You can wait up to 18 months before updating to a newer version. Microsoft recommends that you update to the newest version soon after its release. Supports installation as an evaluation edition, from which you can later upgrade to a fully licensed installation.Supports upgrade from previous versions of Configuration Manager.Supports migration of data to and from other Configuration Manager installations.For more information, see Use the update registration tool or Use the hotfix installer. Supports out-of-band updates when necessary.Receives in-console updates that deliver security and quality fixes to existing features.Receives in-console updates that make new features available for use.Sites that are updated using in-console updates result in sites that are the same as the new site installed using the baseline media.įor more information, see Updates for Configuration Manager. If you previously installed a baseline version, use in-console updates to update your sites to a new version. Use baseline media to install sites for a new Configuration Manager hierarchy. To install only an evaluation edition, get it from the Evaluation Center. It supports upgrade to a licensed edition of the current branch. You can use the evaluation edition for 180 days. The evaluation edition doesn't require a license. You can also use the baseline media to install a new site that is an evaluation edition of the current branch. Access to this media depends on how your organization licenses Configuration Manager. Also use baseline media to upgrade from System Center 2012 Configuration Manager with Service Pack 2 or System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager with Service Pack 1. To install the current branch as a new site, use baseline media. Updates to newer versions are available as in-console updates. (For more information, see Support for Configuration Manager current branch versions. However, our support structure is dynamic, evolving into two distinct servicing phases that depend on the availability of the latest current branch version. Technical support is provided for the entire period of support. Each update version remains in support for 18 months from its general availability (GA) release date. Microsoft plans to release updates for Configuration Manager current branch a few times per year. If you have one of the following licenses, you can use this branch:įor more information about Software Assurance and licensing options, see Licensing and branches for Configuration Manager and Frequently asked questions for Configuration Manager branches and licensing. Use this branch to get the latest features and functionalities.
This branch is licensed for use in a production environment. It isn't supported to have a hierarchy with different branches at different sites. All sites in a hierarchy must run the same branch.
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