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Mastering SCCM: Install & Configure SUP with WSUS Integration

Discover how to install and configure the SUP role in SCCM for seamless software updates with WSUS integration. Watch the full guide!
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📋 Summary

In this session of Cloud Op Junction, we delve into the process of installing and configuring the Software Update Point (SUP) role in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). The SUP is closely integrated with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to deliver software updates to Configuration Manager clients. This guide covers the installation steps, configurations, and deployment strategies for SUP in various environments.

🔍 Highlights

  • 🛠 The Software Update Point role is essential for deploying updates via SCCM.
  • 🔗 Integration with WSUS is required to manage updates effectively.
  • 📅 Configuration includes synchronizing software updates and setting classifications and products.
  • 🌐 Deployment can be managed in environments with or without a hierarchy.

📝 Key Insights

  • 🖥 If deploying in a hierarchical environment, install the SUP role from Central Administration Site (CAS) to Primary to Secondary sites.
  • 🔄 In standalone environments, the SUP role can be installed directly on the primary server.
  • ⚙️ Installation involves adding roles and features, selecting WSUS, and configuring the SUP settings in SCCM.
  • 🔒 Default settings can suffice in many scenarios, but customization is possible for specific needs.
  • 📊 Monitoring and synchronization require checking log files such as WSUS Sync Manager for successful update deployment.

🛠 Installation Steps

  • Go to the server and open the Server Configuration Manager.
  • Select "Add Roles and Features" and choose the WSUS role.
  • In SCCM, navigate to "Administrator" > "Site Configuration" > "Site System Role" to add the SUP role.
  • Maintain default settings for a standalone site, adjusting as necessary for specific requirements.
  • Ensure WSUS and SUP synchronization settings align with organizational needs.

⚙️ Configuration and Synchronization

  • Set up synchronization schedules to ensure updates are regularly downloaded and available.
  • Configure alert settings for failed update synchronizations.
  • Manually perform cleanup activities in production environments to manage expired updates.
  • Select necessary update categories, such as critical updates, security updates, and service packs.

🔍 Monitoring and Verification

  • Check log files like WSUS Sync Manager to verify synchronization processes.
  • Monitor the software updates section in SCCM to ensure updates are visible and ready for deployment.

🚀 Next Steps

  • In upcoming sessions, explore pushing updates to test machines and troubleshooting update deployments.

Watch the Video

Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll-xZ4u4Wv8

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