Managing Software Version Upgrades Cleanly with SCCM Application Supersedence

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Introduction

Managing software version upgrades in your organization can be a complex task. SCCM application supersedence offers a clean solution for handling these updates efficiently.

How SCCM Application Supersedence Works

Supersedence relationships allow you to define an older application version as superseded by a newer one within the same application.

Configuring Supersedence Relationships

To configure supersedence, create a new application version and point it to the old version you want to supersede. This establishes the relationship.

Using Supersedence to Automatically Uninstall Old Versions

When deploying a superseded application, SCCM will automatically uninstall the older version before installing the newer one.

Testing Supersedence Before Production Rollout

Test the supersedence relationship in a pilot collection before rolling out to the entire organization to ensure smooth deployment.

Common Supersedence Configuration Mistakes

Avoid common pitfalls such as forgetting to configure uninstall settings for superseded applications or deploying new versions without testing.

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Written by Mohammed Akhter

Founder of ITP Training. 50,000+ students trained across 30+ countries in Microsoft endpoint and cloud security. Learn more →