Configuration Manager 1606 Hotfix KB3180992

Configuration Manager 1606 Hotfix KB3180992

Configuration Manager 1606 Hotfix KB3180992

If you’re using System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and haven’t updated to build 5.00.8412.1204 yet, it’s time to do so. Microsoft has released a hotfix KB3180992 to fix various issues with SCCM. In this article, we’ll guide you through the installation process and explain how to fix the known issues that this hotfix addresses.

What’s New in SCCM 1606 Hotfix KB3180992

This hotfix addresses several known issues with SCCM, including:

  • An exception error that occurs when selecting the “Update all clients in the hierarchy using production client” option on the Client Upgrade tab of Hierarchy Settings Properties.
  • Software update installation freezing on SCCM clients.
  • Inaccurate client counts on the Production and Preproduction Client Deployment dashboards.
  • Incorrectly showing a state of Compliant on the Device Compliance section of the Software Center application.
  • Incorrectly showing an error state that indicates the role is not available on the Service Connection Point after upgrading to version 1606.
  • The SMS Agent Host process consuming excessive CPU resources on Pull Distribution Points after updating to version 1606.
  • The ccmexec.exe process stopping responding when distributing a software update package containing many updates to a Pull Distribution Point.

SCCM 1606 Hotfix FAQ

Question Answer

What is System Centre Configuration Manager?

System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a software management tool that allows administrators to manage large numbers of computers and devices from a single location.

What is Configuration Manager 1606 Hotfix KB3180992?

Configuration Manager 1606 Hotfix KB3180992 is an update for SCCM that fixes various issues identified with SCCM, including a freeze during software update installation and inaccurate client counts.

How do I install Configuration Manager 1606 Hotfix KB3180992?

To install this update, go to Administration, then expand Cloud Services and highlight Updates and Servicing. In the main console window, you should see the SCCM 1606 Hotfix has downloaded and is available for deployment. Highlight the update (KB3180992), right-click, then run the prerequisite pack. This will now check that your SCCM meets the prerequisites for this update. Once the prerequisite check has completed, highlight the update once again, right-click, and choose Install Update Pack.

What should I do if the Service Connection Point incorrectly shows an error state after upgrading to version 1606?

If the Service Connection Point is already showing an error state after upgrading to version 1606, you need to change the Availability State registry value from 1 to 4 under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-SOFTWARE-Microsoft-SMS-Operations Management-SMS Server Role-SMS Dmp Connector, then restart the SMS Executive service on the site server.

How do I validate the client update on my preproduction SCCM members?

On the Client Update Options Tab of the Configuration Manager Updates Wizard, you have the chance to validate the client update on your preproduction SCCM members. Simply select the checkbox next to “Validate in pre-production collection” and choose the pre-production collection to use for validation.

How long does it take to install SCCM 1606 Update 1?

Installation of SCCM 1606 Update 1 may take some time, as it installs in the background. Keep refreshing the window to see when KB3180992 shows a status of installed.

How to upgrade SCCM


To install this update, go to Administration, then expand Cloud Services and highlight Updates and Servicing.

SCCM 1606 Update 1


In the main console Window, you should now see the SCCM 1606 Hotfix has downloaded and is available for deployment.

SCCM 1606 Update 1 - 2


Highlight the update (KB3180992), Right Click then Run Prerequisite Pack. This will now check that your SCCM meets the prerequisites for this update.

SCCM 1606 Update 1 - 3

This may take some time, so be patient and be sure to refresh the console to make sure the prerequisite check has been successful.

SCCM 1606 Update 1 - 4


Now that the prerequisite check has completed, highlight the update once again, right click and choose Install Update Pack

SCCM 1606 Update 1 - 5


Next you are presented with the Configuration Manager Updates Wizard. Click on Next to start the installation.

SCCM 1606 Update 1 - 6


On the Client Update Options Tab, you have the chance to validate the client update on your preproduction SCCM members. In this example, I am upgrading without validation.

SCCM 1606 Update 1 - 7

Click Next to continue.


Accept the License Terms and click Next.

SCCM 1606 Update 1 - 8


Review you are happy with the options you have selected on the Summary Tab, then click Next.

SCCM 1606 Update 1 - 9


Installation of the SCCM 1606 Update 1 will now occur. If all goes well, you should see the Completion Window as below. SCCM will install this in the background, so it may take some time. Keep refreshing the Window, to see when KB3180992 shows a status of installed.

SCCM 1606 Update 1 - 10

How to upgrade to SCCM 1606

How to upgrade to SCCM 1606

SCCM 1606 Update

So what was the most exciting thing released this month? Well if you said Pokemon GO, you are on the wrong blog.

Pokemon NO

It was in fact the release of a well received update to System Centre Configuration Manager, known as update SCCM 1606.

SCCM 1606 (released on the 22nd of July 2016) introduces some great new features to an already excellent product by Microsoft. Particularly new enhancements in application management, deployment and provisioning, the experience of the end user, security and data protection and content distribution. Administrators that use SCCM in a hybrid mode with Microsoft Intune receive additional functionality. This update also includes support for the Windows 10 Anniverary update.

Exciting New Features of SCCM 1606

SCCM 1606 includes enhancements to application management, deployment and provisioning, end-user experience, security, data protection, and content distribution. If you’re using SCCM in hybrid mode with Microsoft Intune, this update provides additional functionality. Additionally, it includes support for the Windows 10 Anniversary update. Here’s a quick overview of some of the new features:

Windows Information Protection:

Create and deploy information protection policy, including choosing your protected apps and defining your EDP-protection level.

