Lab Build
Overview
I support a complex Microsoft Configuration Manager instance professionally. I decided a long tim...
Build Hyper-V Virtual Machines
In total when I am building the lab environment I start with seven Windows VMs with a mix of seve...
Initial VM Configurations
Once VMs are built and the OS is installed, there are some common things that need to be done all...
Domain Controller Configuration
Pretty much every organization I've worked with has leveraged an Active Directory Domain in some ...
Prepare AD for Microsoft Configuration Manager
Extend AD Schema Now that the domain is functional, since this setup will leverage Microsoft Con...
Install Configuration Manager Prerequisites
The installation of Microsoft Configuration Manager requires may different roles and components t...
Install Central Administration Site (CAS)
Now that all of the preparation is complete, it is finally time to install the actual Microsoft C...
Install Child Primary Sites
Once the CAS installation is complete, you are ready to install any child primary sites. As these...
Apply Microsoft Configuration Manager Updates
Now that the site is up and running, it is time to apply the latest Configuration Manager updates...