System Center Configuration Manager

System Center Configuration Manager 2007 is the next version of Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003. Configuration Manager 2007 contributes to a more effective IT department by enabling secure and scalable operating system and application deployment and desired configuration management, enhancing system security, and providing comprehensive asset management of servers, desktops, and mobile devices.

Getting Started

1. About Configuration Manager 2007 SP1

2. Get Configuration Manager 2007 SP1

3. Install and Learn Configuration Manager 2007

Featured Resources

Security Compliance Management Toolkit
Verify that your IT environment is in compliance using Configuration Packs with the DCM feature in Configuration Manager 2007 for computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003 SP2 settings.

Configuration Manager Service Pack 1 Now Available
The Service Pack 1 (SP1) release supports Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008, integrates support for Intel’s vPro technology, and provides an update to the Asset Intelligence capability initially shipped in Configuration Manager.

Get Access to the Configuration Manager R2 Beta on Microsoft Connect
The R2 release integrates Microsoft Application Virtualization distribution and streaming technology. R2 also provides SQL Reporting Services, a deeper integration with Forefront, as well as extra product enhancements. Note: you need to register for access to the bits.

Automating Software Updates for Offline Virtual Machines Using Virtual Machine Manager 2007 and Configuration Manager 2007
This white paper provides guidance and script samples for integrating System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and Virtual Machine Manager 2007 to provide automated software updates for virtual machines stored in a VMM library (offline).

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