GUIDE: Microsoft Software Center

SCCM is a Microsoft tool for managing Bossier Parish Schools owned PCs. It enables Technology to inventory hardware, distribute software, and deploy updates.

Benefits

1. Applications available on demand
2. No need to wait for a tech to come out and install software
3. Single self-service software portal interface for all BPS software
4. No need for additional administrator rights
5. Customized software install for users/departments

Installing Microsoft Updates (manually)

This section is optional. Your PC will schedule and install updates following our deadlines. Following these steps may be more convenient to reduce unexpected reboots.

1. Your computer will prompt you when updates are available.
2. Clicking the message will prompt you for action, allowing you to choose between installing updates now or waiting until later.
3. Updates that have passed their scheduled deadline will force install the next time the PC turns on and give 90 minutes before a forced restart. Deadlines will be scheduled far enough in the future to give time to manually update, if so chosen.