What is a SUP in SCCM?

A software update point (SUP) integrates with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to provide software updates to Configuration Manager clients. If you decide to deploy software updates to your clients using SCCM, you must ensure the software update point role is installed and configured correctly.

Where is WSUS in SCCM?

Use the 3rd Party Updates > Administration > Update Servers node in the SCCM console to manage your Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Software Update Point (SUP) server as you would in the native WSUS console. This node lists each WSUS server you registered with Patch Manager in the center pane.

How to install a software update point ( sup )?

Before you install the software update point site system role (SUP), you must verify that the server meets the required dependencies and determines the software update point infrastructure on the site.

Do you need to install sup with SCCM?

The SUP integrates with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to provide software updates to Configuration Manager clients. This is not a mandatory Site System but your need to install a SUP if you’re planning to use SCCM as your patch management platform.

Do you need to install WSUS before installing sup?

Install the Windows Server Update Services on a computer before installing a software update point. This is a very important prerequisite. If you plan to install both WSUS and SUP role on a distribution point server, it is supported. When you install a new site, ConfigMgr automatically installs SQL Server Native Client.

How to check the SUP role installation status?

The SCCM log files are the best way to find out the SUP role installation status. In my other blog I have listed the software updates related log files which you can refer during software updates troubleshooting. In most cases the installation goes well however if it fails you must know which log file to check.

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