Fetching Maintenance Windows for Device Collections in Configuration Manager

The Challenge

Configuration Manager (CM) provides a robust infrastructure for managing devices in large organizations. A critical component of this is the ‘maintenance window‘ which ensures that deployments occur during designated times, minimizing disruptions. But how do you obtain a comprehensive view of these windows across multiple device collections?

The Problem

For administrators managing an extensive environment, navigating through the CM console to fetch details about maintenance windows can be tedious. Manual approaches are time-consuming, error-prone, and not scalable. Moreover, crafting extensive SQL queries might not be feasible for everyone.

The Solution

Enter our streamlined script tailored for this specific challenge. Here’s a snapshot of its functionality:

• Initialization: It kicks off by importing the necessary Configuration Manager module and setting the required site location.
• Targeted Query: The script then dives deep, querying all device collections inside a designated Software Updates folder.
• Fetching Details: For each identified collection, it meticulously fetches the associated maintenance window details.
• User-Friendly Presentation: The data, once collated, is presented in a structured grid view, making it easy for users to interpret and make decisions.