Skip to content
Trending
Simplify Windows Devices to Run Only the Required Applications using Intune Enhance macOS Compliance with Custom Security and Compliance Checks to Improve Device Security using Microsoft Intune Manage Samsung Galaxy Firmware Versions to Improve Security and Compliance using Microsoft Intune MS Intune Adds Windows Registry Data Collection to Device Inventory for Single Values All Key Values and Subkeys Updated Windows Device Sync Experience Enhances Per-Device Troubleshooting Configure Windows Sandbox vGPU Policy using Intune for Better Graphics Performance or Reduced Attack Surface Simplify Windows Devices to Run Only the Required Applications using Intune Enhance macOS Compliance with Custom Security and Compliance Checks to Improve Device Security using Microsoft Intune Manage Samsung Galaxy Firmware Versions to Improve Security and Compliance using Microsoft Intune MS Intune Adds Windows Registry Data Collection to Device Inventory for Single Values All Key Values and Subkeys Updated Windows Device Sync Experience Enhances Per-Device Troubleshooting Configure Windows Sandbox vGPU Policy using Intune for Better Graphics Performance or Reduced Attack Surface
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher

Written By Anoop C Nair
Last Updated July 25, 2026
Posted In SCCM
SHARE

Let’s discuss the SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher. 3rd-party, patching has always been a big headache for SCCM/ConfigMgr Admins because most organizations don’t have a packaging team to handle the 3rd patch packages.

Also, it’s not an ideal scenario to put effort into creating patch packages for each third-party application. In the modern world, every organization is looking for automation of 3rd party application patching.

Our recent post demonstrates how to enable SCCM Third-Party Software Update Support without relying on SCUP (System Center Updates Publisher). This guide provides detailed steps on configuring ConfigMgr for third-party application patching, ensuring your systems stay updated with the latest software patches efficiently and effectively.

I have a post that explains SCCM third-party (3rd) Software Update patching troubles for SCCM admins. Also, there are some SCUP and SCCM integration video tutorials for more details. In this post, you will get all the details of the SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher.

Patch My PC

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher

The top-rated/voted SCCM/ConfigMgr User voice item here is the most significant proof that third-party application patching is the most tedious activity for SCCM admins. The SCCM technical community has always been vocal about the issues of third-party application patching.

In this post, I will go through the process SCCM admin should follow to get Adobe patches into Windows devices. As I noted in my previous post, “Now Automate Third-Party Patch Management using SCCM ConfigMgr,” there are great solutions available in the market to improve the productivity of SCCM admins.

  • What is the most tedious task for SCCM administrators? Undoubtedly, patching third-party updates.
  • Setting up the SCUP environment itself is a massive task with specific dependencies.
3rd Party Patching – SCUP Integration with SCCM Console
Integrate the SCUP tool on to SCCM Admin Console. This will give a single pane of glass view for all patching activities (including importing 3rd party patches)
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Table 1
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.1
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.1

Step-by-Step Guide?

Manually loading the catalogue in SCUP, publishing the patches to WSUS, and syncing the patches with SCCM for further deployment is complex and time-consuming. Let us see the steps involved when third-party updates are patched manually,

1) Open SCUP and select Import

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.2
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.2

The second step is to Browse for and select the required patch catalog file and click Next. We have downloaded and imported the readily available Adobe catalog.

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.3
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.3

The third step is to Confirm the settings by clicking Next. Select Accept to trust the catalog certificate.

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.4
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.4

The patches will get imported now. The fifth step is to select the patches you want to publish to the Update Server and click Publish.

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.5
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.5

Select the type of publishing you want and click Next.

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.6
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.6

The patches will be published now. The below screenshot will give more information.

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.7
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.7

Now open SCCM, Go to Administration, Expand Site Configuration, Click Sites, Right-click on your primary site > Configure Site Components > Software Update Point.

