In Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, the Configuration Manager 2007 console is the primary interface you use to configure, run, and access Configuration Manager 2007 features and tools. As an administrator, you install and use the Configuration Manager 2007 console to accomplish the day-to-day tasks required to configure your sites, maintain your Configuration Manager 2007 site database, and monitor the status of your Configuration Manager 2007 hierarchy.

This section includes information about the Configuration Manager 2007 user interface and a description of Microsoft Management Console (MMC).

In This Section

Overview of the Configuration Manager Console

Provides an overview of the Configuration Manager 2007 console.
Planning for the Configuration Manager Console

Provides planning information for installing the Configuration Manager 2007 console.
How to Use the Configuration Manager Console

Provides a set of Configuration Manager 2007 console-related tasks.
Configuration Manager Console Security Best Practices and Privacy Information

Provides security and privacy information and best practices for the Configuration Manager 2007 console.
Troubleshooting the Configuration Manager Console

Provides troubleshooting information for the Configuration Manager 2007 console.