The following checklist provides a recommended path to creating a configuration baseline in Configuration Manager 2007, using configuration items from a Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Configuration Pack.
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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 Configuration Items in Desired Configuration Management |
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Create a configuration baseline and add the imported configuration items with the configuration baseline rules you require. |
How to Create a New 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 refinements to the Configuration Pack configuration items, create child configuration items and edit the child configuration items. |
How to Create a Child Configuration Item in Desired Configuration Management How to Edit a Configuration Item in Desired Configuration Management |
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Edit the configuration baseline and replace the Configuration Pack configuration items 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 |
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When new versions of the Configuration Pack become available, download them and import them. You do not need to make modifications to your assigned baseline. |
How to Import Configuration Items in Desired Configuration Management |