Configuration Manager
Updated: January 1, 2013
Applies To: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1, System Center 2012 R2 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 lets you 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 Hierarchies in 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
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Scenarios and Solutions Using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
You can download a copy of this technical documentation from the Microsoft Download Center. Always use the TechNet library for the most up-to-date information.
The release notes and technical publications supplement the Configuration Manager guides. The release notes contain information that is not available in the product documentation and that is required to successfully install Configuration Manager. Technical publications provide additional information that supports Configuration Manager.
See Also
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