To be successful with Configuration Manager in a production environment, thoroughly plan and test the management features.

Delivery Optimization, Windows Low Extra Delay Background Transport (LEDBAT), Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), BranchCache, and other peer caching technologies to help manage content on your networks and between devices.

Site system roles that extend management functionality and use the web services of Internet Information Services (IIS).

Microsoft SQL Server as a distributed change management database-and integrates with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) to produce reports to monitor and track management activities.

Active Directory Domain Services and Azure Active Directory for security, service location, configuration, and to discover the users and devices that you want to manage.

Windows Automated Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) and the User State Migration Tool (USMT).

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to manage software updates.

Microsoft Azure to host cloud services to extend your management services.

Microsoft Intune to co-manage a wide variety of mobile device platforms.

For example, Configuration Manager integrates with: Comprehensive management of servers, desktops, and laptops.Ĭonfiguration Manager extends and works alongside many Microsoft technologies and solutions.Cloud-powered analytics and management for on-premises and internet-based devices.Secure and scalable deployment of applications, software updates, and operating systems.Empower user productivity by providing the right software at the right time.Ĭonfiguration Manager helps you deliver more effective IT services by enabling:.Maximize hardware and software investments.Increase IT productivity and efficiency by reducing manual tasks and letting you focus on high-value projects.Use Configuration Manager to help you with the following systems management activities:

The following Microsoft management solutions are all now part of the Microsoft Intune brand:įor more information, see Microsoft Configuration Manager FAQ. Continue to leverage your existing Configuration Manager investments, while taking advantage of the power of the Microsoft cloud at your own pace. Microsoft brings together Configuration Manager and Intune, without a complex migration, and with simplified licensing.

The Microsoft Intune family of products is an integrated solution for managing all of your devices. Applies to: Configuration Manager (current branch)Ĭonfiguration Manager is part of the Microsoft Intune family of products.

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