Introduction

Microsoft has released the first update rollup for System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), version 1602. This update rollup fixes issues with the following:

• Remote Control
  Site Systems
  Microsoft Intune and mobile device management

How do I get the update rollup ?

The update rollup is available for System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch), version 1602 and can be installed if the Service Connection Point is in Online mode or Offline mode.

This hotfix is available for installation in the Updates and Servicing node of the Configuration Manager console. If the service connection point is in offline mode, you have to re-import the update so that it is listed in the Configuration Manager console. Refer to Install Updates for System Center Configuration Manager for additional detail.

In the Updates and Servicing node of the Configuration Manager console, click on Check for Updates in the ribbon.

You will be informed via a popup message that it’s about to check for updates

After waiting a few moments refresh the console and you should see the Configuration Manager 1602 KB3155482 is in a state of Downloading

Using CMTrace, open the DMPdownloader.log found in <ConfigMgrInstallationFolder\Logs> and search for Found a new avilable update, (sic) you will see that it’s states something similar to below along with a “Generating state message: 6 ” for the GUID matching this update.

When it has completed downloading, refresh the console by clicking on Refresh in the console (top left) and the state should be listed as Available.

When you are ready to install the Update, right click on it and choose Install Update Pack

The configuration manager updates wizard appears along with some info about the KB3155482 hotfix and what it includes

as there are client updates, you’ll get prompted to make a choice about upgrading with or without validating

Accept the license terms

and close the wizard when done.

At this point you should use CMTrace to check the CMUpdate.log file found in <ConfigMgr installation path>\Microsoft Configuration Manager\Logs for detailed info about the installation of the update. Be aware that the log file won’t update for a while, so be patient.

After checking for an applicable service window, off it goes.

after the update is successfully installed, it notifies HMAN (hierarchy manager…)

and the site servicing status will list the update as installed

click on the white drop down triangle in the top left of the console to see the about window and you’ll get a popup about the ConfigMgr console version

click OK to update the console, after it’s done updating you’ll see this

and the update hotfix is complete. Note the new console version is now 5.0.8355.1306.

Related Reading

• Using Updates and Servicing in Offline mode – How can I use Updates and Servicing in Offline mode in System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)
• Using Updates and Servicing in Online mode – How can I use Updates and Servicing in Online mode in System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)
• Update rollup for System Center Configuration Manager current branch, version 1602 – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3155482
• Updates for System Center Configuration Manager – https://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/library/mt607046.aspx

Summary

Updating System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) with hotfixes using the Updates and Servicing feature is easy to use, and pain-free. Well done Microsoft on making the process easier than it was in the past.