Graceful way to stop SCCM sync?

Question

We have a software update sync that is running that I would like to stop. Is there a graceful way to make this stop? I already tried stopping the wsus service but it keeps on chugging. I could always reboot the server but would prefer something less forceful.

Answer 1

@BLR

Restart the services CCMExec on clients and SMSExec on the server - those are the core SCCM/MECM processes.

IISReset is another possibility to recycle all web services.

Under Site Status, there's a Configuration Manager Service Manager utility which gives you granular control. See: 4 Ways to Restart SCCM SMS EXECUTIVE Service.

The Software Update Point role is the main WSUS integration, and there is a WSYNCMGR process which runs to sync the catalog. You can look at these logs to see what it's doing:

D:\Program Files\Microsoft Configuration Manager\Logs\wsyncmgr.log
D:\Program Files\Microsoft Configuration Manager\Logs\SMS_ISVUPDATES_SYNCAGENT.log

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Answer 2

Hi BLR

Disable by uncheck "Enable Synchronization on schedule" from Software Update component setting.