Ideas
What features would you like to see?
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Include the Right Click tools kit as part of the Console, not as a seperate download addon
Include the Right Click tools adon as part of the Console install, not as a seperate download addon
1,973 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
Phase 1 of these feature is in 1602 production
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Allow custom icons in software center for Task Sequences
Split this item from a bigger umbrella item.
This is to specify an icon per App Task Sequence in the Software Center.1,926 votesstarted ·AdminBob Mac Neill (Software Engineer, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
We’ve released our 2001.2 Technical Preview.
For more info:
Doc: https://docs.microsoft.com/configmgr/core/get-started/2020/technical-preview-2001-2
Blog: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/configuration-manager-blog/configuration-manager-technical-preview-2001-2-is-now-available/ba-p/1149051This release has some update to the task sequence as a deployment type. See
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/configmgr/core/get-started/2020/technical-preview-2001-2#bkmk_tsdt -
Internet Based Remote Control
Internet based remote control with options such as file transfer and reboot. This could be accomplished using a reverse connection from a client to a new site role hosted in the DMZ.
1,053 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
Try this out over CMG in #SCCM TP 1906
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Option to uninstall an application when a user or device falls out of scope of the collection
This is a buggy, Would we like the option to have ' Uninstall Application when Resource falls out of scope of this collection' when an application is deployed to a collection, this would save us having to create 2 collections ( install and uninstall) and to deployments. This would save SO much time and reduce the complicity of application management.
1,036 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
Check out the new uninstall behavior in 1804 tp.
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SCCM Report - Easy way to create Report & Dashboard
Not really easy to create some SCCM report or Dashboard if your're not a SQL DBA .. even with Report Builder.
Could be awesome to have a new tool where Reports or Dashbaord could be created easily whithout searching which SQL views I need ..ect ... Like some others concurrent application give.938 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
Tempted to mark this completed, now that we’ve released full blown powerBI integration:
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/solution-templates/sccm/Building reports & dashboards doesn’t get much easier than that.
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ConfigMgr Web Console
Introduce ConfigMgr Web Console and remove the need to update the console on every device with each SCCM CB Upgrade as local admin rights are needed to update the console.
The ConfigMgr Web Console might be similar to Azure Portal with Microsoft Intune.
With SCCM CB updates getting released more frequently than before, this will provide benefits and ease of management. The Admins can connect to the ConfigMgr console from any computer in the organisation without the need to install it.
782 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
The first slice of this is now available with #configmgr 2002 production release (publicly available). You can now attach your on-prem #configmgr to Intune, and see #configmgr managed clients (including win7 and server OSs) in intune/MEMAC UI. We will add more and more capabilities over time.
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active directory description
Add an column to the devices view that would display Active Directory descriptions in console.
290 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
This can be done today w/ #SCCM 1802 (and previous versions too). I will mark started… and watch comments for why this doesn’t just work… before I mark this straight up completed…
Steps:
1) On the CAS (or standalone primary), go to Administration → Hierarchy Configuration → Discovery methods
2) right click on Active Directory System Discovery and bring up the Properties form. Active Directory Attributes tab, and then click on Custom. In the form that appears, type the name of the attribute. Click OK, and make sure you have added it as an attribute to discover. Run discovery after exiting properties form.
3) Now when you go to the Devices view and right click on a device and go to its Properties form, you will see the new attribute showing up there. -
Windows 10 Servicing Dashboard: Make it clickable
When I go to the Windows 10 Servicing Dashboard, I got a nice PieChart of the Windows 10 Clients and their Version.
But when I click on the PieChart, nothing happens. It would be great to have the same experience on this Dashboard like on the SCEP Dashboards.
That means, if I click on the PieChart one of the Windows 10 Version, a new collection would be opened, with the corresponding Devices.194 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
Should be in the 1802tp.
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Improved automation and extensibility by exposing Configuration Manager functionality through a REST web API
Exposing Configuration Manager functionality through RESTful web API's would open up a whole new world for interacting with ConfigMgr.
E.g. a web Admin console and easier integration with Service Management Automation (SMA).
It should also be easier for 3rd party vendors to create new web based solutions for say an self-service portal or a Windows App for tracking an OS or application deployment on a mobile device or phone.
Personally I would really like any easier way to interact with ConfigMgr. when running in Windows PE (OS Deployment) or a web portal for non-admins to provision new or existing machine…157 votesstarted ·AdminMark Silvey - ConfigMgr Product Team (Engineering Manager, ConfigMgr, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
This is now available in the 1612 Technical Preview.
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Include the serviceui.exe functionality in task sequence environment by default
Many organizations create their own front-ends for ConfigMgr Task Sequences (or leverage popular third-party ones like OSD++, Pretty Good Front End, etc.). However, these only are able to be used when the task sequence is in WinPE.
Please add the serviceui.exe functionality into the default task sequence environment so it is possible to display Light Touch prompts when starting the task sequence from an existing operating system. Including serviceui.exe would be enough, or the functionality to launch interactive UI could be added to the environment natively.
147 votesstarted ·AdminBob Mac Neill (Software Engineer, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
Updating status to started. See https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/configmgr/core/understand/find-help#send-a-suggestion for an explanation of each value.
Configmgr 2003 Technical Preview released today and has a new SDK method for task sequence progress.
For more info:
Doc: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/configmgr/core/get-started/2020/technical-preview-2003#bkmk_tsapi
Blog: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/configuration-manager-blog/onboard-clients-to-microsoft-defender-atp-using-memac-and/ba-p/1266085This should address some of the asks here, please try it out and let us know your feedback.
