SCCM Technical Preview Branch Update 1708. There are not so many features available in this build. But the SCCM team moves to Software Center customization (as an example – we can set the logo).
System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Technical Preview Branch is a pre-release version of SCCM that enables IT professionals and organizations to test new features and capabilities before they are made generally available. Update 1708 was released in August 2017 and included several new features and improvements, such as:
- Co-management: This feature enables customers to concurrently manage Windows 10 devices using both SCCM and Microsoft Intune.
- Client Peer Cache for Content Library: This feature provides the ability for clients to share content with other clients on the same subnet.
- Windows Store for Business integration: This integration enables SCCM to manage applications from the Windows Store for Business.
- Office 365 Client Management dashboard: This feature provides a new dashboard that displays detailed information about Office 365 client management.
- Phased Deployments: This feature enables phased deployment of software updates to reduce the risk of deployment issues.
These are just a few of the new features included in SCCM Technical Preview Branch Update 1708. To learn more about this release or to download and install the update, please refer to the Microsoft documentation or seek professional assistance from a certified SCCM technician.
New preview features:
- Restart computers from the admin console – You can now restart a computer with a client notification action for devices. The command to reboot is only visible when you select a single computer and for collections only after you select Show Members in the Collections.
- Create and run scripts with optional parameters – You can now create and run scripts with optional parameters for devices and collections.
- Software Center Customization – You can add enterprise branding elements and specify the visibility of tabs in the Software Center. You can add a Software Center-specific company name, set a color theme, set a company logo, and set the visibility of tabs for client devices.
- Management Insights – You can gain valuable insights into the current state of your environment based on the analysis of data in the site database.
