7.4. The Software Update Process in Configuration Manager

As you'll see throughout the hands-on portions of this chapter, the biggest parts of the software update process are planning and configuration. After those have been completed, there are three main operational phases that are performed by Configuration Manager itself: synchronization, scanning for compliance, and deployment.

Table 7.6. Software Update Deployment Wizard Settings
PageDescription
GeneralThe name and description of the deployment.
CollectionThe collection that will be targeted for the software update deployment. This is optional for a deployment template.
Display/Time SettingsSets whether the user will be notified of pending updates and/or the installation progress for updates, ...

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