SERVICE DESCRIPTION |
Description: |
A comprehensive change and configuration management solution for the Windows platform. |
For: |
staff, department |
Charges: |
recharge |
Costs: |
$329 per month per SCCM instance |
Contact: |
the IST Windows Team, win-trouble@berkeley.edu
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The System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) service is a comprehensive change and configuration management solution for the Windows platform. It is intended for departments needing to assess, deploy, and update their IT systems such as servers, desktops, and devices, across a distributed environment.
The SCCM service offers integrated tools with the following features:
- Asset Intelligence: track hardware and software assets
- Software Distribution and Updates: install and update software on desktops and servers
- Desired Configuration Management: assess IT systems against established configurations
- Operating System Deployment: deploy and configure servers and desktops
Some of the key benefits of this service are:
- Long-term cost savings from automating the management of IT systems
- Increased IT staff productivity and efficiency
- Maximization of hardware and software investments
- Enhancement of user productivity with timely software deployments and updates
- Secure and scalable solution for long-term growth
Technical requirements include:
- Microsoft Windows XP operating system or later
- Client software installed on Windows-based computers
- Microsoft Consolidated Campus Agreement (MCCA)
- Participation in the CalNetAD forest
- Optional Macintosh operating system client software license required to manage Macintosh operating systems. Additional costs apply.
