SCCM 2012 r2 upgrade to Configuration manager current branch version
Question
Looking for the best practices and supported scenario to upgrade SCCM 2012 r2 upgrade to Configuration manager current branch version..
- Does EMS E3 license contain SCCM CB ?
2. As i am running on SCCM 2012 r2 for workstation patching which seems going to end of life in next few month. So just want information if we have already EMS E3 licenses then can i use the same licence for SCCM CB or do i need to procure separate license for SCCM CB. ?
3. Please suggest the upgrade path for SCCM 2012 r2 upgrade to Configuration manager current branch version
Answers ( 4 )
What server OS is your current SCCM 2012 R2 installed on? This will help us to guide you with the upgrade.
Currently SCCM 2012 r2 is running on server 2012 OS.
Here some more information available, that will helps you understand what options you have to upgrade your SCCM hierarchy.
• Supported Oss Per Site System Role: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/plan-design/configs/supported-operating-systems-for-site-system-servers
• Support SQL Server Versions: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/plan-design/configs/support-for-sql-server-versions
• How to upgrade: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/servers/deploy/install/upgrade-to-configuration-manager
• Upgrade Paths: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/servers/manage/upgrade-on-premises-infrastructure
Hello – Find the answers below
1. Yes – EMS E3 is fine for SCCM – https://www.anoopcnair.com/learn-new-sccm-intune-licensing-details/
2. Same as above ..EMS E3 is fine for SCCM CB
3. Download the latest version of SCCM CB (2002 baseline is coming out soon) baseline and follow the process https://www.anoopcnair.com/sccm-configmgr-2012-to-cb-1606-unofficial-upgrade-checklist/
Bonus detail – SCCM 2002 Baseline version https://www.anoopcnair.com/sccm-baseline-version-installation-media/