We encounter an interesting issue at a client today. All Windows 10 1511 clients were failing to install a cumulative update and send their Software Update scan status to the SCCM Software Update Point. We were trying to apply the latest Windows 10 1511 Cumulative Update KB4019473 to ensure protection against WannaCry outbreak. SCCM Software Update Scan Error 0x80240fff Symptoms We started by making some verifications: Software Update Point was healthy Software Updates Group were created with the needed update and deployed to the client collection A required schedule was set on the deployment Clients were pointing to the right Software Update Point Client needed this update and was not previously installed In the SCCM Console, Software Library \ Software Updates \ All Software Updates, no devices were requesting this update Troubleshooting Since everything point to a client error we check the client logs: The UpdateHandler.log (C:\Windows\CCM\Logs) shows repeated errors : Update scan … Read More
SCCM 2012 Useful Resources
I often get question about where to start or where to find the best resources about Configuration Manager. I decided to build a list of the best tools to help you manage your SCCM environment. This list will evolve with time so bookmark this page and come back on a regular basis. SCCM 2012 Books To start learning or to deepen your knowledge, theses are my books recommendation. You can’t go wrong with these authors. They have been working, talking, blogging about SMS/SCCM since forever. The first 3 are about SCCM in general and the last 3 are more oriented toward system deployments. Education Here’s some links to learn about SCCM. Microsoft Virtual Lab | Installing a demo SCCM environment can be a pain if you don’t have experience. Virutal Labs is THE place to start with SCCM . It allows to run an SCCM virtual machine in your web browser for 2 hours … Read More