Scenarios and Solutions Using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

 

Updated: May 14, 2015

Applies To: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1, System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP2, System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager, System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager SP1

The Scenarios and Solutions for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager guide provides documentation that presents example customer scenarios that are solved by using Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.

Scenarios and Solutions Topics

Use the following topics to read example customer scenarios and their Configuration Manager solutions:

• Example Scenarios for Planning a Simplified Hierarchy with Configuration Manager

• Example Scenario for Deploying and Managing Configuration Manager Clients on Windows Embedded Devices

• Manage Mobile Devices with Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune

• Example Scenario for Managing Applications by Using Configuration Manager

• Example Scenario for Using Configuration Manager to Deploy and Monitor the Security Software Updates Released Monthly by Microsoft

• Example Scenario for PXE-Initiated Operating System Deployment by Using Configuration Manager

• How to Provision Windows To Go in Configuration Manager

• How to Create a PXE-Initiated Windows 8 Deployment for UEFI-Based or BIOS-Based Computers in Configuration Manager

• Example Scenario for Software Metering in Configuration Manager

• Example Scenario for Implementing Out of Band Management in Configuration Manager

• Example Scenarios for Using Out of Band Management in Configuration Manager

• Example Scenario for Compliance Settings in Configuration Manager

• Example Scenario for User Data and Profiles Management in Configuration Manager

• Example Scenario for Protecting Computers From Malware by Configuring Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager

Additional real-world solutions

To effectively manage your users and devices often involves using more than one product or service. Microsoft produces a range of scenarios and solutions that can help you to understand how these different products and services can work together to help you reach your goals.

Solution or scenario name	How can it help you
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Design Considerations Guide	Use this guide to help you address common issues and questions about BYOD and to help you evaluate your requirements for a BYOD infrastructure design.
Secure access to company resources from any location on any device	Use this guide to help you understand the design, implementation and security considerations you need to consider when allowing your staff to use their personal devices to connect to company resources.
Streamlined management for mobile devices and computers in a hybrid environment	Use this guide if you have an existing Configuration Manager infrastructure and want to extend this with Microsoft Intune to let your users work from their own devices.
Manage mobile devices and PCs from the cloud	Use this guide to learn about the solution design and implementation steps that Microsoft recommends for managing computers and mobile devices from the cloud.
Automate and manage Windows operating system deployments	Use this solution guide to understand the Microsoft recommended processes for creating and deploying Windows operating systems.

Other Resources for this Product

• TechNet Library main page for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

• Documentation Library for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager