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Query the MDT Database via Web Services
Query the MDT database via a Web Service so you get better stability and performance across WAN links
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How to Identify Which Products to Select on the SUP/WSUS Products tab
Easily identify which products you should select so your devices get fully patched
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SCCM/MECM WSUS Maintenance Guide
If you are deploying patches using SCCM/MECM, this guide will walk you through configuration and maintenance of the WSUS infrastructure.
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Fix WSUS Downstream Replica Showing More Updates than the Primary
Follow this guide to fix issues where your WSUS downstream replicas show more updates than the primary WSUS server.
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Fix SCCM/MECM Devices showing as Unknown in Deployment Status
Devices show as Unknown under Deployment Status with a category of 'Client check passed/Active' when they should be showing Success. Here's the fix.
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SMSTS Log Parser Tool
Parse multiple smsts.log files at once to easily identify task sequence issues
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How to Document SCCM/MECM/MDT Task Sequences
Have you ever wanted to document and save your task sequence for offline viewing? Well now you can by using the Task Sequence Documenter tool
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How to Inventory Microsoft Teams and other User Based Applications
Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) by default does not inventory user based applications like Microsoft Teams or Zoom
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