Track SCCM Software Update patch deployment through client log flow

Track SCCM Software Update patch deployment through client log flow

In this post I will be discussing on how to track SCCM software update patch deployment through client log flow. Patch management is a complex process which consists of various components such as Windows Update Agent, Software Update Agent, Software Update point and others. It creates several log files which we need to understand in sequence to know the exact flow

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How to find specific Software updates Package ID detail

How to find specific Software updates Package ID detail

In this post I will be showing you how to find specific software update’s Package ID detail. Unlike Application / package which has a specific location and App ID associated with it, a specific update group can have multiple Software updates and those software updates can be part of various Deployment Packages.

By looking into configuration Manager console, it is not easy to find specific update part of which Deployment package. This can be an easy process by using SQL query.

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Simplified guide to install and configure WSUS

In this post I will walk through on how to install and configure WSUS on Windows Server 2022. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) allows administrators to deploy Microsoft product updates. Updates can be completely managed by WSUS administrators by manually updating the required updates, hence giving full control on what to deploy and what not to.

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Configure Windows Servicing using SCCM

In this post I will show you on how to configure Windows servicing using SCCM. Windows Servicing which is known as Windows as a service, provides the benefit of simplifying upgrading the existing Windows 10 / Windows 11 operating system by automating the process of downloading the required updates and installing on applicable devices.

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