Learn how to Install Microsoft Edge Browser Using ConfigMgr. I have a blog post to explain Deploy Microsoft Edge Patches with SCCM Software Updates. This is all about the chromium based edge version.
Related Post – How to Deploy Microsoft Edge Browser (client installation) to Windows 10 devices.
Introduction
The new application model is introduced in Microsoft Endpoint configuration Manager 1910 to support the Microsoft Edge (chromium) browser. You can deploy the Microsoft Edge browser version 77 and later using MECM|ConfigMgr|SCCM 1910 to windows 10 computers and also have options to choose the Beta, Dev and Stable channel with the version of the Microsoft Edge client to deploy.
Prerequisites
- This feature will available from Microsoft Endpoint Configuration manager|ConfigMgr 1910
- The Internet connection required from the console to download the Edge Browser MSI files
- PowerShell execution policy can’t be set to Restricted mode
How to create the Microsoft Edge Browser Application
Let’s see more detailed step by step guide for SCCM admins to upgrade Microsoft Edge (chromium).
STEP-1
- Login into SCCM console
- Expand Software Library
- Select Microsoft Edge Management
- Right click & select Create Microsoft Edge Application
STEP-2
- Input the Name of the application
- Provide the Content Location to download the Microsoft Edge MSI’s from internet
- Click Next
Install Microsoft Edge Browser Using ConfigMgr
STEP-3
- Select the Channel Type ( you can choose based on your organization requirement) &
- Select the Version to be deployed
- Click Next
Stable Channel
The Stable Channel is intended for broad deployment in your organization, and it is the channel that most users should be on. It is the most stable of the channels and is the a result of the stabilization of the feature set available in the prior Beta Channel release. New features ship about every 6 weeks. Security and quality updates ship as needed. A release from the Stable Channel is considered supported until the next release from the channel is available.
Beta Channel
The Beta Channel is intended for production deployment in your organization to a representative sample set of users. It is a supported release, and each release from Beta is supported until the next release from this channel is available. This is a great opportunity to validate that things work as expected in your environment, and if you encounter an issue have it remediated prior to the release going publishing to the Stable Channel. New features ship about every 6 weeks. Security and quality updates ship as needed.
Dev Channel
The Dev Channel is intended to help you plan and develop with the latest capabilities of Microsoft Edge, but with higher quality than the Canary Channel. This is your opportunity to get an early look at what is coming next and prepare for the next Beta release.
Microsoft Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-channels
STEP-4
- Select the Yes in Do you want to deploy the application now
- Click Next
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STEP-5
- Click Browse to select the collection
STEP-6
- Select the desired collection
- Click OK
- Note: The application can be deployed to both User and Devices collections.
STEP-7
- Click Next to continue
STEP-8
- Click Add button to select the Distribution Point
STEP-9
- Click Add button to select the Distribution Point
STEP-10
- Click Next
STEP-11
- Choose the application installation method
- Click Next
STEP-12
- Click Next
- Note: Make the changes as per your organization requirement
STEP-13
- Click Next
STEP-14
- Click Next
STEP-15
- Review the application and deployment details, Click Next to create the application
STEP-16
- Application is created successfully, Click Close the wizard
- You can view the application information in MECM|ConfigMgr console
Results – Install Microsoft Edge Browser
- On Client Side, Application is in Installation Status
- Application is installed successfully
- The Microsoft Edge Legacy browser is upgraded latest Microsoft Edge Browser
Resources
- How to Deploy Microsoft Edge Browser (client installation) to Windows 10 devices
- Deploy Microsoft Edge Patches with SCCM Software Updates|ConfigMgr Part 1
