Microsoft Configuration Manager

Product

Microsoft's on-premises device management product. In co-management with Intune, workload sliders decide which system owns Windows Update policies.

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Key points about Microsoft Configuration Manager

SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) is an on-premises tool with over two decades of use for centralized control of Windows devices. · SCCM vs Intune

Episodes about Microsoft Configuration Manager

SCCM vs Intune

2026-07-17 · Video on YouTube

Should you choose SCCM or Microsoft Intune for endpoint management? The answer isn't as simple as picking one over the other. While SCCM has been the enterprise standard for years, Intune represents Microsoft's cloud-first approach to managing modern devices.…

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What is SCCM and what does it do?

SCCM, or System Center Configuration Manager, is a Microsoft tool for managing large groups of computers. It automates software distribution, updates and security policies. · From the episode: SCCM vs Intune

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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03