Creating an SCCM Package to Add Windows Update Service Manager

Overview

This post provides a PowerShell script that creates an SCCM package to integrate a new service manager for managing and streamlining Windows Update services. This script is designed to help administrators efficiently manage Windows Update services across multiple systems, ensuring that updates are applied in a controlled and streamlined manner.

Instructions

Copy the provided PowerShell script to a location on your SCCM server.
Adjust the script variables such as $SCCMServer, $SiteCode, and $PackageSourcePath to fit your environment.
Run the script in PowerShell to create the SCCM package for the Windows Update Service Manager.
Distribute the package to the appropriate distribution points within SCCM.
Monitor the deployment to ensure that the new service manager is successfully integrated across all targeted systems.

What the Script Does

This PowerShell script automates the creation of an SCCM package that integrates a new service manager for Windows Update services. The script checks if a package with the same name already exists and removes it if necessary. It then creates a new package that can be distributed to ensure that Windows Update services are managed effectively across your organization.

PowerShell Script

# Define Variables
$SCCMServer = "\\YourSCCMServer"
$SiteCode = "YourSiteCode"
$ScriptName = "Add-Windows-Update-Service-Manager"
$ScriptDescription = "This script integrates a new service manager for managing and streamlining Windows Update services."
$PackageSourcePath = "C:\Scripts\$ScriptName"

# Load SCCM PowerShell Module
Import-Module "$($Env:SMS_ADMIN_UI_PATH)\..\ConfigurationManager.psd1" -Force

# Connect to the SCCM Site
cd "$SiteCode`:"

# Check if a package with the same name exists and delete it
$ExistingPackages = Get-CMPackage -Name $ScriptName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

if ($ExistingPackages) {
    foreach ($Package in $ExistingPackages) {
        Remove-CMPackage -Id $Package.PackageID -Force
    }
}

Explanation

This script is used to manage Windows Update services by creating a service manager package through SCCM. It first verifies if a similar package exists and removes it to avoid conflicts, then it proceeds to create a new package that can be deployed across multiple systems. This ensures that all systems within the organization have the service manager integrated, allowing for better control and management of Windows Update processes.