Yesterday (22-July-2016) Microsoft released new version of SCCM Configmgr Current Branch 1606 (YY MM) with lot of new features and improvements to the existing features. You can install this update via in-console update.
You can update to latest version of SCCM Configmgr Current branch 1606 either from Configmgr 1511 or 1602 using in-console update.
This Version 1606 for SCCM Configmgr current branch is both a baseline install (which you use to install a new hierarchy), and an update which you can use to update from version 1511 or 1602.
Take a look at the checklist document for installing this update (1606) https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt767553.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396
As usual ,to get the Latest update (1602) in your console under administrative console—>Cloud services—>updates and Servicing ,you need to run the PowerShell script (fastring) and restart SMS executive service (only if you are on V1511 version) ,monitor dmpdownloader.log
Installing the update 1606 is a straight forward process within the console and is smooth process without any hassle. You can refer this blog post for,how to install SCCM Configmgr Updates using updates and Servicing.
To know more about ,what’s new in SCCM Configmgr Current Branch 1606 ,read https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt752488.aspx
Configmgr Console,Site and Console Versions:
Version of Configmgr Console: 5.00.8412.1003
Version of Configmgr Site:5.00.8412.1000
Version of Configmgr Client: 5.00.8412.1006
If you unable to see SCCM Configmgr updates in console ,refer this blog post http://eskonr.com/2016/04/why-dont-i-see-sccm-configmgr-1602-updates-in-my-console/
Recommended Reading:
Updates for System Center Configuration Manager https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt607046.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396
What’s new in SCCM Configmgr Current Branch 1606 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt752488.aspx
Little tip if you don't have update 1606 visible in console 1602. Problem is when you previously use MS powershell script to make visible 1602...
Use same script but change value to "2" ($EmbeddedProperty.Value = 2) and ($oProp.Value=2). Then restart SMS_EXECUTIVE. If is value set to 1 then applicabilitychecks script return "SET @Applicable = 393213" APPLICABILITY_HIDE . I had this situation in the lab and two production servers...
Hi andrews,
Great Tip ,thank you. I will update the blog post.
Thanks,
Eswar
Apparently 1606 is not a baseline build, there is a typo in the documentation: https://twitter.com/djammmer/status/757174980991778816
Hi Henrik,
thats true and i noticed it from dJammer via twitter and updated the blog post.
thanks,
Eswar