Two days ago Microsoft has released new branch update (1910) for System Center Configuration Manager, which now renamed to Microsoft Endpoint configuration Manager.
Some of the key changes with 1910 release;
- Changed from System Center Configuration Manager to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Multiple very useful changes to Operating System Deployment
- Additional software update filter for ADRs
- Improvements to BitLocker management
- New features for Console Connections
- Improvements to the task sequence editor
For complete list of features visit Enterprise Mobility Security blog
Upgrade Path:
If it is a new setup, then download 1902 which is the current baseline version of ConfigMgr then perform site upgrade to 1910. The minimum supported version of current branch 1910 upgrade is 1802.
How to upgrade:
Before proceeding with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) branch upgrade, it is very important to review SCCM Current Branch 1910 servicing readiness as below;
- SCCM CB 1910 can be upgraded only from 1802 or above
- Minimum of .Net 4.5 must be installed and complete the reboot
- ADK version must be 1903
- Change SQL AlwaysOn to manual failover
- File replication and Data replication is current when having multi site hierarchy
- Disable backup, delete aged client operations and delete aged discovery data site maintenance tasks
- Make sure full site backup is available before the upgrade
This step by step SCCM (MECM) 1910 upgrade guide will guide you through from any supported previous version to SCCM Configuration Manager 1910
Downloading the SCCM (MECM) CB 1910 update:
If SCCM CB 1910 update is not available (if you are not in first wave of customers) in SCCM console and you want to install without waiting until the global release then you need to download Version 1910 opt-in script then run on the site server.
Before proceeding with upgrade, Download the Version 1910 opt-in PowerShell script
(https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2099733)
1. Run Configmgr1910Opt-InRing.exe as Administrator and extract the content to a nominated folder
2. The .exe will extract enableearlyupdatering1910.ps1 file
3. Launch PowerShell as Administrator, then Change the current directory to the
enableearlyupdatering1910.ps1 script path.
4. Then run the script from elevated PowerShell window (ex: enableearlyupdatering1910.ps1 SCCB )
Note: Just use server name without FQDN.
5. The command will be completed successfully
6. Review the dmpdownloader.log file in ConfigMgr install directory.
The dmpdownloader.log will have entries for recent sync;
Will start downloading the manifest.cab file
The sync will detect a new available update;
The download will start the large file with bits;
7. Wait until the download is completed.
Refresh the Updates and servicing node in SCCM console, There will be 1910 update in
Ready to Install state.
Installing SCCM CB (Endpoint Configuration Manger) 1910 update:
1. Like any other previous updates, first run the Run Prerequisite check or run the Install update Pack directly; Pre-req check will perform all the directory and file hash check. the pre-req check progress can be validated C:\ConfigmgrSetup.log file or in the console from \Monitoring\Overview\Updates and Servicing Status\Configuration Manager 1910 node.
2. Resolve any errors and review the warning before proceeding with upgrade;
3. After completing the prerequisite check, right click on the update then select Install Update Pack;
4. The installer will start the Configuration Manager Updates wizard. Click Next on the General tab;
5.Select required features to be installed then click Next;
6. Select required client update options then click Next;
7. Accept the license terms then click Next;
8. Review and confirm the selected options then click Next;
9. Close the completion window.
10. Now the 1910 update state will change from Available to Installing;
11. The installation will start checking prerequisites then start installing the update;
Detailed progress of the update installation can be viewed from \Monitoring\Overview\Updates
and Servicing Status\Configuration Manager 1910 node From the ribbon click on Show status.
12. The update status will change to Installed Overview\Updates and Servicing node;
The update status also can be checked by reviewing hman.log
Console Upgrade:
After upgrading the site server to SCCM Current Branch 1910, If we re-launch or check the console version, we will get a popup message saying A new version of the console is available( 5.1910.1067.1400).
On the upgrade prompt, Click OK to upgrade the console and follow the-on screen prompts to complete the upgrade process.
