The following checklist provides a recommended path to refine a configuration baseline from a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Configuration Pack, by adding new properties in Configuration Manager 2007 to the specified configuration items to include in the compliance assessment.
| Step | Reference |
|---|---|
|
Ensure the site is configured for desired configuration management. |
|
|
Download the Configuration Pack, and import it. |
How to Import a Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management |
|
Create child configuration items for the imported configuration items you want to refine. |
How to Create a Child Configuration Item in Desired Configuration Management |
|
Edit the child configuration items for the values you need to refine. |
How to Edit a Configuration Item in Desired Configuration Management |
|
Duplicate the imported configuration baseline. |
How to Create a Duplicate Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management |
|
Replace the configuration items in the duplicated configuration baseline with the edited child configuration items. |
How to Remove a Configuration Item from a Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management How to Add a Configuration Item to a Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management |
|
Assign the new configuration baseline to a collection, and configure the compliance evaluation schedule. |
How to Assign Configuration Baselines in Desired Configuration Management |
|
View compliance results. |
How to View Compliance with Assigned Configuration Baselines |
|
If you need to make revisions to your child configuration items, modify them. |
How to Edit a Configuration Item in Desired Configuration Management |
|
Continue to monitor compliance results and either revise your child configuration items or remediate non-compliant computers. |
How to View Compliance Results for Desired Configuration Management |
|
When new versions of the Configuration Pack become available, download them, and then import them into Configuration Manager 2007. You do not need to make modifications to your assigned baseline unless you need to make revisions to your child configuration items as a result of the new configuration baseline version. |
How to Import a Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management |