The following checklist provides a recommended path to refine a configuration baseline from a Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Configuration Pack, by modifying the configuration baseline rules in Configuration Manager 2007.
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Ensure the site is configured for desired configuration management. |
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Download the Configuration Pack, and import it. |
How to Import a Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management |
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Duplicate the imported configuration baseline. |
How to Create a Duplicate Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management |
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If you need to remove configuration items from the configuration baseline rules, remove them from the duplicated configuration baseline. |
How to Remove a Configuration Item from a Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management |
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If you need to add configuration items to the configuration baseline rules, add them to the duplicated configuration baseline. |
How to Add a Configuration Item to a Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management |
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Assign the new configuration baseline to a collection, and configure the compliance evaluation schedule. |
How to Assign Configuration Baselines in Desired Configuration Management |
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View compliance results. |
How to View Compliance with Assigned Configuration Baselines |
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If you need to make revisions to your configuration items, modify them in the duplicated configuration baseline. |
How to Edit a Configuration Item in Desired Configuration Management |
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Continue to monitor compliance results and either revise your configuration items, or remediate noncompliant computers. |
How to View Compliance Results for Desired Configuration Management |
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When new versions of the Configuration Pack become available, download them, and then import them into Configuration Manager 2007. The original configuration items that are still referenced in the duplicate configuration baseline will be automatically upgraded with any revisions. However, if new configuration items are added to the Configuration Pack configuration baseline, you will need to add these to the duplicated configuration baseline. |
How to Import a Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management How to Add a Configuration Item to a Configuration Baseline in Desired Configuration Management |