The document discusses the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and the services provided by Ultima Business Solutions, including their expertise in system management, virtualization, and software deployment. It highlights challenges faced in managing systems, particularly in education sectors, and outlines SCCM functionalities for operating system deployment, software updates, and inventory management. Additionally, it references successful case studies demonstrating cost reductions and improved system efficiency through effective SCCM implementation.

1. Microsoft
System Center Configuration
Manager
Microsoft Consulting Practice
Richard Owen – Ultima Business Solutions

2. Ultima Business Solutions
 Founded 1990
 Microsoft Gold Education Large Account Reseller
 System Integrator – Microsoft Core Infrastructure
 Virtualisation
 Systems Management
 Desktop & Application Optimisation
 Collaboration (Lync)
 Existing Footprint within Further Education

3. Agenda
 Management Challenges
• Operating System Deployment
 Software Deployment / Updates
 Inventory Services
 SCCM Reporting
 Hyper-V
 Case Reference

4. IT Systems Management and Configuration Lifecycle
Software Antivirus &
Distribution Software Updates
Office 2010 Service Packs
Acrobat Reader Security Updates
Endpoint Protection Definition Updates
OS Deployment Setting
Standardisation
Device drivers Management
Desktops & Servers
Asset Management Out of Band
Hardware and Software Management,
Inventory
Consolidation, License
Intel vPro AMT
Compliance

5. Example Management Challenges
 Resourcing the Demand
 High Ratio of Desktops / Users to Administrators (666)
 Re-Image Cycle
 Remote Locations
 Management tools not performing over WAN links
 Limited Window to perform upgrades
 Pressures to reduce energy costs

6. Windows Deployment
Significant improvements to existing scenarios
Increased range of scenario support
Offline with
New Wipe-and- Side-by- In-place
removable PXE boot
machine load side migration
media
-Clean install - Target and - Machine to - Scripted, - Install without - WDS
-Wipe and Load install new OS machine targeted OS network integration,
to existing H/W - User and app upgrade - Removable network boot
-No migration delivered
considerations - Application data migration - Not wipe and media is source
reinstall under - Application load - CD/DVD,USB - PXE style
- New or new OS delivery
repurposed reinstall - Sent as flash drive
hardware - Securely -Securely software - Good for low - Lite touch,
save/restore save/restore distribution bandwidth, network
user state & user state & package mobile staff connection
settings settings based

7. Operating System Deployment -
Considerations
 Create the Operating System Package using built in Wizard
 NOTE: - SCCM Agent Package Included by Default
 Deploy to Distribution Points or Collections
 Distribution Points can contain up to 4000 Clients
 Recommended to create distribution points if deploying Operating
Systems over WAN Links
 Build Collections around departments / subject
 Clients can be Auto-Assigned to collections via IP Address,
AD Sites, IP Subnet

8. Operating System Deployment - PXE
 Install Windows Deployments Services
 Create PXE Service Point
 NOTE: - Uncheck Client Require Password that boot to PXE
 Assign a boot image to the Service Point
 Push out to DP or Collection
 Use Task Sequence’s to complete the build, (join domain)
 Wake on LAN ?

9. SCCM – Software Distribution
 Automate Software Deployments to reduce desktop Visits
 Create .msi .exe or App-V packages
 Copy Package option for Distribution Points
 Silent Mode Options, Failure Options
 Task Sequence to customise the applications
 Task Sequence can also form part of the OS deployment (Light touch
deployment to increase speed of deploying across campus)
 Package Cache for re-deployment Purposes
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10. SCCM – Software Updates
 Integrate WSUS 3.0 into SCCM (Low cost Option)
 Deploy Microsoft Patches and application patches (Servers &
Desktops)
 Capable of deploying over the internet with PKI infrastructure
 Faster Client update engine than in previous versions (No Longer
Hardware Inventory)


11. Software Distribution

12. SCCM – Inventory
 Use the Inventory Engine to report on Hardware Information prior to
Windows 7 Upgrades
 Report on Chipsets or PC’s of a certain age
 Software asset management
 Redeploy if software is un-installed (avoid helpdesk calls)
 Software Metering (Software Usage)
 Use Reporting Engine
Asset Intelligence (Who’s Using What)

13. SCCM Reports Category
 Hardware
 Software
 Network
 Operating System
 Software Updates
 Software Metering
 Software Distribution
 Upgrade Assessment
 Driver Management
 Asset Intelligence
And many more …

14. Reporting – Count Operating Systems and Service packs

15. Reporting – Software Registered with Add or Remove programs

16. Reporting – Count Processor speeds

17. Hyper-V – Have NO Fear!
 Consolidate Hardware (Cap Planning)
 Be Careful of Disk IOPS’s (Free Tools available)
 Adoption Rates increasing
 Performance! (64bit)
 Live Migration
 Cluster Services for High Availability
 Driven by SCVMM
 Leverage Windows Server skills (already in house)
 Value for Money in comparison to VMware
 VMware .vmdk’s can be converted using SCVMM

18. Case Reference – College
 Ultima engaged on SCCM project to deploy Windows 7
 Ultima consulted with the college to identify areas of repetition (AV,
VPN’s, Systems Monitoring)
 Strategy document produced
 Reduced 42 servers down to 3 Hyper-V Hosts
 Full System Centre Suite deployed
 Significantly reduced annual maintenance costs
 Migrated Helpdesk solution to Service Manager
Direct Access

19. Case Reference
 Upcoming Webinar with Ultima’s Lead Consultant

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