introduction
Deploying updates is critical and complex task.
SCCM is the best tool to do it.
SCCM make it easy not only to deploy updates but to create the deployment reports as well.
In this article we will get an introduction to deploy software updates using SCCM.before diving inside practical step to deploy update in pioneers LABs
SCCM software update process
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.
An effective software update management process is necessary to maintain
- operational efficiency,
- overcome security issues,
- and maintain the stability of the network infrastructure.
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
Software Updates Log Files in server side
If you are working on Software updates, you must know about the log files related to software updates. This helps in troubleshooting the issues related to Software Updates deployment.
So here are the SCCM software updates log files in server side
wsyncmgr.log
This file records information about the synchronization process
WCM.log
This log file records information about the SUP configuration, subscribed categories, classifications, and languages on the SUP server. Very important when you perform sync for the first time
wctrl.log
Records information about the configuration, database connectivity, and health of the WSUS server
SoftwareDistribution.log
Contains information about the software updates that are synchronized from the update source to the WSUS database
ruleengine.log
Records information about processing the automatic update rules. Useful when you are working with ADR’s.
scup.log
Records information about downloading and synchronizing custom updates to WSUS.
windowsupdate.log
Logs activity about scanning and installing updates.
Software Updates Log Files in client side
WUAHandler.log
Records information about searching for updates.
UpdatesDeployment.log
Records information about deployment, evaluations, and enforcements on the client.
UpdatesHandler.log
Records information about compliance, scanning, and the download and installation of updates on the client.
UpdateStore.log
This file contains information about the compliance of updates that are scanned as part of the compliance scanning.
patchdownloader.log
Records information about downloading software updates from the update source to the specified source location for the Update package
windowsupdate.log
Logs activity about scanning and installing updates.
