How do you check if SCCM ports are open?
This is a little tool I created for testing the required TCP ports on SCCM client systems. It will check that the required inbound ports are open and that the client can communicate to its management point, distribution point and software update point on the required ports.
Ports you can configure
By default, the HTTP port that's used for client-to-site system communication is port 80, and 443 for HTTPS.
- TCP – 135.
- TCP – 2701.
- TCP – 2702.
- UDP – 2701.
- UDP – 2702.
Type "Network Utility" in the search field and select Network Utility. Select Port Scan, enter an IP address or hostname in the text field, and specify a port range. Click Scan to begin the test. If a TCP port is open, it will be displayed here.
Press the Windows key + R, then type "cmd.exe" and click OK. Enter "telnet + IP address or hostname + port number" (e.g., telnet www.example.com 1723 or telnet 10.17.xxx.xxx 5000) to run the telnet command in Command Prompt and test the TCP port status. If the port is open, only a cursor will show.
Hi, By default, the HTTP port used for client to site system communication is port 80, and the default HTTPS port is 443. Ports for client-to-site system communication over HTTP or HTTPS can be changed during Setup or in the Site Properties for your Configuration Manager site.
#1) SMB traffic on TCP 445 is a requirement for the SCCM Primary to communicate with the SCCM Secondary site server.
Windows SMB uses TCP port 445 by default (although you can change this via tools on the Microsoft website).
Introduction to remote control in Configuration Manager
Configuration Manager also lets you configure client settings to run Windows Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance from the Configuration Manager console.
- In the Configuration Manager console, choose Assets and Compliance > Devices or Device Collections.
- Select the computer that you want to remotely administer and then, in the Home tab, in the Device group, choose Start > Remote Control.
How do I enable remote control in SCCM?
- In the Configuration Manager console, choose Administration > Client Settings > Default Client Settings.
- On the Home tab, in the Properties group, choose Properties.
- In the Default dialog box, choose Remote Tools.
Client check: The state of the periodic evaluation that the Configuration Manager client runs on the device. The evaluation checks the device and can remediate some of the problems it finds. For more information, see Client health checks. Client check runs automatically during the Windows maintenance window.
- SCCM Admin Console Navigate to Monitoring –> Client Status. ...
- \Monitoring\Overview\Client Status\Client Activity.
- \Monitoring\Overview\Client Status\Client Check.
- \Monitoring\Overview\Client Status\Production Client Deployment.
Locate the Configuration Manager Icon and open by clicking on it. On the Configuration Manager Properties box, click on the ACTIONS tab. Click on Machine Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle and click on "Run Now."
You can use netstat command to list the tcp port, if 443 port is listed there and state is established means 443 is open for outbound communication.
- Type cmd in the search bar.
- Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
- In the command prompt, type the following command and hit enter. netsh firewall show state.
- This will display all the blocked and active port configured in the firewall.
Answer: Open the Run command and type cmd to open the command prompt. Type: “netstat –na” and hit enter. Find port 445 under the Local Address and check the State. If it says Listening, your port is open.
SCCM use port 8005, and so was McAfee product. why Microsoft would use this port? Would MS be mindful of a well know port McAfee uses? Suggestions(provided by kevmjohnston and Jason Sandys):
"8080" was chosen since it is "two 80's", and also because it is above the restricted well known service port range (ports 1-1023, see below). Its use in a URL requires an explicit "default port override" to request a web browser to connect to port 8080 rather than the http default of port 80.
The Server Message Block protocol (SMB protocol) is a client-server communication protocol used for sharing access to files, printers, serial ports and other resources on a network. It can also carry transaction protocols for interprocess communication.
Why is port 443 secure?
HTTPS is secure and is on port 443, while HTTP is unsecured and available on port 80. Information that travels on the port 443 is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or its new version, Transport Layer Security (TLS) and hence safer.
The Port Configuration window displays the port configuration and provides access to a window for modifying port configuration. Port configuration values are: Port. Slot and port number for each port installed in the switch (for example, A1 means the first port in slot A).
A dynamic port -- also called a private port -- is one that is assigned to a process or service at the time the port is needed, usually when the process or service is started. When assigning dynamic ports, the OS can use any ports available from the range of ports designated for this purpose.
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Cluster service.
| Application | Protocol | Ports |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster Service | TCP | 3343 (This port is required during a node join operation.) |
| RPC | TCP | 135 |
| Cluster Administrator | UDP | 137 |
| Client Ports | Server Port | Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| 1024-65535/TCP | 1723/TCP | PPTP |
A DNS server uses well-known port 53 for all its UDP activities and as its server port for TCP. It uses a random port above 1023 for TCP requests. A DNS client uses a random port above 1023 for both UDP and TCP.
SCCM console is an administrative tool where an admin can perform various device management, application deployment, network, and server administration tasks. This is the single pane of glass from where SCCM admin can perform Applications, Patch, OS deployments, and many more administrative functions.
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How to Launch SCCM Remote Software Center
- Launch the Configuration Manager console.
- Go to Assets and Compliance\Overview\Devices.
- Right-click a device and select Right Click Tools > Client Tools > Remote Software Center.
Overview. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a Microsoft proprietary protocol that enables remote connections to other computers, typically over TCP port 3389.
