Running Scripts on Clients Using Microsoft Configuration Manager ( Formerly SCCM)
In this video, learn how to run PowerShell scripts on client devices using Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM). This feature is a powerful tool for IT admins to execute tasks on remote machines—without creating a package or application.
Whether you're rebooting a service, collecting logs, or changing a configuration, the Run Script feature in SCCM makes it fast and easy to manage your endpoints.
What You’ll Learn:
Introduction to SCCM’s Run Script feature
How to create, approve, and run scripts
Targeting individual devices or device collections
Monitoring execution and output
Best practices and security considerations
Tools Used:
SCCM Console
Software Library - Scripts
PowerShell
Client status monitoring
Why Use Run Script in SCCM?
It saves time, eliminates the need to create deployments, and is ideal for one-time or emergency tasks across large environments.
⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction to Running Scripts in SCCM
0:14 – What is the “Run Scripts” Feature?
0:39 – Benefits of Using Run Scripts (No Packages Needed)
0:53 – Overview of Script Execution via ConfigMgr Agent
1:02 – Demo: How to Set Up SCCM for Script Execution
1:10 – Configure Hierarchy Settings for Script Approval
1:40 – Creating a New PowerShell Script
2:05 – Defining Script Details, Language, and Timeout
2:20 – Writing or Importing PowerShell Code
2:35 – Approving the Script in the Console
2:52 – Running the Script on a Target Device
3:05 – Providing Parameter Values for Script Execution
3:21 – Running the Script Immediately or Scheduling It
3:36 – Monitoring Script Execution and Exit Code
4:06 – Verifying Script Status in Monitoring Workspace
4:28 – Checking Results on the Target Client
4:42 – File and Folder Creation Confirmed
4:50 – Conclusion & Subscribe Reminder
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