does not exist: E:\Sources\WSUS\WsusContent\23\14D19C27B28CC3990260D7191F6E0FF6C7483623.txt 2014-06-02 12:13:36.015 UTC Change w3wp.10 AdminDataAccess.StartSubscriptionManually Synchronization manually started What could be the action from here, please suggest

in my ScanAgent log, I have noticed the it is givenign Sources are not current <![LOG[sources are not current]LOG]!><time="09:28:00.110-600" date="06-04-2014" component="ScanAgent" context="" type="1" thread="7140" file="utils.cpp:125"> <![LOG[scanJob({ECD026FE-61C1-4B93-844A-BEB04CAA9B37}): - - - - - -Locations requested for ScanJobID={ECD026FE-61C1-4B93-844A-BEB04CAA9B37} (LocationRequestID={ED399A7E-D52B-4C12-920E-E9AA99A7E12F}), will process the scan request once locations are available.]LOG]!><time="09:28:00.230-600" date="06-04-2014" component="ScanAgent" context="" type="1" thread="7140" file="utils.cpp:403"> As I have said prviously that I had to recover this SCCM from Database due to a major failure. During the recovery process, I had a critical error, which is still showing in the compoment status. But my Software Update Point Synchronization Status is showing "completed". I have checked the locationService.log, where I can't see WSUS Path and Distribution Point entry, is it suppose to be there for SCCM 2012 client? I have confirmed that local comptuer Windows Update Policy is enabled with correct Update server detail. My WUAHandler.log is saying that it has found an existing WUA server. --<![LOG[its a WSUS Update Source type ({3B2F28C0-8FFC-41E7-8104-04DCB1175C25}), adding it.]LOG]!><time="07:35:58.458-600" date="06-04-2014" component="WUAHandler" context="" type="1" thread="9108" file="sourcemanager.cpp:1222"> <![LOG[Existing WUA Managed server was already set (http://S-Syd-SCCM.xxx.xxx:80), skipping Group Policy registration.]LOG]!><time="07:35:58.478-600" date="06-04-2014" component="WUAHandler" context="" type="1" thread="9108" file="sourcemanager.cpp:925"> <![LOG[Added Update Source ({3B2F28C0-8FFC-41E7-8104-04DCB1175C25}) of content type: 2]LOG]!><time="07:35:58.488-600" date="06-04-2014" component="WUAHandler" context="" type="1" thread="9108" file="sourcemanager.cpp:1255"> <![LOG[scan results will include superseded updates only when they are superseded by service packs and definition updates.]LOG]!><time="07:35:58.488-600" date="06-04-2014" component="WUAHandler" context="" type="1" thread="9108" file="cwuahandler.cpp:2834"> <![LOG[search Criteria is (DeploymentAction=* AND Type='Software') OR (DeploymentAction=* AND Type='Driver')]LOG]!><time="07:35:58.488-600" date="06-04-2014" component="WUAHandler" context="" type="1" thread="9108" file="cwuahandler.cpp:2841"> <![LOG[Async searching of updates using WUAgent started.]LOG]!><time="07:35:58.488-600" date="06-04-2014" component="WUAHandler" context="" type="1" thread="9108" file="cwuahandler.cpp:578"> <![LOG[Async searching completed.]LOG]!><time="07:36:37.313-600" date="06-04-2014" component="WUAHandler" context="" type="1" thread="9572" file="cwuahandler.cpp:2065"> <![LOG[successfully completed scan.]LOG]!><time="07:36:38.458-600" date="06-04-2014" component="WUAHandler" context="" type="1" thread="7944" file="cwuahandler.cpp:3378"> ============= From the server side logs, I am getting Timed out messages. WSUSCtrl.log is saying there is not unhealthy WSUS server component and timed out/shutdown. ===There are no unhealthy WSUS Server components on WSUS Server S-Syd-SCCM.xxx.xxx~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 00:33:33.286-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> Successfully checked database connection on WSUS server S-Syd-SCCM.xxx.xxx~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 00:33:33.286-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> ~Waiting for changes for 57 minutes $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 00:33:33.286-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> Timed Out...~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.553-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> Found WSUS Admin dll of assembly version Microsoft.UpdateServices.Administration, Version=3.0.6000.273, Major Version = 0x30000, Minor Version = 0x17700111~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.553-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> Found WSUS Admin dll of assembly version Microsoft.UpdateServices.Administration, Version=3.1.6001.1, Major Version = 0x30001, Minor Version = 0x17710001~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.553-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> The installed WSUS build has the valid and supported WSUS Administration DLL assembly version (3.1.7600.226)~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.553-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> Successfully connected to local WSUS server $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.553-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> Local WSUS Server Proxy settings are correctly configured as Proxy Name and Proxy Port 80 $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.584-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> Successfully connected to local WSUS server $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.584-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> There are no unhealthy WSUS Server components on WSUS Server S-Syd-SCCM.xxx.xxx~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.599-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> Successfully checked database connection on WSUS server S-Syd-SCCM.xxx.xxx~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.599-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> ~Waiting for changes for 57 minutes $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:30:33.599-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> Shutting Down...~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONTROL_MANAGER><04-06-2014 02:00:43.089-660><thread=2984 (0xBA8)> ------------------ WCM.log is also showing it wait for changes for 59 mins and shutdown Waiting for changes for 59 minutes $$<SMS_WSUS_CONFIGURATION_MANAGER><04-06-2014 01:27:26.245-660><thread=2980 (0xBA4)> Shutting down... $$<SMS_WSUS_CONFIGURATION_MANAGER><04-06-2014 02:00:43.089-660><thread=2980 (0xBA4)> Shutting Down...~ $$<SMS_WSUS_CONFIGURATION_MANAGER><04-06-2014 02:00:43.089-660><thread=2980 (0xBA4)> can someone please help

