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Download of Windows 11 updates (UUP) via SCCM DP very slow

St 20 Reputation points
2024-06-06T14:03:22.18+00:00

Hello dear community,

I have a question about the relatively new Unified Update Platform (UUP) model that is already being used to deploy Windows 11 23H2 updates.

We are using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager version 2309 to deploy software, updates and operating systems.

When deploying Windows 11 23H2 updates, I noticed that the updates are no longer stored in the c:\Windows\ccmcache folder as before, but first end up in the c:\Windows\ccm\temp folder and are then moved. (I have not yet found out where 😊)

As written, the Windows updates are distributed via SCCM. The problem I have is that Windows 11 updates (on a client) that are distributed via UUP take a very long time (slow) to download. When downloading a Windows 10 update, not UUP, the file downloads and installs very quickly.

Does anyone have any idea why the download via UUP takes so long and what protocols are used to download the updates from the distribution point?

I would appreciate any feedback.

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  1. AllenLiu-MSFT 42,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-06-07T02:18:59.1466667+00:00

    Hi, @St

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

    The slow download of Windows 11 updates via SCCM DP may be due to the larger size of the updates and the use of the Unified Update Platform (UUP). UUP updates are downloaded as sparse files, which can take longer to download and install.

    It is recommended to optimize Windows 10 or later quality update delivery using Configuration Manager with express installation files and a peer caching technology, as needed. This approach should alleviate the challenges associated with Windows devices downloading large content for installing quality updates.

    For more information：

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/sum/deploy-use/optimize-windows-10-update-delivery#express-update-delivery

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/sum/deploy-use/manage-express-installation-files-for-windows-10-updates

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