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Microsoft SCCM Related Training & Support Archives

Microsoft SCCM training and support-related archives from inside the ControlUp Community on Slack.

Creating an Alert for Windows 11 Upgrades Using SCCM and Event Logs

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The members of the ControlUp community discussed creating an alert for when users upgrade to Windows 11, and potential methods to determine this information. There was talk of using SCCM for confirmation, querying event logs, and even using a custom script that was shared in the text. The script was described as an experiment that the user can share if others are interested.

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Efficient Deployment Strategies for ControlUp Users

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Members of the ControlUp team discussed how to handle deployment scripts requiring an install file or certificate. Suggestions included using a shared location or a platform such as MS Intune/SCCM, although issues with Edge DX were noted. Another option would be to manually install through remote control, but automation is preferred. Some members have found success with using workarounds involving Google Drive and PowerShell scripts.

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Automating Mass ControlUp Agent Updates

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A user asked about mass updating ControlUp agents, which can be difficult to do in the Console with too many connections. Suggested options included using SCCM and/or GPO deployment for non-persistent agents, and MSI installer for persistent machines. There are scripts available to clean any old agents and deploy the new agent, and registry flags can be added on the endpoint to facilitate an override when updating/uninstalling from Console. ControlUp is planning to add an "Agent Manager" in 9.0.

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Upgrading Devices to Windows 10 Version 22H2

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A user asked about upgrading devices running Windows 10 version 1909 to 22H2 with a script, and it was suggested that they use a patching manager like WSUS or SCCM. ChatGPT also provided a link to a resource for more information at https://chat.openai.com/share/c88a87a6-dccd-4008-9d32-8f6ea84b3019.

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Implementing ControlUp Edge DX Agent with SCCM and Intune

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A user discussed the implementation of ControlUp's Edge DX agent with SCCM and Intune. The command line switches needed for the MSI can be found on the download page. It was suggested to study how to deploy to 1000 devices. ControlUp has a video that walks through how to deploy the agent using these methods, available at https://vimeo.com/786923949.

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ControlUp Agent and Remote DX Installation on an On-Premise Environment

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A user asked about installing the ControlUp agent and Remote DX across an on-premise environment, with IGEL and Windows PCs as clients. In order to control both from the console, version 8.8 and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Smart-X\ControlUp\Console\EnableAgentManagement set to 1 are required. The Remote DX should be installed via SCCM, as per Microsoft's policy. Full details can be found on the ControlUp Support Upgrade Guide, linked here: https://support.controlup.com/v1/docs/upgrade-guide-for-hybrid-cloud-8-x-to-8-8#upgrade-controlup-agents.

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