How to install the SCCM Console on Windows 11?

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, better known as SCCM, is a strong tool used by an enterprise for device and application management, deployment, and security. Among many other features, it provides endpoint protection, patch management, and software distribution. This tutorial will walk you through a step-by-step installation of the SCCM Console on Windows 11.

What is an SCCM console?

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, or SCCM, is a state-of-the-art console that integrates a heterogeneous component of IT operations into one powerful console. Some of the functions include remote deployment, updating, and management of software, hardware, and other resources through the network. This multi-functional solution helps organizations in increasing their efficiency by reducing costs and improving security.

How to Install SCCM Console on Windows 10

Pre-requisite for SCCM Console Installation:

The following must be considered before the installation of the SCCM console:

Operating System: Windows 11 or Windows 10.

User Permissions: For installation, it needs administrative privilege for the user account and read permission for the install package path. The account should also be permitted to join the Configuration Manager site.

.NET Framework: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2. Update to the latest version first before installing to other devices.

Source Path Selection:

From the following, select one of the source paths to install the SCCM Console:

ConsoleSetup Folder: Located in the installation path on the site server under ToolsConsoleSetup. The consoleSetup folder contains the console installation files and language packs.

Configuration Manager Installation Media: SMSSETUPBINI386 folder on the installation media.

Note that installation from media will always install to English.

How to Install SCCM Console on Windows 11:

Following are the ways to deploy SCCM Console on Windows 11 by one of the following methods.

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager: Easy and smooth installation can be carried out using this method to install it.

Command Prompt: If you wish to have finer control over the installation process by using command-line options, then this is your choice.

1] Install the SCCM Console using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

This method utilizes the SCCM baseline media, which includes all of the files necessary to complete a clean install of Configuration Manager. Due to obvious security reasons, no links can be included here, so you will have to download and install the baseline media from the Microsoft website yourself.

Steps:

Mount SCCM Baseline Media: Makes the install files accessible.

Kick Off Setup Wizard: Navigate to the mounted media and double-click splash.hta.

Install Console: From the Tools and standalone components, select Install Configuration Manager console.

You will be taken through onscreen instructions: The wizard will guide you through the process of installation.

Console Upgrade Optional:

The first time you open the console, after a new installation of SCCM is done, there could be a console upgrade window that just pops up. Click "OK" to initiate an upgrade process in order to make it compatible with newly introduced functionalities. Why You Should Keep Up-to-Date:

Only an updated console minimizes compatibility issues and offers features and functionalities that have been included into newer versions.

2] Installing SCCM Console through Command Prompt

Now, if you want more granular control installing the console, here is how it may be done through Command Prompt.

Run Command Prompt as Administrator: Open up Command Prompt and right-click to choose "Run as administrator".

Console Setup Folder: Change the directory to the path containing the ConsoleSetup.exe file.

Install the Command: This below command, replace MyServer.Contoso.com with your actual site server name.

ConsoleSetup.exe /q TargetDir="%ProgramFiles%\\Microsoft Configuration Manager\\Console"

DefaultSiteServerName=MyServer.Contoso.com

/q switch would let the installation complete without any UI appeared

TargetDir= parameter will install the installation to specified folder

The DefaultSiteServerName= parameter will set the default site server at the time of console start.

Follow this process to install SCCM Console on a machine running Windows 11.