Use the following checklist for Configuration Manager client deployment to help you plan, configure, deploy, and manage Configuration Manager clients in your organization.
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Review the introductory information for client deployment and if applicable, changes since Configuration Manager 2007 |
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Review the prerequisites for installing Configuration Manager clients and make any required changes |
Prerequisites for Windows Client Deployment in Configuration Manager |
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Plan for any changes you must make for client deployment and make any required changes |
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Configure your Configuration Manager hierarchy and infrastructure to prepare for client deployment |
How to Configure Client Communication Port Numbers in Configuration Manager How to Prevent the Client Software from Installing on Specific Computers in Configuration Manager |
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Configure the client settings that will manage the devices when the client is installed |
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Deploy the Configuration Manager client to devices |
For Windows computers:
For Mac computers (Configuration Manager SP1): For Linux and UNIX computers (Configuration Manager SP1): For mobile devices: |
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Configure client status to monitor clients on Windows computers |
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For System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 and System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager only: For mobile devices that you want to enroll by using Windows Intune:
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How to Manage Mobile Devices by Using Configuration Manager and Windows Intune |
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For mobile devices that you want to manage but cannot enroll by using Configuration Manager or Windows Intune:
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How to Manage Mobile Devices by Using Configuration Manager and Exchange |
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Manage devices |
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Monitor Configuration Manager clients to ensure that they remain managed |