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Moving from Windows Server 2022 to 2025
And by moving I mean stand up a completely fresh Windows Server 2025 as the old server was patched for one too many times. (painfully slow and stuffy) What I figured out so far, is to install Windows Server 2025, and the exact same SQL Server 1:1 to the build # install ODBC v18 update current MECM to the latest and its OS (update other Microsoft products with windows update) go to sites / maintenance tasks and do an export robocopy the "software" folder as is Now next would be to shut down old MECM server, rename new to the old's hostname, and start the "recover site" What my concern is as always "What if" can I at this point or once I set up the new MECM up and running go back by shutting down this new server, and powering on the old (leave and rejoin domain for trust) and go back to business as usual? That if anything goes sideways, or things won't get better. By that i mean speeding up things which is the main reason of the 'move' which now I do not wish to troubleshoot. Our environment, database size is 7.9 Gb, which is far from being big. The reason must be the update over upgrade over update over 15 years or more no and never brand new OS. I can take care of the "how to" I know exactly how to recover a site 'on paper'. I just want to know there's no such thing as point of no return. (when not making a single change in the Db/console) I also understand I should not make any changes in the Db (console) while testing, which is no problem at all. All we use MECM for is staging computers. Nothing else really. Like nothing else at all. PXE. The end. Thanks for the inputs. (I hope I picked the right tags)
Updates Not Installing by Install Deadline
Hello all! We have an organization with about 12,000 Windows 11 Workstations. I'm noticing that even though install deadline is set, and updates are allowed to be installed before install deadline hits, we are noticing in Software Center that updates say "will install after _____" (deadline date). How can I change this? I want updates to install during the maintenance window as well as a reboot. What am I missing? Connor
SCCM PXE Boot Deep Dive – Backend Flow & DP Migration
SCCM PXE Boot Deep Dive – Backend Flow & DP Migration I recently worked on a Distribution Point migration and noticed PXE requests were still routing to the old DP due to DHCP/IP helper configuration. I put together a deep dive explaining: PXE flow (DHCP and TFTP sequence) Role of Distribution Points What changes during DP migration Common failure points One key takeaway: PXE issues are almost always network and routing related, not SCCM itself. Curious how others are handling PXE in large environments. Are you standardizing on IP helpers or still using DHCP options? Full article: http://SCCM%20PXE%20Boot%20Deep%20Dive%20–%20Backend%20Flow%20&%20DP%20Migration
Quick Start non appare su iPhone gestito da ABM
La funzionalità "Inizia subito" (Quick Start) di Apple non appare o non è visibile durante la configurazione di un nuovo iPhone gestito da ABM, Apple ci comunica che la causa del blocco è dovuta a Intune, come possibile che non ci sia una risoluzione a questo problema? Grazie
New MECM Build, Device Collections not showing devices
I just built a new MECM server and updated it to version 2509. I imported an older Device Collection script to make collections. The Windows Server 2012/2012R2 did find the 4 servers that I have but for 2019, 2022 and 2025, nothing is showing. Here are some queries that I have tried: select SMS_R_SYSTEM.ResourceID,SMS_R_SYSTEM.ResourceType,SMS_R_SYSTEM.Name,SMS_R_SYSTEM.SMSUniqueIdentifier,SMS_R_SYSTEM.ResourceDomainORWorkgroup,SMS_R_SYSTEM.Client from SMS_R_System inner join SMS_G_System_OPERATING_SYSTEM on SMS_G_System_OPERATING_SYSTEM.ResourceID = SMS_R_System.ResourceId where SMS_G_System_OPERATING_SYSTEM.Version = "10.0.20348" select SMS_R_SYSTEM.ResourceID,SMS_R_SYSTEM.ResourceType,SMS_R_SYSTEM.Name,SMS_R_SYSTEM.SMSUniqueIdentifier,SMS_R_SYSTEM.ResourceDomainORWorkgroup,SMS_R_SYSTEM.Client from SMS_R_System inner join SMS_G_System_OPERATING_SYSTEM