I thought, my clients can't download the updates from the distribution point because distribuion can't download every update it suppose download. I make sure it downloaded and now I am checking WindowsUpate.log and fond that my client can't see any approved updates. I am lost..................... <![LOG[Detection job ({186FAEE8-3B26-49BF-89F1-4630EB26CF22}) started for assignment ({ABDF11CB-72F9-4F70-96DF-BC543930A973})]LOG]!><time="15:18:26.068-600" date="06-02-2014" component="UpdatesDeploymentAgent" context="" type="1" thread="13732" file="updatesassignment.cpp:1182"> <![LOG[started evaluation for assignment ({ABDF11CB-72F9-4F70-96DF-BC543930A973})]LOG]!><time="15:18:26.078-600" date="06-02-2014" component="UpdatesDeploymentAgent" context="" type="1" thread="13732" file="updatesassignment.cpp:814"> <![LOG[Evaluation initiated for (1) assignments.]LOG]!><time="15:18:26.078-600" date="06-02-2014" component="UpdatesDeploymentAgent" context="" type="1" thread="13732" file="assignmentsmanager.cpp:1108"> <![LOG[DetectJob completion received for assignment ({ABDF11CB-72F9-4F70-96DF-BC543930A973})]LOG]!><time="15:18:26.218-600" date="06-02-2014" component="UpdatesDeploymentAgent" context="" type="1" thread="13732" file="updatesassignment.cpp:2038"> <![LOG[update (Site_3B2F28C0-8FFC-41E7-8104-04DCB1175C25/SUM_d649e6a6-7a7e-4c34-bca4-b30ac9f950fc) added to the targeted list of deployment ({ABDF11CB-72F9-4F70-96DF-BC543930A973})]LOG]!><time="15:18:26.228-600" date="06-02-2014" component="UpdatesDeploymentAgent" context="" type="1" thread="13732" file="updatesmanager.cpp:983"> <![LOG[EnumerateUpdates for action (UpdateActionInstall) - Total actionable updates = 0]LOG]!><time="15:21:35.531-600" date="06-02-2014" component="UpdatesDeploymentAgent" context="" type="1" thread="11324" file="updatesmanager.cpp:1495"> Is the client can't find Windows Sourch Patche fildes from the distribution list? or the issue is with WSUS or someting else. I am lost. I have also checked the WSUS, and all the clients are showing in just one group "Unassigned" Is it expected from WSUS and managed all through SCCM?

