Endpoint Services, Unit-specific tasks after an MECM Current Branch update
Overview
This article summarizes the unit-specific tasks for IT Pros to complete after MECM is updated to a newer version of Current Branch.
Systems
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
Intended Audience
University of Illinois IT Pros leveraging MECM, hosted by Technology Services' Endpoint Services team
Checklist of tasks to complete after MECM is updated
Depending on the contents of the update, not all items may be applicable:
- Console update - required
- The console will prompt you to update when opening it. If not, the latest console can be found at \\ad.uillinois.edu\sccm\SharedContent\ImportShare\Applications\Microsoft\MECM\MECM Console - select the folder with the highest version number. For new installations, connect the console to sccmcas.ad.uillinois.edu.
- The console will prompt you to update when opening it. If not, the latest console can be found at \\ad.uillinois.edu\sccm\SharedContent\ImportShare\Applications\Microsoft\MECM\MECM Console - select the folder with the highest version number. For new installations, connect the console to sccmcas.ad.uillinois.edu.
- Client update - required
- Follow this guide to deploy the MECM client - https://answers.uillinois.edu/illinois/73002
- Follow this guide to deploy the MECM client - https://answers.uillinois.edu/illinois/73002
- Boot image update - required
- Follow this guide to update your unit's boot image - https://answers.uillinois.edu/illinois/81337
- Follow this guide to update your unit's boot image - https://answers.uillinois.edu/illinois/81337
- Update bootable media - if your unit uses bootable media, this is required after the boot image has been updated
- Follow this guide to update USB bootable media - https://answers.uillinois.edu/illinois/118433
- Follow this guide to update USB bootable media - https://answers.uillinois.edu/illinois/118433
- The 'Configuration Manager Support Center' tool is sometimes updated
- The 'Configuration Manager Support Center - Latest' application is available at '\Software Library\Overview\Application Management\Applications\MANAGED APPLICATIONS\Microsoft\MECM\Support Center' in the console. For a manual installation, view the Content tab of the application's deployment type.