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.8
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.8

Select the Products tab, choose the required applications, and click OK.

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.9
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.9

In the home tab, enable the Synchronize Software Updates options.

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.10
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.10

You can now view the updates in all software updates view. From this view, you can deploy the required patches to the client computers using SCCM.

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher - Fig.11
SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher – Fig.11

Solution? SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher

In the Adobe example shown above, the catalog was readily available, but these types of readymade catalogs are generally not available for many applications. Imagine if you have to generate a cab file, create a catalog, and then load it to SCUP. This is going to be a far more exhaustive patching routine.

As a solution to all this complexity, ManageEngine offers Patch Connect Plus. It is an add-on to SCCM for patching third-party applications. Patch Connect Plus provides pre-tested patches for 250+ third-party applications, which can be automatically pushed to WSUS and SCCM.

Thus, it eases your third-party patch management. Getting things done more increases your productivity. Try Patch Connect Plus. With a few clicks, deploy the third-party patches and maximize your SCCM investment.

  • How tedious is it to patch third-party applications manually?
  • The complexity behind manual third-party patching
  • How do you patch third-party applications manually?

Deprecated Features – System Center Update Publisher (SCUP) and ConfigMgr Integration

As of January 2024, support for System Center Update Publisher (SCUP) and its integration with Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) will end. SCUP has been a valuable tool for creating and managing custom software update catalogs, allowing organizations to publish updates for third-party applications.

However, with changing requirements and advancements in software update management, Microsoft has decided to deprecate SCUP and its integration with ConfigMgr.

References:

We are on WhatsApp now. To get the latest step-by-step guides, news, and updates, Join our Channel. Click here. HTMD WhatsApp.

Author

Anoop C Nair is Microsoft MVP! He is a Device Management Admin with more than 20 years of experience (calculation done in 2021) in IT. He is a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group HTMD Community leader. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM 2012, Current Branch, and Intune. He writes about ConfigMgr, Windows 11, Windows 10, Azure AD, Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, AVD, etc.

Written by

Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

Discussion

Join the discussion

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related guides

Intune

Windows 11 KB5101650 KB5099414 July 2026 Patch and 3 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 570 Flaws

Key Takeaways Windows 11 KB5101650 KB5099414 July 2026 Patch and 3 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 570 Flaws! In the July 2026 Patch, Microsoft introduced new features designed to improve the overall Windows experience. The update adds enhancements to Windows Update for more flexible update management and introduces Point-in-Time Restore, providing an additional recovery option for […]

AC Anoop C Nair 9 min read
Intune

2026 June KB5094126 KB5093998 Windows 11 Patch | 3 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 200 Flaws

Key Takeaways 2026 June KB5094126 KB5093998 Windows 11 Patch | 3 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 200 Flaws! The June 2026 Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update brings several improvements to File Explorer. It adds support for additional archive formats, including UU, CPIO, XAR, and NuGet Packages (NUPKG). The update also preserves View and Sort preferences in […]

AC Anoop C Nair 10 min read
Intune

2026 May KB5089549 KB5087420 Windows 11 Patch | 0 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and 120 Flaws

Key Takeaways The Windows 11 May 2026 Patch KB5089549 KB5087420 Update brings important security fixes, performance improvements, and reliability enhancements across the operating system. The update introduces new features such as Xbox Mode for gaming, File Explorer improvements, enhanced input and sharing experiences, better taskbar and Windows Hello reliability, and additional enterprise management capabilities for […]

AC Anoop C Nair 8 min read
SCCM

ConfigMgr 2603 Introduces New Early Update Enrollment Process

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing the ConfigMgr 2603 Introduces New Early Update Enrollment Process. Microsoft has officially released Configuration Manager version 2603 to the Early Update Ring, giving organizations an opportunity to test upcoming improvements before the global production rollout. The release is targeted at enterprises running ConfigMgr version 2409 or later […]

AC Anoop C Nair 3 min read