As you already aware that ,the new version of SCCM Configmgr ( V1511 and later ) uses an in-console service method called Updates and Servicing that synchronizes with the Microsoft cloud service to get updates which allow you to install from within the Configuration Manager console. This process will get updates that are applicable to your infrastructure and version are downloaded and made available in the console.
To get the updates available in your configmgr console ,you need to have Site system role called ‘Service Connection Point’ .
The service connection Point is new site system role which is replacement for Microsoft Intune connecter that enables additional functionalities like
To integrate Intune with System Center Configuration Manager On-premises Mobile Device Management
Is used as a point of contact for devices you manage with
Uploads usage data about your deployment to the Microsoft cloud service
Makes updates that apply to your deployment available from within the Configuration Manager console
By default, Configmgr checks for new updates every 24 hours ,if you cannot wait until then ,you can simply go to console Administration > Cloud Services > Updates and Servicing,Check for Updates .
With the recent release of Configuration manager version 1602 ,there is question keep coming up in TechNet and other forums that, they cannot see the updates in the updates and servicing node though they have done all possible workaround to get the updates into the console.
- The service connection Point is new site system role which is replacement for Microsoft Intune connecter that enables additional functionalities like
To integrate Intune with System Center Configuration Manager On-premises Mobile Device Management
Is used as a point of contact for devices you manage with
Uploads usage data about your deployment to the Microsoft cloud service
Makes updates that apply to your deployment available from within the Configuration Manager console
They have service connection point installed, ONLINE (Connected to internet) ,tried automatic method within the console ,Restart SMS Executive service but still no Joy ,even they have looked at the CMUpdate.log ,all looks good ,content being downloaded to cd.latest folder .
If at all you have issue viewing the recent build version updates into the console ,you probably missing the RBA security permissions for the particular account.
So what permissions are need for this to work ?
User must be assigned a security role that includes the Read permission in the permission group Site, and the security scope All.
Points to be noted when doing in-console updates for Configmgr:
1. Always begin installing the updates with Top site (CAS—>Primary—>Secondary) if you have CAS ,else start with Standalone Primary Site.
2. Always install the updates during out of business hours (you can schedule the Service window to install the updates to have least effect to business operations).
3. When you have CAS which is installed with latest update (ex:1602) ,your primary sites will start the update automatically unless you do not have any service window else, it will wait for the service window and install for you.
4. Secondary sites will not be upgraded to automatically and you must manually update them within the configmgr console ,right click on the secondary site and choose upgrade.
5. After you are done with site upgrades ,the configmgr console will be prompted to upgrade to new version (uninstall the existing and install new ,open console automatically) and this happens to all end users when they try to launch the Configmgr console on their workstations connect to the Site.
6. It is good to select Ignore any prerequisite check warnings and install this update regardless of missing requirements while installing the updates . If you do not select this ,it is recommended to run the prerequisite check before the update install to make sure ,there are no warnings.
7. Prerequisite errors always stop the update installation. You must resolve errors before you will be able to successfully retry the update installation.
8. During the updates installation ,it also updates cd.latest folder which will be used during a Site recovery.
9. Until all sites in your hierarchy are upgraded to new build version ,your hierarchy will operate in mixed version mode.
References:
Updates for System Center Configuration Manager
1602 Update not available in console