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SCCM Lab Setup Guide

In this project, I established a comprehensive SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) lab environment to facilitate advanced software deployment, management, and reporting. The setup involved configuring SCCM on either Microsoft Azure, a local machine using Proxmox VMs or Hyper-v, ensuring a robust and scalable test environment.

Key Tasks Included

  • Deployment and Configuration: Installed and configured SCCM, deploying essential software packages, applications, Office 365, PowerShell scripts, and Windows updates.
  • Infrastructure Setup: Created boundary groups, users, and device collections to streamline management and deployment processes.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Developed custom reports and queries, utilizing SQL Management Studio for in-depth reporting and analysis.
  • Advanced Configurations: Created task sequences to automate deployment tasks and implemented PXE boot to facilitate network-based installations.

This project demonstrated my ability to design and implement a scalable SCCM environment, leveraging both cloud and local resources to enhance software management and deployment capabilities.

Lab Architecture

  • Domain Server: DC, DNS, DHCP
  • MECM/SCCM Server: Database, MP (Management Point), DP (Distribution Point), SMS Provider, and SCP (Service Connection Provider)
  • Client PC: Windows 10 or Windows 11

This series of pages outlines the complete setup of an SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) or MECM lab environment.

👉 Set up a Configuration Manager Lab for detailed setup instructions and access to all necessary download links for the lab.