
Although the Client Push wizard offers a convenient client installation method from the console, this method has many dependencies and isn't suitable for all environments. There are many different ways to install the Configuration Manager client. This wizard uses client push installation to install or reinstall the Configuration Manager client on the selected device. The selected collection is included in this collection by using a Direct membership rule.įor more information, see How to create collections. The device is included in this collection by using a Direct membership rule.Īdd selected items to new device collection: Opens the Create Device Collection Wizard where you can create a new collection. Select the collection to which you want to add this device. Add selected itemsĪdd selected items to existing device collection: Opens the Select Collection dialog box. You can import multiple computers using a file, or specify information for a single computer. Launch the Import Computer Information Wizard to import new computer information into the Configuration Manager database. You can also right-click the device.Ĭonfigure the associations between users and devices, so you can efficiently deploy software to users.įor more information, see Link users and devices with user device affinity. Select one or more devices, and then select one of these client management tasks from the ribbon. In the Configuration Manager console, go to the Assets and Compliance workspace, and select the Devices node.

Manage clients from the Devices nodeĭepending on the device type, some of these options might not be available. To manage a device from the console, use the Client column in the Devices node to determine whether the client is installed. Mobile devices managed with the Exchange Server connector or on-premises MDM don't install the Configuration Manager client. This behavior happens if the site discovers a device but the client isn't installed and assigned. After the client assigns to a site, update collection membership, and then refresh the console view.Ī device can also display in the console when the Configuration Manager client isn't installed. Error =The underlying connection was closed: An unexpected error occurred on a send.If you install the Configuration Manager client, but it hasn't yet successfully assigned to a site, it might not display in the console. Arg = xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx.