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Change Custom Tab from using IE Engine
I would like the ability to be able to change the browser engine that is used in the Custom Tab in Software Center. Currently it is using IE and I would like to be able to change it to use another browser. I prefer Chrome but would at least settle for Edge.
94 votesstarted ·AdminMark Silvey - ConfigMgr Product Team (Engineering Manager, ConfigMgr, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
This is available to try in the 2012 Technical Preview for ConfigMgr. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/get-started/2020/technical-preview-2012#bkmk_swctr
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Create a PowerShell cmdlet too add/edit/remove duplicate hardware identifiers
New-CMDuplicateHardwareIdentifier
Set-CMDuplicateHardwareIdentifier
Remove-CMDuplicateHardwareIdentifierPlease create cmdlets to add/edit/remove duplicate hardware identifiers. We have a large organization and those pesky Lenovo Yoga's get a USB to Ethernet dongle with each one. We have over 500 dongles currently, and I don't see a way to automate importing those MAC addresses. Thanks!
64 votesstarted ·AdminBob Mac Neill (Software Engineer, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
Thanks for your feedback and suggestions, updating status to started.
We added these CmdLets in our 1910 release:
New-CMDuplicateHardwareIdGuid
New-CMDuplicateHardwareIdMacAddress
Remove-CMDuplicateHardwareIdGuid
Remove-CMDuplicateHardwareIdMacAddressMore details here:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/sccm/1910-release-notes?view=sccm-psPlease try them out and share any feedback you may have, then I’ll likely close this item with our 2002 release.
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Improve SCCM's built in WSUS cleanup and maintenance task
Preview SCCM versions have a basic WSUS cleanup and maintenance task. It should be evolved and expanded to include SQL index optimization, IIS configuration optimization, and deletes of declined updates.
55 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
In #SCCM 1904
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Allow exclusion of OU's from Active Directory System Discovery
Have the ability to include/exclude certain OU's from both Active Directory User and System Discovery.
E.G. I might have an "All Users and Groups" OU at the root domain level, which may contain sub OU's containing service accounts or mailbox accounts etc. that I don't want being picked up by discovery. The ability to pick which sub OU's to discover/not discover would be really handy in this scenario. The same applies for system/computer discovery also.
40 votesThis is complete for System Discovery but not for User Discovery.
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Community Hub: RBAC or opt-out
With 1902 we introduced the Community Hub to the current branch release. Even it's a great feature, some users shouldn't be able to see it. It would be nice if we could use RBAC or a site setting do hide it from consoles.
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Integrate a GitHub (or GitHub Enterprise) Repository/Branch as the source of "Software Library\Scripts"
It would be great if you could specify a Git Repository and Branch as the source of the contents of the Scripts Folder. This would allow the approvals to be managed in GitHub with all the abilities around code review and testing.
It could still require an admin approval in the console which Version of the script should be used. It would also make rollbacks to an earlier version very easy.
If you allow having "folders" in the Script folder, each of them could be a repository. You still should need to approve which version to run, but MVPs could…16 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
in #sccm 1904 tp
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More characters in the OSD Task Sequence description
I would like more space in the OSD Task Sequence description field (and possibly even include a link) so that we can adequately tell people what's required before and after running the Task Sequence and to tell them where to find help.
At the moment, we only have 2-3 lines of text available.
Perhaps replicate what's currently available in the application model with the Localised description on the Application catalog tab.
15 votesstarted ·AdminBob Mac Neill (Software Engineer, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
Updating status to started. see https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/understand/find-help#send-a-suggestion for an explanation of each value.
Our 2010 Technical Preview is released today.
Doc: https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/get-started/2020/technical-preview-2010
Blog: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/configuration-manager-blog/view-syntax-highlighting-for-scripts-and-queries-in/ba-p/1740062This release includes changes to the task sequence properties – the limit is now increased to 512 characters.
(I neglected to make the same change to the wizard, I’ll get to that in the future) -
Quick view devices that require an update from the Software Library
At the moment there is no quick way to see which particular machines require an update. You can run a report from Monitoring, but that means identifying the update then going back to reports and running the appropriate report.
You can however see the the number of devices that require an update when looking at that particular update. A simple "More Details" button here would be useful which would show the machines that require the update or are compliant etc, without needing to run a report.
This applies to both Software Updates and Windows 10 Updates for feature updates.
11 votesstarted ·Admindjam (Product Director, or Executive, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
This is available in #SCCM 1903 TP
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Add collection location in collection property
Add info of the "Location" if you search for collection.
e.g. we use Folders and subfolder for companies. and each time we search for collections we dont know the Location.
we got more than 5000 collections.. where this is tricky to find out via
Eyes .10 votesstarted ·AdminBob Mac Neill (Software Engineer, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
Updating status to started, I’ll set to completed later.
As Adam noted:
This exits in the console today. Right click on the column header and select Object Path. You can also add it as a search criteria. I think this item should be flagged as completed. -
Show content for updates in Support Center
Have the ability to select the Updates show in the content of a workstation and the ability to click install and to see the error if it reports back an error.
This can currently be done for Application content but cannot be done for Updates.
To try to get this capability just for Updates for troubleshooting/support for workstations. You have to leverage ReCast- Right Click Tools and leverage the Remote Software Center to kick off updates for install for workstations that you are troubleshooting.
9 votesstarted ·AdminAdam Meltzer (ConfigMgr Product Team) (Software Engineer, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) responded
We are working on adding updates capability into Support Center for future releases. In the latest Technical Previews, we now display information about maintenance windows and all the updates installed on the system.
We plan to further extend this to provide more in-depth information about deployed updates like we have for applications.
Stay tuned for more on this in upcoming technical previews.
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