SCCM/MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager)

MECM is Microsoft's on-premises endpoint management solution for deploying software, updates, and configurations.

What is MECM?

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM, formerly SCCM) is an on-premises management solution for deploying operating systems, software, and updates across enterprise endpoints.

MECM capabilities

OS deployment, Software distribution, Patch management, Inventory, Reporting.

Common misconceptions

"MECM is obsolete" — Still essential for many organizations
"Cloud replaces MECM" — Co-management with Intune
"MECM is simple" — Complex but powerful