What’s new in SCCM 2012 SP1 – update
In my last post around SCCM 2012 SP1 (yes I know that I’m not supposed to use that abbreviation but I’m still gonna do it!) I forgot to look at and mention another important feature I must say…
OS X support!!!
This is really interesting, I bet that there are so many companies and architects out there sitting with X amount of different MDM and MAM solutions just to fit their needs around device and application management. But there are few out there that are covering all the OS’s and device types in a good manner.
Is SCCM going to try and tackle this at least for the MS, Linux, UNIX and OS X devices? And will they succeed all the way, don’t think so short term but long term perhaps. So now we architects have something to look forward to when planning our wanted position in this area and start evaluating the options for the roadmap towards it!
What’s new in SCCM 2012 SP1 (find more here)
Client Deployment
The following items are new or have changed for client deployment in Configuration Manager SP1:
- Apple Macintosh ClientThe Mac client can be installed on computers that run Mac OS X and provides capabilities to deploy software, collect hardware inventory, and to manage compliance settings.For more information, see How to Install Clients on Mac Computers in Configuration Manager.
- Client for Linux and UnixThe client for Linux and UNIX can be installed on servers that run a supported version of Linux or UNIX, and provides capabilities to deploy software and collect hardware inventory.For more information, see How to Install Clients on Linux and UNIX Computers in Configuration Manager.
- Windows Embedded Client Deployment: You can deploy clients to embedded devices in the same way that you deploy clients to other Windows-based computers.For more information, see the Deploying the Configuration Manager Client to Embedded Devices section in the Introduction to Client Deployment in Configuration Manager topic.
And you guys that want a nice summary of the whole System Center SP1 suite have a look at this great summary from Thomas Maurer!
//Richard
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The IT Melting Pot! 
Finally SCCM 2012 support MAC, Linux and Unix
Thanks Richard
Arturo