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How to Create SCCM Collection based on System Resource Attribute Class

The SMS_R_System Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) class) is an SMS Provider server class in Configuration Manager. This class contains discovery data for all discovered system resource.

In the Query / Collection Query wizard, the friendly name of SMS_R_System is System Resource and it’s referred as Attribute Class. This class can be used to create collection based on OU , Resource creation date , SCCM client version etc.

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Create Dynamic Collections in SCCM for Different Attribute Classes | ConfigMgr

Dynamic collections in Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) allow administrators to automate device grouping using WQL queries. Instead of manually adding systems, you can build collections that update automatically based on

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Enclosure Chassis Types Value & Description | ConfigMgr | SCCM

A chassis or cabinet is a physical enclosure that houses the internal components of a computer system. In SCCM, Enclosure Chassis Types Values can be used to create reports, queries and collection for specific type of device such as Desktop, Laptop or Tablets.

As a Configuration Manager | SCCM administrator, you may have a requirement to create collection , query or report for different device types such as Laptop, Desktop or Tablet. This article explains about Enclosure Chassis types value which can be used to identify Desktops or Laptops.

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How to Create SCCM Dynamic Collection Based on Device Type

Want to simplify device targeting in SCCM? This guide shows how to create dynamic collections based on device type—virtual machines, laptops, and desktops—using tested WQL queries. Whether you’re managing hybrid environments or refining deployment scopes, these queries help automate collection membership with precision.
A dynamic or query based collection reduce the efforts required to manage a deployment as devices are automatically included or excluded in a collection based on query rules.

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SCCM Dynamic Collection for Windows 10 / 11 Devices | ConfigMgr

In ConfigMgr , a dynamic collection membership is based on query rules. A dynamic or query based collection can have multiple query rules and collection membership updates at each collection

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Location of smsts.log file during SCCM OSD

The smsts.log is the primary source for troubleshooting SCCM task sequence failures. The smsts.log records all the activities during SCCM operating system deployment (OSD), and it should be the first

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