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BEWA
Copper Contributor
Jan 10, 2025

Update from 2211 to 2403

Hi,   we are facing an update from ConfigMgr 2211 to 2403. This Server was not updated for multiple years.    For device mgmt we use Intune, working pretty good. But now we want to update the Con...
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kyazaferr
MCT
Jan 20, 2025

Review Prerequisites

  • System Requirements: Ensure that your server meets the requirements for ConfigMgr 2403. This includes checking hardware, OS version, and SQL Server versions.
  • SQL Server Compatibility: Verify that your SQL Server version is supported by ConfigMgr 2403.
  • Intune Integration: Confirm that the Intune integration settings (co-management, MDM authority) are correctly configured in ConfigMgr before starting the upgrade.

Backup Your Environment

  • Site Server Backup: Ensure that you have a complete backup of your ConfigMgr environment (site database, configuration files, etc.).
  • SQL Backup: Backup your SQL Server database as well, since it holds critical data for your ConfigMgr environment.
  • Logs: Retain logs for all components involved, including Intune integration, for troubleshooting if necessa

 

Check Intune Co-Management Settings

  • Since you're using Intune for device management, make sure that co-management settings are configured correctly, and Intune workloads are already set. When you upgrade ConfigMgr, check if the Co-management settings still reflect your desired configuration.
  • Co-management Workloads: Review which workloads are being managed by Intune vs. ConfigMgr, as changes here could affect the management experience post-upgrad

Update Intune Connector

  • Intune Connector for Configuration Manager: Ensure that the Intune connector is updated during the upgrade process. You may need to reconfigure or verify the connection after upgrading to ensure Intune integration continues smoothly.

Review Known Issues and Fixes

  • Check Release Notes: Review the ConfigMgr 2403 release notes for any known issues or specific fixes that may impact Intune integration or co-management. There may be changes that require attention or reconfiguration.
  • Community Feedback: Review any feedback from the community or Microsoft support about the upgrade from 2211 to 2403 and how it affects Intune and co-management.

Test and Validate

  • Test Devices: Before deploying the upgrade across the entire environment, test the upgrade on a few machines to ensure that the Intune management is still functional and that there are no issues with device compliance, app deployments, or reporting.
  • Post-Upgrade Verification: After upgrading, verify that Intune workloads are still correctly managed and that devices are reporting back as expected. Check the Co-management Dashboard in ConfigMgr to ensure everything is in order.

Consider Hybrid Co-management Workloads

  • If you have hybrid workloads between ConfigMgr and Intune, ensure that they are managed appropriately before upgrading. Review your workload distribution to ensure smooth coexistence post-upgrade.