Thanks Peter, I recreate software package with the update for the month, select "download from Intranet" for the distribution server and select all clients to download from the distribution point. When I check Contest Status, i saw some of the software group size is showing "0" but compliance 100% . Not sure why? So to test it I have created a new software deployment package and deploy to a test container. I had 47 updates in that software group. After the end of the deployment process, I have received notification that deployment and download was successful. Interestingly when I check the folder, where all update supposed to be download has only one update. Again not sure- why. After that i have selected the software group and select download and gone through the process. It shows lots of "Staging of update" and I can see lots of entry in the container folder. again, i was expecting 47 items but instead I can see 82 entry. Please tell me what I am missing and how I can be sure all updates download from Internet to the distribution point correctly. Please help me to understand the product and solve update deployment mistry

I also can see the following error in WindowsUpdate.log -- 2014-05-28 09:49:30:936 2532 1e00 COMAPI <<-- SUBMITTED -- COMAPI: Search [ClientId = CcmExec] 2014-05-28 09:49:30:936 1064 23e4 Agent ** START ** Agent: Finding updates [CallerId = CcmExec] 2014-05-28 09:49:30:952 1064 23e4 Agent ********* 2014-05-28 09:49:30:952 1064 23e4 Agent * Include potentially superseded updates 2014-05-28 09:49:30:952 1064 23e4 Agent * Online = Yes; Ignore download priority = Yes 2014-05-28 09:49:30:952 1064 23e4 Agent * Criteria = "(DeploymentAction=* AND Type='Software') OR (DeploymentAction=* AND Type='Driver')" 2014-05-28 09:49:30:952 1064 23e4 Agent * ServiceID = {3DA21691-E39D-4DA6-8A4B-B43877BCB1B7} Managed 2014-05-28 09:49:30:952 1064 23e4 Agent * Search Scope = {Machine} 2014-05-28 09:49:31:233 1064 23e4 PT +++++++++++ PT: Synchronizing server updates +++++++++++ 2014-05-28 09:49:31:233 1064 23e4 PT + ServiceId = {3DA21691-E39D-4DA6-8A4B-B43877BCB1B7}, Server URL = http://S-Syd-SCCM:80/ClientWebService/client.asmx 2014-05-28 09:49:47:628 1064 23e4 Agent WARNING: Failed to evaluate Installed rule, updateId = {189A8F50-0C3A-4FDF-8BC2-BC23A3EB11FB}.101, hr = 80242013 2014-05-28 09:49:53:447 1064 23e4 PT +++++++++++ PT: Synchronizing extended update info +++++++++++ 2014-05-28 09:49:53:447 1064 23e4 PT + ServiceId = {3DA21691-E39D-4DA6-8A4B-B43877BCB1B7}, Server URL = http://S-Syd-SCCM:80/ClientWebService/client.asmx

Please help........... I had to do SCCM 2012 Recovery due to disaster and now having some confusing issues around Windows Updates for Clients The main issue is some of my Windows Clients are not seeing Windows Updates but others are getting OK. I have multiple of device collections based on OS, All Windows7, Windows 2008, Windows 2003, Windows 2012 etc. What are NOT working? 1. I have deployed Windows Updates on all Device Collections. Except Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Collections are not getting any updates. Deployment Status is showing all Clients under Unknown tab as client check passed/Active. Client cannot see any updates at all. What are working? 1. Windows are installing correctly (don’t know how) on Windows 2012 and Windows 2003 device collection 2. I have also created on Software group with IE updated and deployed to Windows 7 device collection, which worked OK 3. Application/Software updates are working OK What I have done: 1. I have started a TechNet forum discussion before but I have closed it as I thought my problem has resolved, which is not the casehttp://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/dd02da59-2a15-42a7-b665-8578daca60d9/after-site-recovery-sccm-2012-clients-cannot-download-approved-windows-updates?forum=configmanagergeneral&prof=required 2. I have noticed that my boundaries are not correctly represented my Windows 7 clients VLANs, which should only impact on machines on new VLAN but machines in existing VLAN should get Windows Updates without any trouble. Having says that server VLAN remains unchanged but Windows Updates are not happening for Windows 2008 device collections 3. I have not started Windows OS deployment via SCCM yet but I noticed that the self-signed certificate has already expired and status is UNBLOCKED. (Administration>Security>Certificates) and also expired certificate is showing (Administration>Distribution Points> properties> under General Tab Because some of the Device Collection Windows Updates is happening successfully, it think this is only related, if I want to Push Windows OS deployment or I may wrong. 4. Also my Client Setting Property is showing "Fales" under Software Updates "When any software update deployment deadline is reached, install all other software update deployment with deadline coming within a specific period of time. Should it be " True"?

