There are various configurations that must be completed before you can install and upgrade the Configuration Manager 2007 client software. The links in this section provide the necessary information to complete each task associated with configuring Configuration Manager 2007 client deployment.
In This Section
- How to Create a Fallback Status Point in Configuration Manager
- Specifies how to create a fallback status point that is used to receive client information, which is then displayed in reports.
- How to Configure the Fallback Status Point in Configuration Manager
- Specifies how to verify that the fallback status point is correctly configured for client communications.
- How to Assign the Fallback Status Point to Configuration Manager Client Computers
- Specifies how to assign clients to a fallback status point so that clients can send it information, which is then displayed in reports.
- How to Remove the Fallback Status Point in Configuration Manager
- Specifies how to remove the fallback status point role if it is no longer required.
- How to Configure the Configuration Manager Client Push Installation Account
- Specifies how to configure the account used during Client Push if you are using this method of client deployment.
- How to Configure Request Ports for the Configuration Manager Client
- Specifies how to configure the ports used by clients to communicate with the site.
- How to Configure Configuration Manager Clients to Find their Management Point using DNS Publishing
- Specifies how to configure clients to find their management point by searching DNS.
- How to Create a Server Locator Point in Configuration Manager
- Specifies how to install the server locator point role, which is used for site assignment and can be used for locating a default management point if other service location methods are not possible.
- How to Provision Configuration Manager Client Installation Properties using Group Policy
- Specifies how to provision client computers with installation properties using Windows Group Policy.
- How to Prevent the Configuration Manager Client Software from Being Installed on Specific Computers
- Specifies how to prevent the Configuration Manager 2007 client being installed on computers you identify that should not have the client software installed.
- How to Configure the Configuration Manager Computer Client Agent
- Specifies how to configure general settings for all client computers in your Configuration Manager 2007 site.