Managing Drivers by Model in SCCM

Introduction

Managing drivers by model is essential when dealing with a mix of old and new devices. In SCCM 2012, this can be challenging due to restrictions on integrating the same driver multiple times. This guide provides a solution to manage and duplicate drivers by model effectively.

Preparing the Driver Repository

On the file server where the drivers are stored, create a separate folder for each model. This organization helps in managing and importing drivers in SCCM.

DriverRepository/
├── Model1/
├── Model2/
├── Model3/
└── ...

Creating Batch Files

In each model folder, create a batch file named after the model (e.g., HP_ProBook_4530s.bat) with the following content:

@ECHO OFF
for /f "tokens=*" %%G IN ('dir /ad /b /s') DO (
echo. > "%%G\%~n0.txt"
)

This script creates a unique TXT file in each subfolder, making SCCM think the drivers are different between models.

Running the Batch Files

Run the batch files from a command prompt, ensuring you are in the correct directory for each model. This will create the necessary TXT files in each subfolder.

Importing Drivers into SCCM

1. Open the SCCM console and navigate to “Software Library”.
2. Under “Overview”, go to “Operating Systems” and select “Drivers”.
3. Create a folder for each model to keep the drivers organized.
4. Import the drivers into SCCM and move them into the corresponding model folder.

Creating Driver Packages

1. For each model, create a driver package.
2. Include the drivers from the corresponding folder in each package.

Configuring Task Sequences

Add each driver package to the task sequence:

1. Go to the “Software Library” workspace and select “Task Sequences”.
2. Open the relevant task sequence and add a step to “Apply Driver Package”.
3. Select the driver package for each model.
4. Add a WMI filter to apply the driver package only to the associated model. For example, use the following query to filter by model:
   

   SELECT * FROM Win32_ComputerSystem WHERE Model LIKE "HP_ProBook_4530s%"