Upgrade SCCM to 2309: Essential Steps & SQL 2022 Tips

Upgrade to SCCM 2309! Follow Bernardo's guide to ensure smooth transitions from SQL 2014 to 2022 and update essential components.

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Feb 19, 2025 1 min read

🎉 Summary

In this detailed guide, Bernardo walks us through the process of upgrading SCCM to version 2309. The video is a follow-up to his previous tutorial on upgrading the database, which is a crucial step since SCCM 2309 no longer supports Microsoft SQL 2014, necessitating an upgrade to Microsoft SQL 2022. This blog post will summarize the critical steps and insights shared in the video.

🚀 Highlights

🔄 Upgrading the database from SQL 2014 to SQL 2022 was necessary for SCCM 2309 compatibility.
🔍 Ensured that ADK, WinPE, and ODBC versions were up-to-date. The ODBC driver required an upgrade from version 11 to version 18.
📥 Downloaded and installed the latest ODBC driver from the Microsoft website.
🛠️ Prepared the SCCM environment by checking for pending updates, roll-ups, or hotfixes that needed to be installed before proceeding with the upgrade.

📋 Key Insights

🗂️ It is crucial to ensure all components like the configuration manager update, DMP downloader, and uploader are running smoothly before initiating the upgrade.
💻 The upgrade process involved extracting a PowerShell file, reviewing the commands, and executing them to initiate the upgrade.
⏳ The upgrade process takes some time, during which you might see status changes and dialog boxes indicating progress.
✅ Once completed, verify the installation by checking the SCCM console for Configuration Manager 2309 under the state column marked as "installed".
🔄 Recommended to update boot images in the software section and reload them with the current Windows PE.
🔧 Client upgrades can be set to automatically ensure clients are running the latest version.

📝 Final Thoughts

This comprehensive upgrade process ensures a smooth transition to SCCM version 2309. Bernardo emphasizes the importance of verifying each step and ensuring all components are functioning correctly post-upgrade. The video tutorial provides a practical demonstration, making it easier to follow along and implement these changes in your environment. Happy upgrading!