{"id":70243,"date":"2025-11-26T10:46:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/?p=70243"},"modified":"2025-11-26T10:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:54:55","slug":"microsoft-configuration-manager-annual-release-cadence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/lu\/microsoft-configuration-manager-annual-release-cadence\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Configuration Manager: Annual Release Cadence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting in September 2026<\/strong>, Microsoft Configuration Manager will adopt an annual release cadence<\/strong> with version 2609<\/strong>. This marks a shift from the previous semi-annual schedule. Each new version will receive 18 months of support<\/strong>, offering IT teams greater predictability and long-term stability. While Configuration Manager continues to support on-premises device management<\/strong>, all new innovations will be developed exclusively for Microsoft Intune<\/strong>, Microsoft\u2019s cloud-based endpoint management<\/a> solution.<\/p>\n

This change aligns Configuration Manager\u2019s update rhythm with Microsoft\u2019s broader strategy focused on cloud-native management. The new cadence simplifies planning for IT departments by providing a consistent, once-per-year update schedule.<\/p>\n

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What is Microsoft Configuration Manager?<\/h2>\n

Microsoft Configuration Manager<\/strong> is a comprehensive solution for managing endpoints in enterprise environments. It enables IT professionals to deploy operating systems, distribute software, enforce compliance policies, and monitor device health. Initially launched in 1994 as System Management Server<\/strong>, it evolved into System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)<\/strong> and now operates under the Microsoft Endpoint Manager<\/a><\/strong> umbrella.<\/p>\n

Configuration Manager is designed for on-premises management<\/strong>, offering granular control over devices through a locally installed client and infrastructure. It complements Microsoft Intune<\/strong>, which provides cloud-based management. Organizations can implement co-management<\/strong>, allowing simultaneous use of both platforms to manage different workloads and transition gradually to cloud-native solutions.<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Configuration Manager offers a robust set of capabilities for enterprise IT operations:<\/p>\n