Once the update is installed the version number of SCCM will be;
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
Version: 1910
Console Version: 5.1910.1067.1400
Site Version: 5.0.8913.1000
Some of the key changes with 1910 release;
- Changed from System Center Configuration Manager to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Multiple very useful changes to Operating System Deployment
- Additional software update filter for ADRs
- Improvements to BitLocker management
- New features for Console Connections
- Improvements to the task sequence editor
For complete list of features visit Enterprise Mobility Security blog
Upgrade Path:
If it is a new setup, then download 1902 which is the current baseline version of ConfigMgr then perform site upgrade to 1910. The minimum supported version of current branch 1910 upgrade is 1802.
How to upgrade:
Before proceeding with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) branch upgrade, it is very important to review SCCM Current Branch 1910 servicing readiness as below;
- SCCM CB 1910 can be upgraded only from 1802 or above
- Minimum of .Net 4.5 must be installed and complete the reboot
- ADK version must be 1903
- Change SQL AlwaysOn to manual failover
- File replication and Data replication is current when having multi site hierarchy
- Disable backup, delete aged client operations and delete aged discovery data site maintenance tasks
- Make sure full site backup is available before the upgrade
This step by step SCCM (MECM) 1910 upgrade guide will guide you through from any supported previous version to SCCM Configuration Manager 1910
Downloading the SCCM (MECM) CB 1910 update:
If SCCM CB 1910 update is not available (if you are not in first wave of customers) in SCCM console and you want to install without waiting until the global release then you need to download Version 1910 opt-in script then run on the site server.
Before proceeding with upgrade, Download the Version 1910 opt-in PowerShell script
(https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2099733)
1. Run Configmgr1910Opt-InRing.exe as Administrator and extract the content to a nominated folder
2. The .exe will extract enableearlyupdatering1910.ps1 file
3. Launch PowerShell as Administrator, then Change the current directory to the
enableearlyupdatering1910.ps1 script path.
4. Then run the script from elevated PowerShell window (ex: enableearlyupdatering1910.ps1 SCCB )
Note: Just use server name without FQDN.
6. Review the dmpdownloader.log file in ConfigMgr install directory.
The dmpdownloader.log will have entries for recent sync;
The sync will detect a new available update;
The download will start the large file with bits;
7. Wait until the download is completed.
Refresh the Updates and servicing node in SCCM console, There will be 1910 update in
Ready to Install state.
Installing SCCM CB (Endpoint Configuration Manger) 1910 update:
1. Like any other previous updates, first run the Run Prerequisite check or run the Install update Pack directly; Pre-req check will perform all the directory and file hash check. the pre-req check progress can be validated C:\ConfigmgrSetup.log file or in the console from \Monitoring\Overview\Updates and Servicing Status\Configuration Manager 1910 node.
2. Resolve any errors and review the warning before proceeding with upgrade;
3. After completing the prerequisite check, right click on the update then select Install Update Pack;
4. The installer will start the Configuration Manager Updates wizard. Click Next on the General tab;
5.Select required features to be installed then click Next;
6. Select required client update options then click Next;
7. Accept the license terms then click Next;
8. Review and confirm the selected options then click Next;
9. Close the completion window.
10. Now the 1910 update state will change from Available to Installing;
11. The installation will start checking prerequisites then start installing the update;
Detailed progress of the update installation can be viewed from \Monitoring\Overview\Updates
and Servicing Status\Configuration Manager 1910 node From the ribbon click on Show status.
12. The update status will change to Installed Overview\Updates and Servicing node;
The update status also can be checked by reviewing hman.log
Console Upgrade:
After upgrading the site server to SCCM Current Branch 1910, If we re-launch or check the console version, we will get a popup message saying A new version of the console is available( 5.1910.1067.1400).
On the upgrade prompt, Click OK to upgrade the console and follow the-on screen prompts to complete the upgrade process.
Once the update is installed the version number of SCCM will be;
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
Version: 1910
Console Version: 5.1910.1067.1400
Site Version: 5.0.8913.1000
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