Can anyone tell me please- what will be the format of GUID, if I have MAK product key abcd-1234-abcd-1234-abcd-1234 I try {abcd1234abcd1234abcd1234} but it is saying "Specify a valid GUID". Thanks in advance.

Can anyone pls help me with this. I am having trouble to run the script to create folders and collections PS E:\> dir SCCMTools\powershellscripts\createfoldersandcollections.ps1> Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned Get-ChildItem : A positional parameter cannot be found that accepts argument 'RemoteSigned'. At line:1 char:4 + dir <<<< SCCMTools\powershellscripts\createfoldersandcollections.ps1> Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned + CategoryInfo : InvalidArgument: ( [Get-ChildItem], ParameterBindingException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : PositionalParameterNotFound,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.GetChildItemCommand PS E:\> ---- I think the issue with the .ps1 but I am not sure what will be the work around. When I run this without .ps1, it gives me the below error PS E:\SCCMTools> dir powershellscripts\CreateFoldersAndCollections Get-ChildItem : Cannot find path 'E:\SCCMTools\powershellscripts\CreateFoldersAndCollections' because it does not exist . At line:1 char:4 + dir <<<< powershellscripts\CreateFoldersAndCollections + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (E:\SCCMTools\po...sAndCollections:String) [Get-ChildItem], ItemNotFound Exception + FullyQualifiedErrorId : PathNotFound,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.GetChildItemCommand

.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #51 anyweb anyweb Administrator Root Admin 4,701 posts Gender:Male Location:Sweden Interests:Deploying Operating systems and more with System Center Configuration Manager Posted 21 February 2013 - 03:38 PM a. the patch tuesday scenario is already covered in this part b. use SCUP to deploy 3rd party updates Like This Unlike .Microsoft MVP > ConfigMgr My linkedin profile at > linkedin.com Follow me on Twitter > ncbrady Follow windowsnoob.com on Twitter > windowsnoob My blog

I have Stand-Alone Primary Server for SCCM 2012. This is a nice step-by-step guide in here but I am not sure, it applies for stand-alone primary server. I am also not sure, if I run the PS to create Folder and collections, what may go wrong. Can anyone please guide (step-by-step, if possible) me through to a. Manage Monthly Windows backup, for Client OS and Server OS in monthly maintenance window or 2nd Tuesday of every month with ADR b. Non Microsoft Update (Adobe, dell etc)

I am following your steps to configure my Stand-Alone Primary Server for SCCM 2012. Would you please add a new step-by-step guide to a. Manage Monthly Windows backup, for Client OS and Server OS in monthly maintenance window or 2nd Tuesday of every month with ADR b. Non Microsoft Update (Adobe, dell etc) There is a step-by-step guide for CAS, which is different from stand-alone Using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 9. Deploying Monthly Updates

Thanks

If I understood you correctly, I have to created on Boundary group with the following Name: Primary Boundary Group) Member of this Boundary group a. 10.1.32.1.-10.1.63.254 domain.local/A/10.1.32.0./19 b. 10.1.0.1-10.1.1.31.254 domain.local/B/10.1.0.0/19 c. 10.1.128.1-10.1.159.254 domain.local/C/10.1.128.0/19 d. 10.1.65.1-10.1.95.254 domain.local/D/10.1.64.0/19 On the References tab current DP on site A \\SCCMserver.domain.local And I don't need to alter or change anything on my primary server's boundary configuration, when in future i will add more DPs on site B or other sites? Are these correct?

