System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Unleashed

Manually Importing Clients into ConfigMgr

Clients can be manually imported into ConfigMgr using the ConfigMgr console or scripts to automatically create DDR files. You would manually import clients if not using unknown client support during operating system deployment (OSD). To import a client into ConfigMgr manually, perform these steps:

1. In the Assets and Compliance workspace of the console, navigate to Devices.

2. Select Import Computer Information from the ribbon bar to open the Import Computer Information Wizard.

3. In the Import Computer Information Wizard, you can select to import a single computer or import computers using a file:

• If you select Import Single Computer, provide the Computer Name and MAC address or SMBIOS GUID of the ...