When Configuration Manager 2007 sites are operating in mixed mode, self-signed certificates are used to secure client-to-server communications and client-to-server data encryption is optional.

Supported Site Hierarchy Configurations for Mixed Mode

The supported parent-child configurations for Configuration Manager 2007 sites operating in mixed mode are as follows:

  • A Configuration Manager 2007 site operating in mixed mode reporting to a Configuration Manager 2007 site operating in mixed mode.

  • A Configuration Manager 2007 site operating in mixed mode reporting to a Configuration Manager 2007 site operating in native mode.

  • An SMS 2003 site operating in advanced security reporting to a Configuration Manager 2007 site operating in mixed mode.

    Note
    If you choose to install a Configuration Manager 2007 site in mixed mode during setup, you can migrate the site to native mode after installation.

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