Hi, today we are discussing new features in SCCM Technical Preview 2411, which is coming soon. Recently, Microsoft announced the upcoming release of Configuration Manager Technical Preview TP2411. SCCM will soon release this technical preview. System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a software tool.
It is designed for Microsoft to manage large groups of Windows, macOS, and Linux devices. According to Microsoft, technical previews are essential in configuration managers with this sccm getting new features and enhancements.
Microsoft adds new features to each version of Configuration Manager’s technical preview builds. Installing a new technical preview for Configuration Manager updates the software’s build number, console, and client versions. According to Microsoft, the new one must be this month.
2 technical previews were released this year: 2405 and 2401. This post discusses the new features in SCCM Technical Preview 2411, which is coming soon.
What is a Technical Preview?
Configuration Manager updates the build number, console, and client versions when you install a new technical preview release. Two versions are released before each production SCCM current branch release. This is very important for SCCM, and this TP will improve its features. Also, the TP takes 180 days to evaluate.
New Features in SCCM Technical Preview 2411 Coming Soon
Above, We discussed an overall view of technical preview 2411. There has been no official announcement from Microsoft until now, but in the SCCM console, a small note on TP 2411 will be released this month. This would help you with 180 validity.
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Technical Preview 2401
We had a post based on the New features and improvements in SCCM Technical Preview 2401. In this post, you can learn details about the new features. 2401 introduced new features to the SCCM. This post lets you understand its usability, security, and overall functionality. So, we can expect that SCCM Technical Preview 2411 will be the other improvements coming to the SCCM.
- In the table below, you can see that the SCCM Technical Preview 2401 features.
See More: New Features in SCCM Technical Preview 2401
| No | Technical Preview 2401 Features |
|---|---|
| 1 | Centralized Search Box: |
| 2 | Automated Diagnostic Dashboard for Software Update Issues |
| 3 | Auto-Image Patching for CMG Virtual Machine Scale Set |
| 4 | Windows 11 Readiness Dashboard for Windows 23H2 |
| 5 | Rebranding to Microsoft Entra ID |
| 6 | Enhancements in Deploying Software Packages with Dynamic Variables |
| 7 | HTTPS or Enhanced HTTP for Client Communication |
| 8 | Improvements to Bitlocker |
What We Can Expect From Technical Preview 2411
Technical Preview (TP) 2411 for Configuration Manager will be released this month. This update will extend the testing period to 180 days, giving more time for testing and evaluation. There is no official announcement about this, but in the SCCM console, we get info about the ‘‘Microsoft Configuration Manager ( Connected to TP1, CM technical preview site 01-TP-CM01.corp.tp.com). Evaluation: 20 days left.”
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