A Comprehensive Guide to SCCM Build Numbers
As an IT professional, it’s essential to be aware of the various build numbers of Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). This guide will provide an overview of SCCM build numbers, including their release dates and descriptions. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a better understanding of SCCM build numbers and be able to choose the right version for your organization.
SCCM Build Numbers Overview
SCCM is an enterprise management solution from Microsoft that allows IT teams to manage both traditional and modern devices. It provides a comprehensive set of tools to manage Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix, and mobile devices running iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. SCCM helps manage and deploy software, as well as security updates and patches.
SCCM comes in different versions, and each version has its build numbers, release dates, and descriptions. The following is an overview of SCCM build numbers:
System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) by Microsoft versions
System Center Configuration Manager 2016
| Build Number | Release Date | Description |
| 5.0.8299.1000 | 2015, September 22 | SCCM 2016 Technical Preview 3 (Update 1509) |
| 5.0.8315.1000 | 2015, October 14 | SCCM 2016 Technical Preview 3 (Update 1510) |
| 5.0.8325.1000 | 2015, November 12 | SCCM 2016 Technical Preview 4 (Update 1511) |
| 5.0.8336.1000 | 2015, December 18 | SCCM 2016 Technical Preview 4 (Update 1512) |
| 5.0.8347.1000 | 2016, January 27 | SCCM 2016 Technical Preview 4 (Update 1601) |
System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2
| Build Number | Release Date | Description |
| 5.00.7958.1000 | 2013, October 18 | SCCM 2012 R2 RTM |
| 5.00.7958.1101 | 2013, November 02 | SCCM 2012 Post R2 Hotfix |
| 5.00.7958.1203 | 2014, March 28 | SCCM 2012 R2 CU1 |
| 5.00.7958.1303 | 2014, June 27 | SCCM 2012 R2 CU2 |
| 5.00.7958.1401 | 2014, September 23 | SCCM 2012 R2 CU3 |
| 5.00.7958.1501 | 2015, February 2 | SCCM 2012 R2 CU4 |
| 5.00.7958.1604 | 2015, May 6 | SCCM 2012 R2 CU5 |
| 5.00.8239.1000 | 2015, May 14 | SCCM 2012 R2 SP1 |
| 5.00.8239.1203 | 2015, August 4 | SCCM 2012 R2 SP1 CU1 |
| 5.00.8239.1301 | 2015, November 10 | SCCM 2012 R2 SP1 CU2 |
System Center Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 & SP2
| Build Number | Release Date | Description |
| 5.00.7804.1000 | – | SCCM 2012 SP1 |
| 5.00.7804.1202 | SCCM 2012 SP1 CU1 | |
| 5.00.7804.1300 | SCCM 2012 SP1 CU2 | |
| 5.00.7804.1400 | SCCM 2012 SP1 CU3 | |
| 5.00.7804.1500 | SCCM 2012 SP1 CU4 | |
| 5.00.7804.1600 | 2014, July 23 | SCCM 2012 SP1 CU5 |
| 5.00.8239.1000 | 2015, May 14 | SCCM 2012 SP2 |
| 5.00.8239.1203 | 2015, August 4 | SCCM 2012 SP2 CU1 |
| 5.00.8239.1301 | 2015, November 10 | SCCM 2012 SP2 CU2 |
System Center Configuration Manager 2012
| Build Number | Release Date | Description |
| 5.00.7711.0000 | 2012, March 31 | SCCM 2012 RTM |
| 5.00.7711.0200 | 2012, August 22 | SCCM 2012 CU1 |
| 5.00.7711.0301 | 2012, November 27 | SCCM 2012 CU2 |
System Center Configuration Manager 2007
| Build Number | Release Date | Description |
| 4.00.5135.0000 | SCCM 2007 Beta 1 | |
| 4.00.5125.0000 | SCCM 2007 Beta 1 Escrow | |
| 4.00.5221.0000 | SCCM 2007 Beta 1 Refresh Escrow | |
| 4.00.5224.0000 | SCCM 2007 Beta 1 Refresh | |
| 4.00.5224.0000 | SCCM 2007 Beta 1 Refresh | |
| 4.00.5571.0000 | SCCM 2007 Beta 2 Escrow | |
| 4.00.5574.0000 | SCCM 2007 Beta 2 Escrow Update | |
| 4.00.5578.0000 | SCCM 2007 Beta 2 with a hotfix | |
| 4.00.5578.0002 | SCCM 2007 RC0 Preview | |
| 4.00.5790.0000 | SCCM 2007 RC0 Preview | |
| 4.00.5815.0000 | SCCM 2007 RC0 | |
| 4.00.5924.0000 | SCCM 2007 escrow | |
| 4.00.5931.0001 | SCCM 2007 RTM | |
| 4.00.6086.1000 | SCCM 2007 SP1 (prerelease) | |
| 4.00.6221.1000 | SCCM 2007 SP1 | |
| 4.00.6221.1193 | FIX for SCCM 2007 SP1 and SP2 | |
| 4.00.6425.2000 | SCCM 2007 SP2 beta | |
| 4.00.6468.2001 | SCCM 2007 SP2 RC | |
| 4.00.6487.2000 | SCCM 2007 SP2 | |
| 4.00.6487.2111 | FIX for SCCM 2007 SP1 and SP2 | |
| 4.00.6487.2157 | SCCM 2007 SP2 R3 | |
| 4.00.6487.2207 | 2012, December 03 | FIX for SCCM 2007 SP2 |
| 4.00.6487.2700 | SCCM SP2 R2 with ICP2 | |
| 4.00.6487.2857 | SCCM SP2 R3 with ICP2 |
SMS 2003
| Build Number | Release Date | Description |
| 2.50.2726.0020 | – | SMS 2003 RTM |
| 2.50.3174.1018 | 2004, September 10 | SMS 2003 SP1 |
| 2.50.4160.2000 | 2006, February 13 | SMS 2003 SP2 |
| 2.50.4253.3000 | 2007, May 2 | SMS 2003 SP3 |
SMS 2.0
| Build Number | Release Date | Description |
| 2.00.1239.0000 | – | SMS 2.0 RTM |
| 2.00.1380.1000 | – | SMS 2.0 SP1 |
| 2.00.1493.2000 | – | SMS 2.0 SP2 |
| 2.00.1493.3000 | – | SMS 2.0 SP3 |
| 2.00.1493.4000 | – | SMS 2.0 SP4 |
| 2.00.1493.5000 | – | SMS 2.0 SP5 |
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How to check what version of SCCM you are using?
To check the build number of SCCM, you can go to the SCCM Console and click on the “Administration” tab. Then, right-click on “Site Configuration” and select “Sites.” Next, select the site you want to check and click on “Properties.”
In the “Site Properties” window, you can see the build number under the “General” tab in the “Site version” section. The build number is listed as “Version X.0.YYYY.ZZZZ.”
It’s important to keep track of the build numbers for SCCM because Microsoft releases regular updates and hotfixes for SCCM that fix bugs and improve performance. By staying up-to-date with the latest build number, you can ensure that you have the latest features and fixes for SCCM.
In addition, Microsoft also releases new versions of SCCM every few years. The latest version as of the knowledge cutoff date of this response is SCCM 2110. Each new version typically includes significant updates and improvements to the product.
Understanding the build numbers of SCCM is crucial for maintaining a secure, stable, and up-to-date environment. By regularly checking for updates and staying up-to-date with the latest build numbers, you can ensure that your SCCM environment is functioning optimally.