Importing configuration data into DCM

The following procedure describes how to import configuration data into Desired Configuration Management (DCM).

Procedure

1. Open the Configuration Manager Console and expand Desired Configuration Management.
   Figure 1. Import Configuration Data function
   
   
2. Right-click Configuration Baselines or Configuration Items, and click Import Configuration Data.
   The Import Configuration Data Wizard opens.

   Figure 2. Select Files function
   
   
3. Click Add to select the exported Lenovo Configuration Pack.cab file.
   The Open .cab file window is displayed.

   Figure 3. Selecting the exported .cab file
   
   
4. Click Configuration .cab Cabinet File and click Open to import the file.
   A Verify Publisher window opens.

   Figure 4. Publisher Check window
   
   
5. Click Yes to import the file.
   The Configuration.cab file is displayed in the list.

   Figure 5. Importing the selected .cab file
   
   
6. Click Next to import the .cab file.
   The configuration items are displayed in the details window.

   Figure 6. Confirm the configuration data
   
   
7. Click Next to apply the settings.
   A message is displayed indicating that you have successfully completed the Import Configuration Data Wizard. The Details window has a list of the imported configuration items.

   Figure 7. Successful completion
   
   
8. Click Close to exit the Import Configuration Data Wizard.
9. Right-click Configuration Items and click Refresh.
   The imported configuration items are displayed in the window.

   Figure 8. Imported configuration items
   
   

   Note

   The imported configuration items might have a Lock status. The Lock status is due to one of the following reasons:

   • The configuration data is read-only.
   • The configuration data were not authored by the SCCM console administrator.