Manually deploying a software update group created by an automatic deployment...
Finally venturing into the realm of automatic deployment rules within SCCM 2012, but have a question or two. Right now I have a top level device collection named "Automatic (Auto Reboot)" that is the...
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Clarity on SUG and Type of Deployment - Documentation error?
Hello all,Was reading the documentation on and came across the following at link below which I needed to get clarified...If a SUG is previously deployed, can the deployment be modified from REQUIRED to...
View ArticleDP Cleanup when removing Updates from a SUG
I recently started using ADR's for generating monthly Software Updates groups (with adding to an existing package). I choose to just target an empty collection so that I can verify the updates that...
View ArticleQuestion on Updates, Distribution Settings, and Location of Updates
Hi there, I came across another question as I began documenting the Update process for the future.When I create my Software Update Group for All Updates, select my criteria, and am specifying a...
View ArticleWhat criteria should I use for the monthly updates
I am just starting to setup Software Update for SCCM 2012 R2. The configuration is done with the Classifications and Products selected and working. I selected the Classifications:Critical...
View ArticleSCCM Reporting
Through SCCM 2012 R2 , i have deployed Software Updates ( Security Update patches) for clients. I use to check the report (Software Updates - A Compliance) for compliance , is there are any other...
View ArticleWSUS 3.0 Statistic Server setting
Hi,I'm an SCCM 2012 Admin on a international Company. We've an SCCM 2012 SP1, WSUS 3.0 SP2, incl. SCUP 2011 Environment with a lot of foreign Replica and Distribution Point locations. I'm sure many...
View ArticleEnforcement State Unknown issue in SCCM 2012 Patch management report.
Software updates are installed on machine. All updates shown in updates history, but machine not reporting back as Complaint. It showing in Enforcement State Unknown. Please help to resolve the issue.
View ArticlePatchdownloader: ERROR: DownloadContentFiles() failed with hr=0x800701f6
Hi,SCCM 2012 R2 updates work fine. Only when I create an automatic deployment rule for Endpoint Protection definition updates, it has errors in the patchdownloader.log. I already used the...
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Question regarding download settings within a software update deployment
Hello All, I am trying to figure out how to use the option "If software updates are not available on preferred distribution point or remote DP, download content from Microsoft Updates." We have...
View ArticleSCCM 2012 R2: does the sccm server itself need a sccm 2012 client?
Hi,The question is simple. Reason, I update my SCCM 2012 R2 forefront clients via automatic update rule. The server itself has also the forefront/SCEP client but no sccm client. So I wonder if in...
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Windows Updates showing Unknown computers
Hi, I am deploying Windows Updates and the Statistics window shows a high number of 'Unknown' computers, how do I find out these machines and what is the best method to have this number as close to...
View ArticleSCCM and Mcafee anti virus
Hi all,we have been running SCCM for about 5 years now, both 2007 and now 2012 versions and in that time our only Anti Virus product has been Mcafee (unfortunately in my mind). over this time we have...
View ArticleChange deployment package for software updates
Hi thereCurrently we have different deployment packages and software update groups based on year, product, etc.In the near future i'd like to rearange our software deployment process in configuration...
View ArticleConfiguration Manager client on SCCM 2012 SP1 CU3 server no longer working
Hi,I noticed today in the SCCM 2012 console that my Configuration Manger server was listed as Inactive in the list of devices. I checked the Configuration Manager client on my SCCM 2012 SP1 CU3 server...
View ArticleSCEP Automatic Defintions Updates
I'm current planning the automatic deployment of SCEP definition updates. i've got currently the following timetable:1. 11:30 - Software Update point sync schedule - Occurs every 6 hours 2. 11:45 -...
View ArticleSoftware Updates are not working
We have a Windows 2008 R2 server. I added the WSUS role to this server and downloaded a bunch of patches to E:\WSUSThen, in the CM2012 console I added the software update point role. I've tried...
View ArticleAutomatic Deployment Rules - Just Not Working/Reboot
Good Morning:For the better part of 5 days I have been trying to get ADR deployed in my lab to install and automatically reboot machines. I have gotten everything set up and the rule is working and...
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Cannot Add any Site System Role Through CAS console
Hi Team,I Cannot Add any site System Role Through My SCCM console,Note, The CAS site is evaluation, Not licenced.Kindly Help.
View ArticleWIndows Updates Deployment - Downloading
I have SCCM 2012 SP1. I have several templates setup, when deploying windows updates. For Non-Critical systems, updates are downloaded and installed.for Critical \ Business Systems, we have...
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