Microsoft SCCM
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| Microsoft SCCM | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Type | Systems management |
| Initial release | 1994 |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Written in | C#, C++ |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | microsoft.com |
| Contents | |
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), now branded as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, is an on-premises management solution for deploying software, updates, and configuration to Windows devices at scale.
Key Features
- Software deployment and packaging
- Windows Update management and patch deployment
- Operating system deployment (OSD) with task sequences
- Hardware and software inventory
- Compliance settings and configuration baselines
- Co-management with Microsoft Intune for hybrid management
Enterprise Use
SCCM is deployed in large enterprises with complex on-premises infrastructure where granular control over deployments is required. Many organizations run SCCM alongside Microsoft Intune in a co-management configuration, gradually shifting workloads to the cloud. It requires dedicated infrastructure (site servers, distribution points, SQL Server).
Tips
- Use co-management to gradually move workloads from SCCM to Intune without a full migration.
- Monitor distribution point health to ensure software deployments reach all sites.
- Test software packages in a pilot collection before deploying to production.
