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How do I install Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager?

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Sarah Cherry

Published Mar 01, 2026

How do I install Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager?

Once you have downloaded the configuration Manager 2012 R2 iso file, extract the iso file to a folder on the machine where you are going to install the SCCM. Run the file splash to launch the Setup screen. Click on Install to the begin the Installation.

How do I access System Center Configuration Manager?

Launch ConfigMgr / SCCM console – Click Start | > | Microsoft System Center | Configuration Manager Console. For SCCM, console logs are located in the following location.

How do I download System Center Configuration Manager?

Download ConfigMgr baseline media from MSDN / Visual Studio Click Downloads tab and use the search box to look for the product that you want to download. Type in current branch or Configuration Manager. Click Search. To download the product, click the Download button next to the product name.

What happened to System Center Configuration Manager?

Starting in version 1910, Configuration Manager current branch is now part of Microsoft Endpoint Manager. The Microsoft Endpoint Manager brand will appear in the product and documentation over the coming months.

Is Microsoft SCCM free?

The price of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is often deeply discounted in the education industry. When the cost of SCCM is included “free” in their Microsoft education licensing agreement, schools are inclined to try to use that tool to manage computers across campus.

How long does SCCM take to install?

about 5 – 10 minutes
The SCCM client install is silent, meaning there is no wizard or progress bar displayed. The install usually takes about 5 – 10 minutes to complete.

How do I open the Configuration Manager console in Windows Server 2012?

Open the console For more information, see Install the Configuration Manager console. The simplest method to open the console on a Windows computer is to go to Start and start typing Configuration Manager console .

How do I open Windows Configuration Manager?

Select Start > Programs > IBM WebSphere > Commerce Server v7. 0 > Setup Tools > Configuration Manager. In the Configuration Authentication window, enter the Configuration Manager user ID and password and click OK.

How much does SCCM cost?

SCCM can cost anywhere from $1M over three years for a typical 5,000 endpoint deployment and up to $14M a year for 200,000 endpoints according to IBM. This greatly outweighs the initial cost of an SCCM license, which costs $1,323 or is even included in Microsoft Software Assurance licensing.

Is SCCM end of life?

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) Version 2002 End of Life. SCCM Version 2002 is going end of life on October 1, 2021. We advise you to update to version 2006 or later to avoid any security risks.

How much does SCCM cost per device?

The Standard management license (ML) has a list price of $1,323 that licenses two Operating System Environments (OSEs). The Datacenter ML price is $3,607 for unlimited OSEs per two physical processor sockets.