Other Common Problems Preventing SCCM Client Installation

Over the last 4 days, we have covered several of the common items that prevent SCCM Client installation and operation. Today we will cover a few more common issues, such as the dreaded VAPPDeploy registration issue, and common issues with the Windows Installer Itself.

Dealing with WMI Issues – Part 1

One of the most common issues with SCCM client implementations is WMI errors. Unfortunately, while WMI errors are a common cause of problems, there is not a "one-size-fits-all" method of fixing them. In practice, there are three real approaches to addressing the problems and they are best used in a particular order to give one the best chance at success, but that is getting ahead of the game. First, we need to know that we have a problem.

Repairing SCCM Clients with Duplicate GUIDs

After a few weeks off to get some other projects under control, I am back. This week we will address repairing common problems within the SCCM client starting with machines with duplicate GUIDs.
There is no reason to be ashamed when these situations arise in your SCCM sites. These machines can arise for a number of reasons within an organization and no all of them are even due to problems within the SCCM system itself.