I have asked the same questions in TechNet fourm but I am still waiting for the right answer. I wil be glad if you can help me. I am following up steps in http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4045-system-center-2012-configuration-manager-guides/ to install standalone primary server in my small production environment. I stuck in creating boundaries section. I am in the process of standalone SCCM setup and configuration but I stuck on setting up Boundaries and Boundary groups I have I have four AD sites and only in one site, I have future plan to place a distribution point but at this moment, I wish to manage all clients from the primary site. On site A: Primary standalone SCCM; 70 Server + 250 clients Site B: 5 Servers + 50 clients; Site C: 3 Servers + 15 clients; Site D: 3 Servers + 5 Clients; These are linked through the high speed WAN link. Only one site B, I have future plan to include a DP Boundaries in SCCM Boundary Type Description Group count 10.1.0.1-10.1.31.254 Ip address range domain.local/B/10.1.0.0/19 0 10.1.128.1-10.1.159.254 Ip address range domain.local/C/10.1.128.0/19 0 10.1.2.1-10.1.2.254 Ip address range domain.local/c/10.1.2.0/24 0 10.1.3.1-10.1.3.254 Ip address range domain.local/B/10.1.3.0/24 0 10.1.32.1-10.1.63.254 Ip address range domain.local/A/10.1.32.0/19 0 10.1.4.1-10.1.4.254 IP address range doamin.local/D/10.1.4.0/24 0 10.1.50.1-10.1.50.254 IP address range domain.local/A/10.1.50.0/24 0 10.1.55.1-10.1.55.254 IP address range domain.local/A/10.1.55.0/24 0 10.1.56.1-10.1.56.254 IP address range domain.local/A/10.1.56.0/24 0 10.1.57.1-10.1.57.254 IP address range domain.local/A/10.1.57.0/24 0 10.1.64.1-10.1.95.254 IP address range Domain.local/D/10.1.64.0/19 0 D Active Directory site Domain.local/D 0 C Active Directory Site Domain.local/C 0 B Active Directory Site Domain.local/B 0 A Active Directoyr Site Domain.local/A 0 So, my 4 boundariy groups should be Boundary Group 1 for A: domain.local/A/10.1.32.0/19 Boundary Group 2 for B: domain.local/B/10.1.0.0/19 Boundary Group 3 for C: domain.local/C/10.1.128.0/19 Boundary Group 4 for D: Domain.local/D/10.1.64.0/19 Are these correct? or Please suggest, what should by my best approach to create your boundary groups Thanks in advance

Thanks for reply but some more questions, As you have said that I just need to have a standalone primary site. We have purchased licence for 250 clients ML, 6 System Center DataCenter and 2 System Center Standard. I can see the hardware requirement is too high for standalone primary site. I have VMware infrastructure (VSphere5) , 1. Will it be enough if I allocate 4 GB RAM 2 CPUs and 500 GB disk space for the primary SCCM server, if I like to install everything in one VM? 2. After installing standalone primary site, will I be able to install DP in my other sites? I have to find physical machines to install DP later. 4. Do I have to purchase a separate SQL 2008 R2 standard licence? or I will be able to use free version of SQL 2008 r2 Express? 3. How Can I make sure, Endpoint features is not activated after the installation.

Hi Currently I have SCE 2007 installed in my environment but I planning to have SCCM to get the ability to OS deployment, Software installation and managing Windows updates and third party non-Microsoft application patch management I have a small network with 500 clients and three remote offices. My licence will cover me to install SCCM on one site only. I like the step-by-step guide in using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 1. Installation - CAS http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5452-using-system-center-2012-configuration-manager-part-1-installation-cas/ but this is too large for me to chop down and find what actually i need to do. Q.1. Do you have a step-by-step guide for installing SCCM 2012 in a small network? Q.2. Do I have to uninstall SCE including WSUS role from current setup before I will install SCCM?