sms: dcm (desired configuration monitoring)
i decided it was about time i started looking at desired configuration monitoring since the likelihood that we'll move to sms v4 in the short term is pretty close to zero. anyway, to date, i haven't done a thing with it. the interface is clunky and unintuitive. oh well, there are probably plenty worse, and i can't hide from it forever.
here are some links i found to more information (someone left me a comment on a previous post that directed me on this search). my hope is that if i post these links someone else will actually do all the work in understanding dcm and write up some cute, easy-to-follow guide. :)
dcm technet site
dcm technet documentation
dcm download
dcm developer's blog
the dcm developer's blog is pretty good stuff. whoever dropped that note, thanks!
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ReplyDeleteIt was me who dropped that note about the DCM developers blog. Well, looks like someone has come up with a training on DCM now. I guess this product badly needed some kind of a training material. Check it out here: http://www.alpha-tech-solutions.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=TRN0601
Thanks
cool deal. looks interesting but not sure how much i could glean off two hours of dcm training. to me, the biggest problem right now is that dcm doesn't really come with any decent manifests.
ReplyDeletei think having some base manifests to continue adding or modifying to your environmental specs would be ideal. i guess microsoft must have thought the same. they now offer this, but it can only be accessed through their professional services.
one of the dcm developers posted a note on his blog suggesting that there was a manifest beta you could sign up for. i haven't been able to find it... but am still looking around. i've dropped him a note. i'll post something when if it does become available.
Wow, this training is pretty good. After a lot of thinking, I decided to buy the training. These guys did a splendid job! They actually explained each section of the UI. They have several sample scenarios and walked through the entire process of creating the manifest. At least now I understand when to use Substitution!!! :-) Microsoft did a pretty poor job with their documentation on DCM.
ReplyDeleteI agree with him that this training is worth each dollar! Finally, there is a real training on DCM! I wonder why Microsoft did not create a training on this product when I assume they knew it was a complicated product!
I too definitely recommend this training to any one using DCM. It does clear up a lot of concepts and helped me understand when to use active and passive rules.The substitution was a killer! By the way, its here: DCM Training!!!
- Steve