Should You Still Use SCCM?

In this video, we break down the current status of Microsoft Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM) in the IT industry. We explore where it’s still actively used, where adoption is declining, and how it fits into modern endpoint management strategies—especially in hybrid environments using both SCCM and Intune. Whether you're a system administrator, IT manager, or preparing for endpoint management roles, this video gives you a clear picture of SCCM’s real-world relevance in 2025. What You’ll Learn: What is SCCM / Microsoft Configuration Manager today? Why many enterprises still use SCCM for patching, OS deployment, and compliance Where SCCM usage is declining and being replaced by Intune How hybrid co-management works between SCCM and Intune Microsoft’s official position on Configuration Manager in 2025 Industry trends and recommendations for modern IT environments Why This Matters: As organizations move to the cloud, many IT teams are asking: Is SCCM going away? Should we switch fully to Microsoft Intune? How do we manage Windows devices in hybrid environments? This video provides clear, updated answers based on real-world usage and Microsoft’s current roadmap. Who Should Watch This: IT administrators and infrastructure engineers Endpoint management professionals SCCM/MECM users considering migration Intune users exploring co-management Students or professionals preparing for Microsoft certifications Anyone interested in modern device management strategies Key Topics Covered: Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM / SCCM) status in 2025 SCCM vs Intune comparison Cloud-native vs on-premises management Co-management architecture Endpoint management trends Chapters & Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Is SCCM Still Relevant in 2024? 0:04 – Common Questions About SCCM 0:16 – What This Video Covers 0:32 – Introduction to Microsoft Configuration Manager 0:40 – History: From SMS to MECM to Microsoft Configuration Manager 1:12 – Overview: Real-World Adoption and Trends 1:30 – What is Microsoft Configuration Manager? 1:35 – Key Functions of SCCM (Change Mgmt, Software Deployment, etc.) 2:05 – Where SCCM Is Still Widely Used 2:20 – Top Use Cases of SCCM 2:36 – Industries Still Relying on SCCM 2:51 – Where SCCM Usage is Declining 3:06 – Why Some Businesses Are Moving to Intune 3:22 – Microsoft’s Strategy: Co-Management with Intune 3:50 – Hybrid is the Trend: SCCM + Intune 4:03 – Is SCCM Deprecated? (The Honest Answer) 4:15 – Final Thoughts: The Future is Intune 4:19 – Outro & Subscribe Prompt 👍 Like the video if you found it helpful 💬 Comment below: Are you still using SCCM? 🔔 Subscribe for more real-world IT content and endpoint management tutorials #SCCM #MicrosoftConfigurationManager #ConfigMgr #Intune #MicrosoftIntune #EndpointManagement #MECM #SCCMvsIntune #ModernManagement #DeviceManagement #MicrosoftIT #SCCM2025 #Intune2025 #CoManagement #WindowsManagement