While we are waiting for the next Config Mgr. service pack here are some facts:

  • Will be released 90 days after Windows 7
  • New Operating System Support
    • Windows 7
    • Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Windows Server 2008 SP2
    • Windows Vista SP2
  • New and improved features
    • Out of band management
      • Intel Active Management Technology Integration – Version 2
      • Wireless Management: Wireless Profile Management (mobile ONLY)
      • End Point Access Control: 802.1x support
      • Persistent Data Storage: Non Volatile Memory or Third Party Data Store (3PDS)
      • Access Monitor: Audit Log
      • Remote Power Management: Power State Configuration
    • Asset Intelligence
      • Open for all not only for SA (Software Assurance) customers
    • USMT 4.0
    • Peer to Peer support for Branch caching.
      • The feature will be build into BITS and will also support Windows 2008 and Vista.
    • Updates for Remote control on 64 bit systems
    • Multi select and delete drivers in OSD

Along with new features about 35-40 hot fixes will be added as well.