SCCM: Configuration Manager vNext Beta released!

Microsoft released the beta for ConfigMgr vNext last week!

If you want to take a tour to see what's new in the next generation of Configuration Manager, join the beta program:
MVP Jannis Alink, visited MMS2010 and blogged about some new features

There are 3 main pilars:

User centric application management - Empowering Administrators to define intent, and end users flexible access to the right application at the right time

• Allow the administrator to think users first
• Application management model to capture admin intent
• End user self-service software portal

Infrastructure simplification – Simplify management infrastructure, processes and administrative overhead

• Unified management across PCs and devices
• New role based administration and end-user experiences
• Automated content distribution and troubleshooting
• Redesigned core infrastructure and improved scalability

Simplify Client Management – Daily tasks, model based configuration management and improvements over existing capabilities

• Automated compliance remediation
• Client health and auto remediation
• Remote control enhancements
• Offline servicing of OS images