Tuesday, September 16, 2008 9:59 PM
Brian S. Tucker
Level 5 SCCM R2 Introduction
Now that SCCM R2 is available, we should discuss the features associated with the upgrade. R2 has a few key features that were once available in SMS 2003 as a Feature Pack (such as Client Health Monitoring) and also some new functionality that was not available in SMS 2003 SP3. The Level 5 video is an introduction to R2 and the features included with the update. In order to obtain and install R2, you have to purchase a license and if you don’t, you will lose out on some great features. The key features of R2 are integration with Application Virtuilization (App-V), Forefront Client Security Integration, SQL Reporting Services (a new role in SCCM), Client Status Reporting which is a much improved version of the SMS 2003 Client Health Reporting Tool (which I show you how to configure and import the reporting MOF file for canned reports) and finally OSD enhancements.
The ability to utilize these new (or updated) features makes the value of SCCM R2 very valuable to your organization. The video shows the installation procedures along with the new features you see immediately once it’s installed. I will make a video for each section in the near future with a strong attention to App-V as this is a HUGE investment to SCCM. You should be aware that App-V can now be inventoried by basic hardware inventory even though the application runs in the sandbox (or “bubble”) as some refer to.
Here is a link to the eval version of R2 which can ONLY be used with an eval version of SCCM. The evaluation version of R2 will last 180 days, but can be upgraded with a license key once purchased. There is a lot more to come in the near future in the Level 5 SCCM Guide.
The video is 33 minutes, so enjoy as always! Click the image below to view the video.
Filed under: Systems Management, SCCM 2007, Client Health Monitor Tool, SCCM 2007 Client, CM 2007 Video Series, SCCM Start to Finsih Guide, CM 2007, Level 5, SCCM SP1, USMT with OSD, SCCM 2007 R2