When Configuration Manager finishes software updates synchronization at the top-level site, software updates synchronization starts at child sites, if they exist.

The top-level site (central administration site or stand-alone primary site) synchronizes with Microsoft Update on a schedule or when you manually start synchronization from the Configuration Manager console. Software updates synchronization in Configuration Manager connects to Microsoft Update to retrieve software updates metadata. However, because of the changing nature of technology and the continual appearance of new security threats, effective software update management requires consistent and continual attention.įor an example scenario that shows how you might deploy software updates in your environment, see Example scenario to deploy security software updates. An effective software update management process is necessary to maintain operational efficiency, overcome security issues, and maintain the stability of the network infrastructure. Software updates in Configuration Manager provides a set of tools and resources that can help manage the complex task of tracking and applying software updates to client computers in the enterprise.

Applies to: Configuration Manager (current branch)

Sccm patching