Jeff Wettlaufer presented a session on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 today at the System Center Airlift. While the session only had information on an overview level of the new product, Jeff was able to comment on the release schedule. First a little history; the beta 1 milestone was release in February 2006 and contained all SMS 2003 functionality and added some new features. The beta 1 refresh release from july 2006 contained extra features like OS deployment of Vista beta 2 and added NAP integration with Longhorn Server. This week, TAP members will receive the beta 2 package, which will be feature complete. At the end of february, beta 2 will also be made publicly avaiable. System Center Configuration Manager 2007 will RTM coming summer and be generally available, some months before Longhorn Servers will see the light.
Jeff Wettlaufer presented a session on System Center Configuration Manager 2007 today at the System Center Airlift. While the session only had information on an overview level of the new product, Jeff was able to comment on the release schedule. First a little history; the beta 1 milestone was release in February 2006 and contained all SMS 2003 functionality and added some new features. The beta 1 refresh release from july 2006 contained extra features like OS deployment of Vista beta 2 and added NAP integration with Longhorn Server. This week, TAP members will receive the beta 2 package, which will be feature complete. At the end of february, beta 2 will also be made publicly avaiable. System Center Configuration Manager 2007 will RTM coming summer and be generally available, some months before Longhorn Servers will see the light.