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection:

On-board and off-board Windows 10 clients to the cloud service and view agent health in the monitoring dashboard (requires a Windows Defender ATP tenant in Azure).

Windows Store for Business Integration:

Manage and deploy applications purchased through the Windows Store for Business portal for both online and offline licensed apps.

Windows Hello for Business policies:

Set policies for domain-joined Windows 10 devices managed by the Configuration Manager client

SCCM 1606 FAQs

Question Answer

What is SCCM 1606?

SCCM 1606 is a well-received update to System Centre Configuration Manager, released on July 22nd, 2016. It introduces new features to an already excellent product by Microsoft.

What are the new features introduced in SCCM 1606?

SCCM 1606 introduces new enhancements in application management, deployment and provisioning, the experience of the end user, security and data protection, and content distribution.

What are the enhancements in application management?

SCCM 1606 includes Windows Information Protection features that allow you to create and deploy information protection policies, including the ability to choose protected apps and define protection levels.

What are the enhancements in deployment and provisioning?

SCCM 1606 includes Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection features that enable the ability to onboard and off-board Windows 10 clients to the cloud service and view agent health in the monitoring dashboard.

What are the enhancements in end-user experience?

SCCM 1606 includes Windows Store for Business Integration, allowing you to manage and deploy applications purchased through the Windows Store for Business portal for both online and offline licensed apps, as well as Windows Hello for Business policies for domain-joined Windows 10 devices managed by the Configuration Manager client.

What are the enhancements in security and data protection?

SCCM 1606 includes Windows Information Protection features for creating and deploying information protection policies.

What are the enhancements in content distribution?

SCCM 1606 includes Windows Store for Business Integration for managing and deploying applications purchased through the Windows Store for Business portal.

What is the process for updating to SCCM 1606?

To update to SCCM 1606, ensure you have a recent backup or snapshot prior to upgrading the system. Then, highlight the SCCM 1606 update, right-click, and choose Run Prerequisite Check. Once the prerequisite check passes, highlight the SCCM 1606 update again, right-click, and choose Install Update Pack. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

How can I check the status of the SCCM 1606 update download?

You can check the download status by looking into the dmpdownloader.log file.

What should I do if the SCCM 1606 update download freezes?

If the download freezes, refresh the console, and if the update is still shown as downloading, restart the SMS_EXECUTIVE service.

How can I view the ConfigMgrPrereq.log file?

The ConfigMgrPrereq.log file should be located in the root of your C Drive.

What should I do if there are issues with the prerequisite check?

If there are issues with the prerequisite check, review the ConfigMgrPrereq.log file to troubleshoot the issue.

Can I deploy the SCCM 1606 update to Pre-Production environments?

Yes, you can select to deploy the client update to Pre-Production environments before doing a full-scale deployment to Production.

How long will the SCCM 1606 installation take?

The installation process will take some time, so be patient. Once completed, you will see the update has been completed, and you can click on CLOSE.

Updating SCCM to 1606

If you cannot see the SCCM 1606 update in your console (go to Administration, then expand Cloud Services, then highlight Updates and Servicing there is an available powershell script you can run that is supplied by Microsoft to kick off the download. (SCCM 1606 Powershell script here).

SCCM 1606 downloading


As in the above picture, you can see that the 1606 update is still downloading. You can check to see the download status, by looking in to the dmpdownloader.log.

SCCM 1606 downloading dpmdownloaderlog


There have been some reports of the download freezing. If after sometime you refresh the console and the update is still shown as downloading, restart the SMS_EXECUTIVE service.

Once the update has downloaded, you can start to plan for the update process. As always, make sure you have a recent backup or snapshot prior to upgrading the system, then highlight the SCCM 1606 update, RIGHT CLICK and choose Run Prerequisite Check.

SCCM 1606 Prerequisite check


Give SCCM some time to verify the update is suitable for your environment. You can view the ConfigMgrPrereq.log file (should be located in the root of your C Drive) to see if there are any issues.

SCCM 1606 ConfigMgrPrereqlog

SCCM 1606 Prereq Check Passed


Once you see Prerequisite Check Passed , again highlight the SCCM 1606 update, RIGHT CLICK and then choose Install Update Pack.

SCCM 1606 Install Update Pack


Now we start the installation. Click on NEXT.

SCCM 1606 Install 1


Next you have the option to install

  • VPNv2 support for third party providers
  • Passport for Work
  • Pre-Declare Corporate Owned Devices
  • VPN for Windows 10
  • Switch Software Update Point

Choose the options you wish to install then click NEXT. 

SCCM 1606 Install 2


If you have a Pre-Production environment you can select to deploy the client update to them before you do a full scale deployment to Production. As this is one of our many test labs, Ill choose to Upgrade without Validating. Click on NEXT.

SCCM 1606 Install 3


Accept the license terms and click NEXT

SCCM 1606 Install 4


On the Summary Tab, check that you are happy with the selection then click on NEXT again to proceed to then start the installation.

SCCM 1606 Install 5.


All going well, the progress of the installation will take some time, so be patient. You should finally see the update has now been completed and can click on CLOSE

SCCM 1606 Install 6

Conclusion

SCCM 1606 provides an impressive set of new features, making it a valuable tool for managing applications and deployments. The update process is straightforward, but it’s always important to ensure you have a recent backup or snapshot prior to upgrading the system. If you’re looking for a robust solution to manage your organization’s systems, SCCM is definitely worth considering.