Microsoft has released the Configuration Manager 2409 update (CB). The current branch of Configuration Manager has been updated to version 2409, which includes fixes and feature improvements.
The 2409 update requires you to run an opt-in script to make it available in your environment. Once the update 2409 is globally available, the update will appear in the console without having to run the opt-in script.
The version 2409 update is only applicable to sites running version 2309 or later. You can also use Configuration Manager 2409 as a baseline version to set up a new site. The baseline version should become available as soon as the update becomes generally available.
You must download and execute the enable early update opt-in script for the 2409 update in order to install this update. For more information, see Early update ring.
New Features in SCCM 2409 Update
Configuration Manager 2409 introduces the following new features:
- Configuration Manager now supports SQL Extended Protection for Authentication.
- The new centralized search feature allows you to select the desired workspace for your search.
- Configuration Manager 2409 and later versions do not support SQL Server 2012 and 2014.
- Operating system support added for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025.
- There is software metering support in Arm64 devices.
- BitLocker support is available in Arm64 devices.
- CMG Entra Application secret key renewal.
- CMG Enhanced security option.
- Performance enhancement of policy processing and collection evaluation.
Fixes included with SCCM 2409 release
- Software metering doesn’t run on Arm64 client devices. Warning 25702. The uninstallation of PrepDrvr.Sys for the Software Metering Agent was unsuccessful.
- The Microsoft Entra app secret key renewal process is updated to keep expiration dates in line with recommended standards.
- The Cloud Services Manager component is updated to correctly log information about deployment instance status.
- Windows 10, version 22H2, displays incorrect information for the end of the support lifecycle.
- The PXE boot process fails after updating to Configuration Manager version 2403 in an untrusted domain.
- Cloud management gateways update the CleanIISLogs task to prevent virtual drives from running out of space.
Upgrade to Configuration Manager 2409
Version 2409 is available as an in-console update that can be installed with the following steps:
- Launch the Configuration Manager console.
- Navigate to Administration > Overview > Updates and Servicing Node.
- Right-click the Configuration Manager 2409 update and select ‘Install Update Pack.’
Go through the updates installation wizard and complete the steps. The 2409 upgrade begins and updates your site components and clients to the latest version.
Since SCCM 2409 is a major upgrade, expect the console upgrade to happen at the end of the update installation. The upgraded console version is 5.2409.1181.1000.
You must update the clients to the latest version after the console upgrade. You can configure the automatic client upgrade to automatically update the clients in your hierarchy. The production client version of SCCM 2409 is 5.00.9132.1009.
Hotfixes included with ConfigMgr 2409
The SCCM 2409 update includes the following hotfixes:
- KB 28204160: Update rollup for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager current branch, version 2403
- KB 28290310: Cloud management gateway update for Configuration Manager 2403
- KB 28458746: Software update management client fix for Microsoft Configuration Manager version 2403
- KB 29166583: Management point security update for Configuration Manager 2403
Deprecated features
With the release of Configuration Manager 2409, MDT Integration with CM and Standalone is no longer supported. This was initially announced in December 2024, and support for the initial release was scheduled to end after October 10, 2025. Customers should remove MDT task sequence steps, followed by removing MDT integration, to avoid TS corruption and modification failures.
Resources
To learn more about the 2409 release, you might want to explore the resources listed below.
- 2409 Update Announcement: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/ConfigurationManagerBlog/update-2409-for-microsoft-configuration-manager-current-branch-is-now-available-/4351640
- ConfigMgr 2409 New Features: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/mem/configmgr/core/plan-design/changes/whats-new-in-version-2409
- Checklist for installing 2409 Update: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/mem/configmgr/core/servers/manage/checklist-for-installing-update-2409
- List of fixes in SCCM 2409 release: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/hotfix/2409/30195272
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