System Center 2012 – ConfigMgr Design Tips
SUSAN DYER,
MICROSOFT SENIOR II CONSULTANT
MARCH 8, 2014
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DMVMUG Reston, VA http://dmvmug.com
Agenda
Design – Where do I Start? Review the Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF)
Microsoft Tools to use for the Assessment Phase Analyze Data and Network Topology Determine your Hierarchy Design based on Client
Count and Location Site Roles for Performance and High Availability How to Scale the Admin Console for High Availability
and Large Number of Database Connections
Design begins with Microsoft Solutions Framework - MSF
• Focus is on the Envision and Planning Phase• Data Gathering Activities
• Analyze the Data which yields the design.
Microsoft Data Assessment Tools
Microsoft Assessment Planning Tool (MAP) – Tool that provides an Agentless Inventory, Assessment, and Reporting Tool that can Securely assess IT environments for various platform migrations.
Demo – View Sample Assessment Data
For Migrations from ConfigMgr 2007 to 2012, use the SMSMap Tool to draw that Visio Diagram of your Current Environment.
Demo – View Sample Output from SMSMap Tool
Check Network Latency Using the Network Connectivity Tool, TraceRT or Ping Utility
Normal Latency is 100ms or less.
Network Performance is based on Bandwidth and Network Latency
Design Scalability Know the Sizing Capacity per Site when determining your Hierarchy.
Primary Site supports up to 100,000 Clients
Multiple Primary Sites = The need for a CAS
CAS supports 25 Child Primary Sites
250 Secondary Sites Per Primary
Secondary Sites supports up to 5,000
If fewer than 500 Clients, consider a Distribution Point
For Content Distribution and to save on Network Bandwidth, use a Pull DP.
Consider the High Availability (HA) Roles which will enhance Performance
Management Point – 10 MP’s maximum per Primary Site
Software Update Point – No limit
SMS Provider
Plans for ConfigMgr Admin Console
Use Multiple SMS Providers Per Site
Allows for Large Numbers of Admin Console Users
Suggested 1 Provider for every 100 Console Users
Example: 500 Admins = 5 Providers per site all within close proximity to the ConfigMgr Database server.
Allows for High Availability
For Admin Users over Slow Links
Use the Remote Desktop Services on a server near the CAS or Primary Site. Install the Admin Console as a Remote App. Users connect to the RDS server and launch the Virtual Console
Reference Links…. MAP Tool Kit 9.0
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/solutionaccelerators/dd537566.aspx
Link Speeds and Traffic Estimates
http://blogs.technet.com/b/manageabilityguys/archive/2013/04/22/system-center-2012-configuration-manager-client-network-traffic-estimates-series-part-1-of-3.aspx
SMSMap Tool - Developed by a Microsoft Senior Consultant and approved for Client Use and Distribution.
http://tondtware.com/
Technet Blog on Creating Right-Click Tools
http://blogs.technet.com/b/neilp/archive/2012/03/18/long-live-right-click-tools-system-center-2012-configuration-manager-console-extensions.aspx
Remote Desktop Services For Console Connections over Slow Links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831610.aspx
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