ITAM – IT Asset Management

Microsoft SCCM and the end of its useful life.

Complete and up-to-date table of the Microsoft SCCM (Configuration Manager) lifecycle: versions actively supported in 2026, end-of-support dates, and what's new in the most recent releases.

June 23, 2025 4MATT Insights

Microsoft Configuration Manager (Microsoft SCCM) is Microsoft's platform for managing endpoints, distributing updates, enforcing security policies, and inventorying devices in enterprise environments. Maintaining the installed version within the active support period is a requirement for compliance, security, and eligibility for critical patches—out-of-support versions do not receive patches or incident support.

This guide compiles the complete table of Microsoft Configuration Manager versions with start and end support dates, updated with versions released through 2025–2026, as well as the key features of the most recent releases.

Microsoft Configuration Manager lifecycle

The product follows the Modern Life Cycle Policy From Microsoft: each version receives support for approximately 18 months from release. There is no additional paid extended support—after support ends, no security patches, new features, or incident handling are provided.

Rebranding note: Starting with version 2303 (April 2023), the product was renamed to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager to Microsoft Configuration Manager. Versions prior to 2303 were still being marketed as Endpoint Configuration Manager or SCCM.

VersionStart DateEnd DateStatus
Version 2509November 12, 2025May 12, 2027✅ In support
Version 2503March 31, 2025September 30, 2026✅ In support
Version 2409December 4, 2024June 6, 2026✅ In support
Version 2403April 22, 2024October 22, 2025⚠️ Closed
Version 2309October 9, 2023April 9, 2025❌ Out of support
Version 2303April 10, 2023October 10, 2024❌ Out of support
Version 2211December 19, 2022June 5, 2024❌ Out of support
Version 2207August 12, 2022February 12, 2024❌ Out of support
Version 2203April 8, 2022October 6, 2023❌ Out of support
Version 2111December 1, 2021June 1, 2023❌ Out of support
Version 2107August 2, 2021February 2, 2023❌ Out of support
Version 2103April 5, 2021October 5, 2022❌ Out of support
Version 2010November 30, 2020May 30, 2022❌ Out of support
Version 2006August 11, 2020February 11, 2022❌ Out of support
Version 2002April 1, 2020October 1, 2021❌ Out of support
Version 1910November 29, 2019May 29, 2021❌ Out of support
Version 1906July 26, 2019January 26, 2021❌ Out of support

Source: Microsoft Lifecycle — Microsoft Configuration Manager (updated in Dec/2025).

Versions actively supported in 2026

As of June 2026, three versions remain within the active support period:

  • Version 2509 (Nov. 2025 – May 2027): latest version, with support until May 2027.
  • Version 2503 (March 2025 – September 2026): still in support, but will enter the end of its cycle in September 2026.
  • Version 2409 (Dec. 2024 – Jun. 2026): End of support in June 2026 — immediate upgrade recommended.

Organizations operating version 2409 should plan to migrate to 2503 or 2509 immediately, given the end of support in June 2026.

New features in Version 2509 (November 2025)

Version 2509 is the latest release of Microsoft Configuration Manager and is recommended for environments requiring extended support until 2027. Key enhancements in this version include:

  • Improvements to co-management with Microsoft Intune.
  • Performance improvements in the large-scale content distribution process.
  • Compatibility updates for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025.
  • Refinements to the software update compliance monitoring dashboard.

For the complete list of changes, please refer to the official Microsoft release notes.

New features in Version 2503 (March 2025)

  • Expanded support for Windows 11 deployment on ARM64 devices.
  • Improvements to the hardware inventory mechanism for assets nearing the end of their lifecycle.
  • Enhanced integration with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for device authentication.
  • New license compliance audit parameters to support Software Asset Management (SAM) scenarios.

What's new in Version 2403 (April 2024)

Version 2403 ended its support cycle in October 2025. Its main features were:

  • Azure Active Directory rebranding for Microsoft Login ID within the Configuration Manager console.
  • Automated Diagnostic Dashboard for Windows Server Update Services.
  • Centralized search box in the Management Server console.
  • Mandatory adoption of HTTPS or Enhanced HTTP — traditional HTTP deprecated.
  • Native support for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 has ended.
  • ARM64 support for Windows 11 deployment, including ARM64 boot images.

End of support: relevant previous versions

The versions below will end their support on dates that deserve special attention because they are still in use in many organizations:

  • Version 2309: closed in April 2025.
  • Version 2303: closed in October 2024.
  • System Center 2012 Configuration Manager / 2012 R2Support ended in July 2022, with no security patches available since then.

Microsoft SCCM, SAM, and ITAM: Strategic Integration

Microsoft Configuration Manager is frequently used as a source of inventory data in strategies of Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM). Its integration with platforms such as ServiceNow SAM It allows you to consolidate the inventory collected by SCCM with data from license agreements, network discovery, and usage metrics — eliminating silos between endpoint management and asset governance.

Organizations that use SCCM as the sole source of truth for software inventory frequently face compliance gaps in Microsoft licensing audits. Adopting a SAM layer on top of Configuration Manager data is the recommended approach to mitigate this risk.

To keep Microsoft Configuration Manager up-to-date and within active support, it is recommended to schedule semi-annual updates and monitor the Microsoft's official lifecycle page and to assess the maturity of the integration between SCCM and the asset governance tools in use in the organization.