Use the Create General Configuration Item Wizard in Configuration Manager 2007 to create a general configuration item. After the general configuration item is created, it is displayed in the Configuration Items node of the Configuration Manager console and available for use when creating or modifying configuration baselines.

Note
You might need to run the Refresh action before new configuration items are displayed in the Configuration Items node.

Click the related link in the following section for detailed information about each wizard page in the Create General Configuration Item Wizard:

Identification Page

Specifies the name and description of the configuration item, and also allows you to assign categories to the configuration item. After the configuration item is created, these options are displayed in the Configuration Item Properties: General Tab.
Objects Page

Specifies the options in the Configuration Item Properties: Objects Tab.
Settings Page

Specifies the options in the Configuration Item Properties: Settings Tab.
Applicability Page

Specifies the options in the Configuration Item Properties: Applicability Tab.
Summary Page

Displays the Wizard - Summary Page.
Progress Page

Displays the Wizard - Progress Page.
Completing the Wizard Page

Displays the Wizard - Completing the Wizard Page.

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