on SMS_G_System_OPERATING_SYSTEM.ResourceID = SMS_R_System.ResourceId where SMS_R_System.OperatingSystemNameandVersion like "%Server 10%" and SMS_G_System_OPERATING_SYSTEM.BuildNumber = "20348" select SMS_R_SYSTEM.ResourceID,SMS_R_SYSTEM.ResourceType,SMS_R_SYSTEM.Name,SMS_R_SYSTEM.SMSUniqueIdentifier,SMS_R_SYSTEM.ResourceDomainORWorkgroup,SMS_R_SYSTEM.Client from SMS_R_System inner join SMS_G_System_OPERATING_SYSTEM on SMS_G_System_OPERATING_SYSTEM.ResourceID = SMS_R_System.ResourceId where SMS_G_System_OPERATING_SYSTEM.BuildNumber = "20348" I even tried one using the OS Name. The limiting Collection used is Servers | All which shows 97. I also changed it back to All Systems, but to no avail. All the boundries and boundry groups are set.Issues with OSD in secondary MCM 2509 site
Hi, having upgraded primary and secondary MCM site to version 2509 I cannot perform OSD anymore on secondary site location - errors: Failed to query Management Point locator QueryMPLocator: no valid MP locations are received Boundary Group in secondary site does have assigned MP and that is secondary MCM site server - however I get this as well: <MPLocation SiteCode="" AssignedSiteCode="" MP="" MPCertificatesEx="" x86UnknownMachineGUID="" x64UnknownMachineGUID=""/> Any help would be highly appreciated.SCCM - 23/24H2 to 25H2 Upgrade
Hello SCCM Community! Having an issue with upgrading devices from 23 and 24H2 to 25H2, I am downloading the newest version in SCCM under Windows Servicing and Feature Upgrades and deploying it to the targeted collection, but nothing shows in Software Center. Upon checking the UpdatesDeployment log, it shows Actionable Updates = 0 in one of the lines, but I'm wondering why WUA is determining updates do not apply to the machine. I believed this could be a GPO restriction but I've confirmed that there are no conflicting GPOs or Registry Edits. Any suggestions? Thanks!
SYSTEM CENTER IMPLEMENTATION & LICENSING Guide
Dear Microsoft Community, Our organization is planning to deploy a comprehensive IT management solution using the Microsoft System Center Suite. The goal is to streamline infrastructure operations, enhance backup and recovery, manage both virtual and physical resources, oversee endpoints, and maintain security and compliance. We need guidance regarding the number and type of licenses required, specifically Client Management Licenses (CML), Server Management Licenses (ML), and System Center Suite licenses.
System Center Configuration Manager : Trojan QGIS software false detection ?
Hi, I’m not sure where to report or ask about this alert, so I’m posting here. I use SCCM to deploy the software QGIS (an open-source GIS application) to users’ computers using .msi installers. Recently, SCCM removed my installer and reported the following alert: System Center Endpoint Protection a détecté un programme malveillant sur un ou plusieurs ordinateurs de votre organisation Nom de la collection : _Tous les serveurs Nom du programme malveillant : Trojan:Win64/ScarletFlash.ASA!MTB Nombre d'infections : 1 Heure de la dernière détection (heure UTC) : 03/12/2025 02:14:24 Voici les infections de ce programme malveillant : Nom de l'ordinateur : xxx.xxxxxxx.xxxx Domaine : xxxx Heure de détection (heure UTC) : 03/12/2025 02:14:24 Chemin d'accès au fichier du programme malveillant : containerfile:_E:\Sources_Packages\QGIS\3.40.10\QGIS-OSGeo4W-3.40.10-1.msi;containerfile:_E:\Sources_Packages\QGIS\3.40.12-1\QGIS-OSGeo4W-3.40.12-1.msi;file:_E:\Sources_Packages\QGIS\3.40.10\QGIS-OSGeo4W-3.40.10-1.msi->application.cab->filD90E2F766C2B1014B0D199BDDDF46963;file:_E:\Sources_Packages\QGIS\3.40.12-1\QGIS-OSGeo4W-3.40.12-1.msi->application.cab->fil338C30DA73AC1014AF5482D1DA910BA5 Action de correction : Aucune action État des actions : Réussi Pour afficher d'autres informations sur l'activité des programmes malveillants dans votre organisation, exécutez le rapport des détails du programme malveillant. I contacted QGIS security team that says it's probably a false detection. How can I report this to Microsoft and request an update to their detection signatures to prevent this installer from being deleted? Sincerly,
