How to Manually Download and Deploy Updates with SCCM

If you are an IT professional who is responsible for managing software updates for an organization, then you know how important it is to keep all systems up-to-date with the latest patches and security updates. Microsoft’s System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a popular tool used by many IT professionals for patch management. In this article, we will discuss how to manually download and deploy updates with SCCM.

SCCM FAQs

What is SCCM? 

SCCM stands for System Centre Configuration Manager, which is a popular tool used by IT professionals for managing software updates, among other things.

Why would I need to manually download updates with SCCM? 

There may be scenarios where the Auto Deployment Rule fails to download updates, or when using a third-party tool like SnaPatch, where you need to manually download and deploy updates with SCCM.

Can I automate the process of downloading and deploying updates with SCCM? 

Yes, SCCM provides an Automatic Deployment Rules (ADR) feature, which can automate the process of downloading and deploying updates to multiple systems.

What are the benefits of using SCCM for patch management? 

SCCM offers centralized management, automated deployment, reporting, and security features for patch management.

Is it necessary to manually download updates with SCCM? 

It depends on your organization’s specific needs and scenarios. In most cases, SCCM’s Auto Deployment Rules feature can effectively manage software updates without the need for manual downloading and deployment. However, there may be certain situations where manual intervention is required.

How do I know which updates to download manually with SCCM? 

You can use SCCM’s Software Updates feature to view available updates and select the ones you need to download manually.

What if I don’t have an Auto Deployment Rule set up in SCCM? 

In that case, you can follow the same steps mentioned in the article to manually download updates with SCCM.

How long does it take to download updates manually with SCCM? 

The time it takes to download updates manually with SCCM depends on the size of the updates and the speed of your internet connection.

Can I download updates manually with SCCM on multiple computers at once? 

Yes, you can deploy updates manually to multiple computers at once by selecting multiple computers in SCCM’s console and initiating the update download process.

Are there any risks associated with manually downloading updates with SCCM? 

There is always a risk associated with any manual process, such as human error, downloading the wrong updates, or disrupting systems during the update process. However, SCCM provides a range of tools and features to help mitigate these risks. It is important to follow best practices and guidelines when manually downloading updates with SCCM.

Step-by-Step Guide to Manually Download Updates with SCCM

If you ever need to manually download and deploy updates with SCCM, or even when using SnaPatch, and you dont know how to download updates that havent been downloaded automatically by the Auto Deployment Rule, this post will show you how.

SCCM Screen

To kick off a manual download of updates using SCCM, follow these steps.

Open your SCCM console and go to Software Librarythen expand Software Updates and then click on All Software Updates.

SCCM Software Updates

Let the list populate and select the updates that want to download, then right click and choose Download.

SCCM Screen 2

It will then prompt your to Select a Deployment Package. Click Browse.

SCCM Screen 3

Select the Auto Deployment Rule that you use for your SnaPatch deployments and then click on OK.

SCCM Screen 4

Once the deployment rule had been selected, click on Next.

SCCM Screen 5

Now choose to Download software updates from the Internet.

SCCM Screen 6

Choose the required update language.

SCCM Screen 7

Now you should be ready to download the updates you have selected. If ready to do so, click on Next.

SCCM Screen 8

Your updates will start downloading. Note that this may take some time to complete the downloads.

SCCM Screen 9

Hopefully all went well and your updates are now ready to be deployed.

SCCM Screen 10

Click this link to see how to setup a SCCM Automatic Deployment Rule.

 

In this article, we have discussed how to manually download and deploy updates with SCCM. We have also highlighted the benefits of using SCCM for patch management. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that all systems in your organization are up-to-date with the latest patches and security updates.