Mastering SCCM 2403 Upgrade: Overcome Common Hurdles

Upgrade SCCM to 2403 seamlessly! Bernardo shares steps, tackles console issues, and offers troubleshooting tips for a smooth transition.

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Feb 19, 2025 1 min read

Summary

In this blog post, Bernardo walks us through the process of upgrading SCCM to version 2403. He shares his personal experience in a lab setup, addressing common issues users face with this upgrade. The guide is detailed, showcasing each step Bernardo took to overcome challenges, especially with the Configuration Manager console.

🚀 Highlights

Dot Net Framework: Ensure the latest .NET Framework 4.8 runtime is installed before initiating the upgrade.
Configuration Manager Console: Launch the console and navigate to the 'Administration' section to begin the update process.
Update Process: Once the update to 2403 is ready, right-click and install the update pack, allowing automatic pre-checks.

🔍 Key Insights

Pre-Check Failures: Bernardo encountered issues with unsupported company resource access policies, which required deletion of certain profiles.
Installation Retrying: After addressing unsupported features, retrying the installation allowed the process to continue successfully.
Console Update: Post-installation, updating the console is necessary, and sometimes manual intervention via Task Manager is required if the console doesn't close automatically.

🔧 Troubleshooting Tips

Resource Access Policies: Remove unsupported profiles to resolve pre-check failures.
Task Manager Intervention: Use Task Manager to forcibly close the Configuration Manager console if it doesn't close on its own.
MDT Integration: Be cautious if MDT is integrated, as it can cause additional issues during the upgrade.

👍 Successful Outcomes

Bernardo successfully upgraded to SCCM 2403 without encountering the widespread issues reported online.
He confirmed successful deployment post-upgrade, indicating a smooth transition to the new version.

Bernardo concludes by encouraging readers to follow his steps for a seamless upgrade experience and hints at potential issues with MDT integration that he avoided. He leaves readers with a positive note on the successful deployment of SCCM 2403.