Microsoft Configuration Manager (Current Branch)
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Description
Microsoft Configuration Manager helps IT manage PCs and servers, keeping software up-to-date, setting configuration and security policies, and monitoring system status while giving employees access to corporate applications on the devices that they choose. When Configuration Manager is integrated with Microsoft Intune, you can manage corporate-connected PCs and Macs along with cloud-based mobile devices running Windows, iOS, and Android, all from a single management console.
New features of Configuration Manager, such as the support of Windows 10 in-place upgrade, co-management with Microsoft Intune, Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Servicing Dashboard, integration with Windows Update for Business, and more make deploying and managing Windows easier than ever before.
- Need more technical information about Microsoft Configuration Manager? Checkout product documentation.
- To include Microsoft Intune in your evaluation for a unified management of PCs and servers, as well as, cloud-based mobile devices, sign up for a free evaluation.
Languages
- English
Editions
- Microsoft Configuration Manager (Current Branch- version 2303) | 32-bit and 64-bit
Prerequisites
Get started with Microsoft Configuration Manager (Current Branch)
- Review Configuration Manager Current Branch supported configurations and system prerequisites.
- Register, then download and install evaluation software for 180 days.
- Receive emails with resources to guide you through your evaluation.
Things to Know
- Review release notes including feature-specific documentation about known issues that affect core scenarios.
- Learn about what’s new in Configuration Manager incremental versions.
- Start planning your deployment by reviewing essential topics that help you identify key configurations, requirements, and limitations.
A product key is not required for Configuration Manager.
Resources
- Product Website | Secure, deploy, and manage all endpoints with Microsoft Configuration Manager
- Microsoft Docs | Microsoft Configuration Manager technical documentation
- Community | Microsoft Tech Community: Configuration Manager
- Product Resource | Which branch of Configuration Manager should I use?
- Watch the Demo | Enable Configuration Manager and Intune Co-management
- Product Resource | Updates and servicing for Configuration Manager
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