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SCCM Admin Console Installation

The SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) Admin Console is a management interface that allows administrators to connect to and manage an existing SCCM site from a workstation.
Installing the console on a separate machine provides flexibility, enabling day-to-day administration without requiring direct login to the SCCM site server.

This guide walks through the prerequisites, download sources, and installation steps for setting up the Configuration Manager (SCCM) Admin Console on both the server and a workstation, ensuring proper integration with your SCCM environment.

1. Prerequisites

Before installing the SCCM Admin Console, ensure the following are in place:

  • Windows ADK (Assessment and Deployment Kit)

Install only:

  • Deployment Tools
  • User State Migration Tool (USMT)

  • Windows PE Addon for ADK

    • Required for OS deployment scenarios.

  • SQL Server

    • Installed and configured (default instance recommended).

  • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

    • Domain Controller configured.

📖 See Microsoft docs for prerequisites:

2. Download SCCM Installation Media

  1. Go to the Microsoft Evaluation Center and download the latest evaluation version of Configuration Manager. Get installation media

  2. Decompress the downloaded ISO into your predefined installation directory.

3. Run the Configuration Manager Setup Wizard

Launch the Splash.hta from the decompressed media and follow the guided wizard.

Reference: Setup Wizard for Primary Site

Key Steps and Selections:

Wizard Step Selection / Input
Step 4 – Product Key Select Evaluation
Step 7 – Prerequisite Downloads Select Download required files and specify your predefined location.
(e.g., Create a folder to use as a download location)
Step 10 – Site and Installation Settings - Site code: e.g. LAB
- Site name: e.g. MyLab
- Installation folder: specify your predefined location.
Step 11 – Primary Site Installation Select Install the primary site as a stand-alone site, then click Next
Step 12 – Database Installation - SQL Server FQDN: input your SQL Server hostname (e.g., SCCMSRV.local)
- Instance name: leave blank (use default)
- Service Broker Port: leave as default (4022)
Step 13 – Database Installation (continued) Accept defaults
Step 14 – SMS Provider Accept defaults
Step 15 – Client Communication Settings Ensure “All site system roles accept only HTTPS communication from clients” is not selected
Step 16 – Site System Roles Enter your FQDN (e.g., SCCMSRV), confirm HTTPS-only setting is still deselected

4. Install the Admin Console

Once the primary site installation completes:

  1. The SCCM Admin Console is installed automatically on the site server.
  2. To install the Admin Console on another workstation:
    • Run AdminConsole.msi from the \Tools\ConsoleSetup folder in your installation media.
    • Follow the wizard to complete installation.

📖 More details: List of prerequisite checks

5. Post-Installation Checks

  • Launch the SCCM Admin Console from the Start Menu.
  • Confirm connection to the site database.
  • Verify installation by checking:
    • Site code
    • Database connection
    • Component status

Next Steps

Once your SCCM Primary Site is installed and running, you may want to install the SCCM Admin Console on your administrator workstation.

🔗 Install SCCM Admin Console on a Workstation

✅ At this stage, your SCCM Admin Console is ready for use.