SCCM 2012 SP1 beta

The beta has been out for a while but its worth looking at again! you can find more information about the service pack here:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/server-cloud/archive/2012/09/10/system-center-2012-configuration-manager-sp1-beta-and-windows-intune-update.aspx

A preview of some of the features:

With Windows 8, Windows RT devices, and Windows Phone 8 coming soon, we are excited to give you a preview of the new client management capabilities and vision we’ll be delivering in the coming months:

• System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1
• Interoperability of Windows Intune and System Center Configuration Manager Console
• Management of Windows RT and Windows Phone 8
• Windows Intune Licensing Changes
• Support for the Management of Windows Embedded devices

Configuration Manager SP1 enhancements include:

• Deployment and management of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
• Distribution point for Windows Azure to help reduce infrastructure costs
• Automation of administrative tasks through PowerShell support
• Management of Mac OS X clients and Linux and UNIX servers