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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Fix issue no task sequence found for new devices

In this post I will be discussing on how to fix the issue “no task sequence found” for new devices. This is a very common error we see while trying to initiate the SCCM task sequence. Sometimes we see this error for old devices and sometimes for new devices. Let’s looking into it why it is caused.

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How to read SCCM client log files efficiently

SCCM client log files located under c:\windows\ccm\logs have a huge list of log files. This can be daunting for beginners to think about which logs should they be checking in various scenarios such as application deployment, package deployment, task sequence, hardware/ software inventory, software metering etc.

If we know the correct set of log files required for specific component, this will help us analyse and troubleshoot the issue.

I will also be sharing few SCCM tips and tricks to read the log files efficiently. Using below mentioned techniques will help you analysing the logs more easily with least efforts.

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How to install MSIX packaging tool driver

How to install MSIX packaging tool driver

To create msix package, you need MSIX Packaging Tool. While installing this tool, you might stumble upon installing one of the pre-req ie. MSIX Packaging Tool Driver. While installing packaging tool, driver gets installed automatically. In few instance you might see the error code 0x80131500 with message:

We encountered an error when trying to install your driver. More information is available in your logs.

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Track SCCM application deployment through client log flow

Track SCCM application deployment through client log flow

In this post I will be discussing on how to track SCCM application deployment through client log flow. There are several components involved with application model which is more complex than packaging model. I will run through all the important log files which plays vital role and also very much helpful while troubleshooting application deployment issues.

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