- Select the arrow at the top of the ribbon, and choose Connect to a New Site.
- Type in the FQDN of the site server. If you've previously connected to site server, select the server from the drop-down list.
- Select Connect.
Where is SCCM console setup?
- ConsoleSetup folder in the installation path on the site server: \Tools\ConsoleSetup. When you install a site server, it copies the console installation files and supported language packs for the site to the Tools\ConsoleSetup subfolder. ...
- Configuration Manager installation media: \SMSSETUP\BIN\I386.
The Client Policy polling interval time in SCCM specifies how frequently client computers checks and download new client policy(s). By default, the client policy polling interval is set to 60 minutes.
The SCCM integrated console enables management of Microsoft applications such as Application Virtualization (App-V), Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (Med-V), Citrix XenApp, Microsoft Forefront and Windows Phone applications. All these applications can then be managed by a single location.
- Launch Configuration Manager console.
- Navigate to Administration\Overview\Site Configuration\Sites.
- Select the Server, right click and click Properties.
- On Site Properties window, click General.
- Look for SMS Provider Location.
If you're using the Right Click Tools, you can find in the Context Menu by performing a Right Click on a Device -> Recast RCT -> Client Tools -> Run Client Check. On the Client itself, you can manually run the "Configuration Manager Health Evaluation" Scheduled Task, which has the same effect.
In the Configuration Manager console, click Monitoring > Client Status. Click Production Client Deployment or Pre-production Client Deployment depending on the version of client you want to monitor. Review the charts of client deployment status and client deployment failure.
Open “Configuration Manager Console”, navigate to \Monitoring\Overview\System Status\Site Status and select “Management Point” from list of “Site System Role”. If the status is showing OK and green tick icon, it means MP is healthy.
Open SCCM Software Center using Task Manager
In the task manager window, click File and select Run new Task. Type the command SoftwareCenter: and click OK. This launches the Software Center on your computer.
Configuration Manager console actions are tasks or commands that are performed by making context menu or action panel selections. There are a number of standard action types such as cut, paste, and properties.
We can initiate SCCM Client agent actions by going to Configuration Manager Properties & clicking on Action Tab. However, we can do the same using command line and PowerShell commands. These commands can be executed on Local as well remote systems.
Does SCCM use port 443?
Hi, By default, the HTTP port used for client to site system communication is port 80, and the default HTTPS port is 443. Ports for client-to-site system communication over HTTP or HTTPS can be changed during Setup or in the Site Properties for your Configuration Manager site.
#1) SMB traffic on TCP 445 is a requirement for the SCCM Primary to communicate with the SCCM Secondary site server.
Windows SMB uses TCP port 445 by default (although you can change this via tools on the Microsoft website).
To get updates from Microsoft Update, the WSUS server uses ports 80 and 443 for the HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Although most corporate firewalls allow this type of traffic, some companies restrict internet access from the servers because of security policies.
SCCM use port 8005, and so was McAfee product. why Microsoft would use this port? Would MS be mindful of a well know port McAfee uses? Suggestions(provided by kevmjohnston and Jason Sandys):
"8080" was chosen since it is "two 80's", and also because it is above the restricted well known service port range (ports 1-1023, see below). Its use in a URL requires an explicit "default port override" to request a web browser to connect to port 8080 rather than the http default of port 80.
The Server Message Block protocol (SMB protocol) is a client-server communication protocol used for sharing access to files, printers, serial ports and other resources on a network. It can also carry transaction protocols for interprocess communication.
HTTPS is secure and is on port 443, while HTTP is unsecured and available on port 80. Information that travels on the port 443 is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or its new version, Transport Layer Security (TLS) and hence safer.
The Port Configuration window displays the port configuration and provides access to a window for modifying port configuration. Port configuration values are: Port. Slot and port number for each port installed in the switch (for example, A1 means the first port in slot A).
A dynamic port -- also called a private port -- is one that is assigned to a process or service at the time the port is needed, usually when the process or service is started. When assigning dynamic ports, the OS can use any ports available from the range of ports designated for this purpose.
Which port is used for cluster management?
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Cluster service.
| Application | Protocol | Ports |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster Service | TCP | 3343 (This port is required during a node join operation.) |
| RPC | TCP | 135 |
| Cluster Administrator | UDP | 137 |
Answer: Open the Run command and type cmd to open the command prompt. Type: “netstat –na” and hit enter. Find port 445 under the Local Address and check the State. If it says Listening, your port is open.
A DNS server uses well-known port 53 for all its UDP activities and as its server port for TCP. It uses a random port above 1023 for TCP requests. A DNS client uses a random port above 1023 for both UDP and TCP.
WSUS can meet the needs of a Windows-only network at the most basic level, while SCCM offers an expanded array of tools for more control over patch deployment and endpoint visibility. SCCM also offers pathways for patching alternate OS and third party applications, but on the whole, it still leaves much to be desired.
Make sure that the computers that you want to be WSUS clients can communicate with the EITS WSUS server on TCP port 8530. If they cannot, then you may need to open TCP port 8530 for out-going communication on the Windows Firewall or another firewall that is between your WSUS client computers and the EITS WSUS server.
Windows Update requires TCP port 80, 443, and 49152-65535. The IP address for the Windows Update web site constantly changes and it is not a fixed address.
