Summary

In this chapter, we examined some troubleshooting steps that Configuration Manager administrators use every day. Implementing Configuration Manager features can be a complex process, and troubleshooting when things go wrong can be very daunting. When troubleshooting, it is advisable to break the process down into its component parts. We've examined the tools and techniques that will help to highlight where the problem may lie.

Configuration Manager often presents us with hexadecimal error codes when we are troubleshooting issues. Remember that these error codes can be converted to meaningful text using the Error Lookup component of the CMTrace tool.

You are never alone when troubleshooting issues. You will rarely be the first to encounter a particular issue. You can receive a lot of free support from the community by using the Microsoft TechNet forums.

In the next chapter, we will discuss Configuration Manager Disaster Recovery. We will examine some scenarios for recovering sites when...