How to download software updates in SCCM 2007

Microsoft releases new patches on second Tuesday of every month so the first step is to synchronize the patches from Microsoft website.

Steps to synchronize:

1.        On SCCM console, go to Software updatesàUpdate repositoryàRight clickàSynchronizeàYes

2.        This will initiate synchronization of newly released patches from Microsoft based on the list of product selection done by administrator. It will take some time to populate the new updates and can be viewed after refreshing the console.

Creating a New program in SCCM 2007

Creating a New Program:

Prerequisites:

Make sure that a package has been successfully created.

Steps to Create a Program:

1. Expand the package that you just created. Right click Program->New->Program.
2. The New Program Wizard will start. Enter the required information and click on Browse to select the installation file.
3. When you click browse, you will be taken to the package location that you specified in the New Package Wizard. Select the executable file from this location that will initiate the installation.
4. Once the file is selected, you can select other command line options if needed. You can specify the program to run in Hidden mode or you can select from other options available under Run. Select Program restarts computer if a restart is required by the installation. Click Next.
5. On Requirements page, specify the estimated disk space, maximum allowed sun time and OS compatibilities.
6. You can select to run this program Whether or not a user is logged on and Run with administrative rights on the Environment page. Make sure that Run with UNC name is selected under Drive Mode. 
7. On Advanced page, you should not need to make any changes to the default settings most of the times. This is where you will also specify what other program needs to be run first.
8. On Windows Installer page, you can browse to an MSI file to import the product code. This is not necessary if you do not have an MSI installation file.
9. On MOM maintenance page, select Generate Operations Manager alert if this program fails.
10. You will see the summery on the next page, click Next to proceed.
11. Close the wizard.

You should see your program listed under the package you created.