To avoid running outdated and unsupported versions of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly System Center Configuration Manager or SCCM), here's an overview of everything you need to know about SCCM versions that end of life. Keep your network secure and update your Configuration Manager environment.
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Lifecycle
Microsoft does not offer any additional paid Extended Support when SCCM end of life (end of support). In this case, there are no more security updates, new features, online help, incident support, etc.
Below you'll find all the information you need to make sure you're running up-to-date software.
| Version | Availability Date | Support end date |
| 2211 (5.00.9096) |
December 5, 2022 | June 5, 2024 |
| 2207 (5.00.9088) |
August 12, 2022 | February 12, 2024 |
| 2203 (5.00.9078) |
April 8, 2022 | October 8, 2023 |
| 2111 (5.00.9068) |
December 1, 2021 | June 1, 2023 |
| 2107 (5.00.9058) |
August 2, 2021 | February 2, 2023 |
| 2103 (5.00.9049) |
April 5, 2021 | October 5, 2022 |
| 2010 (5.00.9040) |
November 30, 2020 | May 30, 2022 |
| 2006 (5.00.9012) |
August 11, 2020 | February 11, 2022 |
Source: Microsoft
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) end of life version 2107
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager version 2107 will go end of life on February 2, 2023. To ensure that your SCCM version is fully supported, you are advised to upgrade to version 2111 or higher. In addition to being supported, the version 2111 also adds a list of new features you can use, including but not limited to:
- Improvements in application groups;
- Approvals for orchestration group scripts;
- Simplified cloud connection setup;
- Cloud management gateway improvements;
- Improvements to VPN limit types;
- Customer health dashboard improvements;
- Improvements to the Windows maintenance panel;
- Custom properties for devices in the console.
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) end of life version 2103
SCCM version 2103 will go end of life on October 5, 2022. To ensure that your SCCM version is fully supported, it is recommended that you upgrade to version 2107 or higher. In addition to being supported, the version 2107 also adds a list of new features to the SCCM feature set that you can use, including but not limited to:
- Implicit uninstallation of apps;
- New prerequisite check for SQL Server 2012;
- Convert a CMG to a virtual machine scale set;
- List third-party update catalogs in SCCM 2107;
- Support for macOS Big Sur in ConfigMgr 2107;
- Publish query to Community hub from CMPivot;
- Improved code editor for scripts;
- Support for Windows Server 2022 and ADK for Windows 11.
End of life for System Center 2012 and 2012 R2
Several products that are part of Microsoft System Center 2012 and Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 are end of life on July 12, 2022. While these products will continue to function, Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, updates, and security fixes or definition, engine, and platform updates.
On July 12, 2022, the following products will reach end of support.
- System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr 2012);
- System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr 2012 R2);
- System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection (SCEP 2012);
- System Center 2012 R2 Endpoint Protection (SCEP 2012 R2).
End of life for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) version 2010
The 2010 version of SCCM will go end of life on May 30, 2022. To ensure that your version of SCCM is fully supported, it is recommended that you upgrade to version 2103 or higher. In addition to being supported, the version 2103 also adds a list of new features to the SCCM feature set that you can use, including but not limited to:
- Change the foreground color for the Software Center branding;
- Deploy Feature Update with task sequence;
- View device apps in the MEM admin center;
- New ConfigMgr prerequisite check feature 2103 - Enable site for HTTPS-only or enhanced HTTP;
- Disable application deployments;
- Download Power BI report templates from the Community hub;
- Bookmark your reports as favorites in the console.
End of life for SCCM Version 2006
Version 2006 of SCCM will go end of life on February 11, 2022. To ensure that your version of SCCM is fully supported, it is advised to upgrade to version 2010 or higher. In addition to being supported, the 2010 version also adds a list of new features to the SCCM feature set that you can use, including but not limited to:
- Disable the authentication azure AD for integrated tenants;
- New levels of Windows 10 diagnostic data;
- Report ConfigMgr update error to Microsoft;
- Task Delete Old Collected Diagnostic Files;
- Deploy an operating system over CMG using bootable media;
- Configuration Manager task sequence size;
- Collection query view;
- View collection relationships.
Translated by 4Matt Technology, from the original lansweeper: Microsoft SCCM End of Life
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