Master SCCM: Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Learn to install SCCM with Jai Singh's tutorial, covering prerequisites, setup, and final checks for a smooth, efficient process.

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Feb 19, 2025 1 min read

Summary

In this tutorial, Jai Singh guides us through the process of installing System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) on a Windows server. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring all prerequisites are met before proceeding with the installation.

Highlights

🖥️ Preparation: Jai logs into the server, named technics-SU1, and sets up checkpoints to revert changes if necessary.
👥 Administrative Privileges: Adds the computer object to the local group of administrators for necessary permissions.
📁 Setup Files: Ensures that setup files are downloaded and unzipped correctly on the desktop.
🛠️ Installation Process: Opens the installation window, verifies prerequisites, and chooses installation options.
🔧 Configuration: Selects the primary site setup, continues with the evaluation edition, and accepts the terms.
📂 File Verification: Verifies downloaded files and selects English as the language for the configuration manager console and reports.
🌐 Site Configuration: Sets up the site code, site name, and installation folder, and installs the configuration manager console.
🔗 SQL Server Configuration: Configures SQL server settings with default options and verifies the path to data files.
📡 Connection Points: Installs management and distribution points, enabling HTTP connections.
📈 System Roles: Configures service connection points for managing mobile devices and integrates with Microsoft Intune and on-premises MDM.
🔍 Final Checks: Runs prerequisite checks and resolves a memory warning for the SQL server in the test environment.

Key Insights

🕒 Time Consideration: The installation process may take between 30 minutes to an hour depending on server resources.
📊 Log Access: After installation, logs are available for reviewing and troubleshooting any potential issues.
🔗 Connecting to Database: Successfully connects to the site database using the configuration manager console.

This tutorial provides a comprehensive walkthrough of setting up SCCM, from initial preparations to final configuration checks, ensuring a smooth installation process.