🎉 Summary
In this detailed guide, Jai Singh from Technics Solutions walks us through the process of upgrading to the 1902 base version of SCCM 2019. Released on April 17, 2019, this upgrade is part of Microsoft's current branch updates, offering various enhancements and critical updates. The video provides step-by-step instructions on how to check for updates, download and install the upgrade, and verify its installation.
🔍 Highlights
- 📅 Introduction of SCCM 1902, released on April 17, 2019.
- 🔄 Compatibility to upgrade from versions 1710, 1802, 1806, or 1810.
- 🛠 Checking for updates in the SCCM console under Administration → Updates and Servicing.
🚀 Key Insights
- 🌐 The update is available until July 2020, with critical updates available for four months post-release.
- 📋 Prerequisite checks are crucial before proceeding with the update to ensure system compatibility.
- 🗂 Logs can be checked at different stages to verify download and installation progress.
- 🔧 The video covers how to handle warnings such as the SQL Server Native Client version and discusses the Microsoft hotfix for potential issues.
- 💡 The upgrade process is shown, including how to manage prerequisite warnings and accept terms and conditions.
- 📈 Post-installation steps include verifying the console update and checking system logs for any issues.
- 🕒 The entire process can take between 30 minutes to over an hour, depending on system resources.
📝 Detailed Steps
- ✅ Open the SCCM console and navigate to Administration → Updates and Servicing.
- 🔄 Check if the 1902 update is listed. If not, click 'Check for Updates'.
- 📥 Download the update and check the logs under 'DMP Downloader' for download status.
- 🔍 Run the prerequisite check and verify system compatibility. Warnings related to SQL Server Native Client can be ignored if the mentioned hotfix is applied.
- ⚙ Proceed with the installation by right-clicking on the update and selecting 'Install Update Pack'.
- 🔄 Monitor the update progress and post-installation tasks, including a console update prompt.
🛠 Troubleshooting and Logs
- 🔍 Logs for the update process can be found in the root directory under Program Files → Microsoft Configuration Manager → Logs.
- 🔧 Specific logs such as CMUpdate.log and admin UI setup logs provide real-time updates on the process.
🎯 Conclusion
This comprehensive guide by Jai Singh provides valuable insights into upgrading to SCCM 1902. The step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips ensure a smooth transition and highlight the importance of keeping systems updated for optimal performance and security.
Watch the Video
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp8DCz59-ks
