Chapter 3. Enhancing the Basic Compliance Program Using Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Configuring Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager for compliance
  • Creating a baseline to monitor for unapproved software
  • Creating a baseline to monitor for unapproved hardware and virtual systems
  • Using Security Compliance Manager baselines in Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

Introduction

In this chapter, we will expand upon our basic compliance program by implementing and monitoring compliance with Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (Configuration Manager).

Configuration Manager can be used to implement compliance for Windows servers, desktops, laptops, ...

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