Configuration Manager (Prerelease)
Updated: October 1, 2011
Applies To: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager provides a comprehensive solution for change and configuration management for the Microsoft platform. System Center 2012 Configuration Manager allows you to perform tasks such as the following:
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Deploy operating systems, software applications, and software updates.
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Monitor and remediate computers for compliance settings.
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Monitor hardware and software inventory.
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Remotely administer computers.
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager collects information in a Microsoft SQL Server database, which allows you to run queries and produce reports to consolidate information throughout the organization. You can use Configuration Manager to manage a wide range of Microsoft operating systems, including client platforms, server platforms, and mobile devices.
The technical documentation for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager consists of the following guides:
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Getting Started with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
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Site Administration for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
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Migrating from Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
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Deploying Clients for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
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Deploying Software and Operating Systems in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
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Assets and Compliance in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
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Security and Privacy for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
See Also
For additional information, see Information and Support for Configuration Manager.
To contact the documentation team, email SMSdocs@microsoft.com.
