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Installing System Center Configuration Manager on Workgroup Computers

I have a fully working deployment of SCCM working in my domain environment. The problem is, I have a handful of clients that are non-domain bound which I still need to manage. From an SCCM standpoint this isn’t a terribly difficult thing to accomplish, however it requires a bit of work from the PKI side…
System Center Updates Publisher – Microsoft PKI

I found very little documentation on how to setup System Center Updates Publisher (SCUP) with a Microsoft PKI so here’s how I ended up getting it to work… 1.) First, you need to create a certificate template specifically for signing updates. I logged onto my issuing CA and opened the Certification Authority. Right-click on Certificate…
Microsoft TechEd Day #3

Good Morning Day #3! Today marks the halfway point of TechEd North America 2010. I’m not sure whether to be glad or upset that it’s almost over. The amount of knowledge I’ve gained from presentations and fellow TechEd attendees has been outstanding. However, there is such a thing as information overload and I don’t want…
TechEd Day #2

As I sit down to write about everything that happened today, I realized that I need to take better notes throughout the day. This morning started off with a mediocre at best “continental breakfast”. Bagels, muffins and toast was basically the entire spread. Oh, and my buffet line was missing cream cheese and I couldn’t…
Microsoft TechEd Day #1

I’ve been looking forward to this trip for some time now. I haven’t had a chance to attend a conference/expo in roughly 2 years so the opportunity to get out of the office routine and reconnect with peers is just what I need to rekindle my passion for tech. Like most folks I know, attending…
Issuing SSL Certificates to APC Devices from Microsoft PKI

Here’s the process I used to issue SSL certificates to each of my APC nework devices: 1. Download and run the “APC Security Wizard” software. You can get this directly from APC’s website or from the utilities folder of the CD that came with the device. I recommend checking the website for the newest version…