step 3 here <http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4429-using-sccm-2012-rc-in-a-lab-part-4-configuring-client-settings-and-adding-roles/> shows you how to do the Client Push method, this step is also referenced in the initial blog where I discuss how to deploy the client agent using the Software Update Point <http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5683-using-system-center-2012-configuration-manager-part-5-adding-wsus-adding-the-sup-role-deploying-the-configuration-manager-client-agent/> (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg712298.aspx)
customers will inevitably choose what works best for them so try out the methods available and see what works best in your environment, thanks for visiting windows-noob.com :-) On Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 2:05 PM, John Aubrey <[email protected]> wrote: > I use Push exclusively as well. I am lucky if I can get critical > patches pushed out when no one is working through WSUS and prefer not to > mess with GP if I don’t have to. > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Marcum, John > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 9, 2014 8:01 AM > > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* RE: [mssms] More newbie questions > > > > I agree with Trevor. I use client push exclusively and mostly always have > however it doesn't work in all situations. Also once you get more familiar > with things look at Jason Sandys client health script. > > > > *From:* [email protected] [ > mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] *On > Behalf Of *Trevor Sullivan > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 08, 2014 5:34 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* RE: [mssms] More newbie questions > > > > There is no “best way” to deploy the ConfigMgr client. You have a few > options: > > > > 1. Client Push (outbound connection from site server to client, > requires firewall openings and administrative permissions) > > 2. Software Updates (uses GP Preferences + WSUS to deploy client) > > 3. GPO Software Installation (uses client.msi package + ADMX file > to configure client) > > 4. Manual / scripted install (specify installation args in command > line) > > > > Here’s my comments on each method: > > > > 1. For initial deployment, Client Push generally works pretty well, > as long as you don’t have restrictive configurations that would prevent it. > > 2. Software Updates / WSUS based installation is okay, but I don’t > like having to set up a GPO to point clients to the WSUS instance. > > 3. I try to avoid GPO Software Installation, due to lack of control > over it, but it does work okay. > > 4. Scripted install gives you the most control over execution time, > method, and command line parameters > > > > If you set up PowerShell Remoting ahead of time, you could use that as a > channel to deploy the ConfigMgr client using the scripted installation > method. > > > > I’d strongly recommend reading the TechNet documentation for client > deployment. This, plus all subsections à > http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg699391.aspx > > > > Cheers, > > Trevor Sullivan > > Microsoft PowerShell MVP > > > > *From:* [email protected] [ > mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] *On > Behalf Of *Matthew W. Ross > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 8, 2014 5:08 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [mssms] More newbie questions > > > > My quest to learn SCCM continues (with interruptions from other duties and > holidays)... > > > > I have a test client getting updates through the Software Center. (Yay!) > I've been following the guides at windows-noob.com for configuration, and > I have a question on how he has the client being deployed: > > > > In the described setup, they use WSUS to download and install the client. > > > > I see in the configuration (under Administration -> Site Configuration -> > Sites -> *YSE - Your Site Here* -> Client Installation Settings -> Client > Push Installation Properties) the option to push the client to systems as > they are found automatically. > > > > So, which way is best(TM)? Or, which way is best for which situations? > > > > Also, if I use the Client Push method, should I be disabling automatic > updates through WSUS Group policies? On my test box, I saw the updates as > well as additional updates through Automatic updates. > > > > > > --Matt Ross > Ephrata School District > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is from a law firm and may be > protected by the attorney-client or work product privileges. If you have > received this message in error, please notify the sender by replying to > this e-mail and then delete it from your computer. > > > ------------------------------ > > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is from a law firm and may be > protected by the attorney-client or work product privileges. If you have > received this message in error, please notify the sender by replying to > this e-mail and then delete it from your computer. > > > >
