Archive for the ‘FAQ’ Category

Posted by Pete on 05 / 23 / 07

How do I remove the ServiceConnectionPoint from Previous SCE Install Attempts?

This happens if the SCE Service Connection Point (SCP) exists in Active Directory. This is created during setup and is located under the computer account that SCE was installed on... read more

Posted by Pete on 05 / 19 / 07

How do I prepare a computer for the Essentials 2007 console under local policy?

Copy WSUSCodeSigningCert.cer and WSUSSSLCert.cer files from <ProgramFiles>\System Center Essentials? 2007\Certificates folder on the Essentials? 2007 Management Server to... read more

Posted by Pete on 05 / 16 / 07

Why are agent-managed computers not automatically added to the SCE Managed Computers group in AD?

This will happen if the agents are installed before the Feature Configuration Wizard is run.....the process is: The Feature Config Wizard is run and the domain policy option is... read more

Posted by Pete on 05 / 08 / 07

How do I move my Essentials database to a new server?

MS: "We do not support moving the database to a new server. The only support we really have for something like this is the backup/recovery scenario: 1. Backup all 3 databases an... read more

Posted by Pete on 05 / 04 / 07

How do I deploy Office 2007 with Essentials 2007?

Detailed deployment instructions on the SCE Tips & Tricks blog HERE ... read more

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How do I troubleshoot failed discovery in Essentials 2007?

Detailed troubleshooting steps on the SCE Tips & Tricks blog HERE... read more

Posted by Pete on 03 / 29 / 07

What ports must be opened on the firewall for agents to talk to the Mgmt Server?

For agent-to-management server, only 1 port is required. TCP 5723. Below is a more complete list of port requirements for various scenarios. Agent to Root Management Server: TCP ... read more

Posted by Pete on 03 / 20 / 07

How can I view the set of rules running on an Ops Mgr 2007 agent?

See step-by-step configuration of the custom state view that exposes the task HERE.... read more

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