Streamline Microsoft 365 Updates with SCCM ADR Guide

Streamline your Microsoft 365 updates with SCCM ADRs. Follow Bernardo's guide for efficient, reliable update management.

Decoge

Feb 19, 2025 1 min read

Summary

In this guide, Bernardo walks us through the process of creating an Automatic Deployment Rule (ADR) for Microsoft 365 updates using System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Follow along to streamline your update management process efficiently.

Highlights

🚀 Open the SCCM console and navigate to Software Overview > Software Updates > Automatic Deployment Rules (ADR).
🛠️ Right-click on ADR and select "Create Automatic Deployment Rule" to launch the wizard.
📝 Provide a name for your ADR and choose a template. Use the Office 365 Client Update Template provided by Microsoft.
📂 For the collection, select your desired group, such as "All Workstations."
🔄 Ensure you select "Create a new software update group" to automatically generate a group with a timestamp.
🔍 Set criteria for updates: date released or revised, product, and title. This helps filter updates effectively.
🗓️ For scheduling, select "Run the rule after any software update point synchronization."
⏰ Adjust the deployment schedule if necessary, such as setting the time zone to UTC.
🔕 For user experience, hide notifications from the Software Center and manage system restarts.
📦 Create a new deployment package and specify the UNC path for storing updates.

Key Insights

💡 Using a template like the Office 365 Client Update Template simplifies the setup process.
🔧 Customizing criteria allows for precise control over which updates are deployed.
📅 Scheduling options provide flexibility in aligning updates with your organization’s maintenance windows.
🖥️ Managing user experience settings ensures minimal disruption during update deployments.
📂 Organizing deployment packages and paths helps in maintaining an orderly update structure.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently create a Microsoft 365 update ADR in SCCM, ensuring your systems are consistently up-to-date. Implementing ADRs not only saves time but also enhances the reliability of your update management process. Keep your infrastructure secure and up-to-date with these streamlined practices!