The Client Push Installation method in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr / SCCM) allows the site server to automatically or manually connect to discovered computers and install the client software. This process is managed by the server-side component component known as the SMS_CLIENT_CONFIG_MANAGER. 📋 Prerequisites & Firewall Rules
Before configuring the manager, ensure the network and target machines are prepared:
Administrative Rights: The service account must belong to the Local Administrators group on all target machines.
Network Shares: The target machines must have the default administrative share (Admin$) enabled and reachable.
Firewall Rules: File and Printer Sharing (SMB port 445) and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI port 135) must be allowed inbound on target devices. ⚙️ Step-by-Step Configuration Step 1: Access Client Push Settings Open the Configuration Manager Console. Navigate to the Administration workspace. Expand Site Configuration and click on Sites. Select your primary site server.
On the top ribbon home tab, click Client Installation Settings and choose Client Push Installation. Step 2: Configure General Settings
In the General tab, check the box for Enable automatic site-wide client push installation if you want discovered devices to get the client automatically.
Select the System types you want to target (e.g., Servers, Workstations, Domain Controllers). Step 3: Configure the Client Push Account Switch to the Accounts tab. Click the New Account icon (starburst/yellow icon).
Enter the credentials of your dedicated service account that has local administrator rights on the endpoints.
Step 4: Define Installation Properties (Optional but Recommended) 10 How to Configure Client Push Installation Step by Step
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