MS SQL Server 2012 Updates via SCCM 2012 R2

I'm trying to determine if SCCM 2012 R2 can manage and deploy Hotfixes, Updates and Service packs for SQL Server 2012. Can someone please confirm that SCCM can manage this, how to download SQL Server Hotfixes, Updates and Service Packs into SCCM and where
I can find instructions on setting up my MS SQL Server computers to receive SQL updates from SCCM.
Thanks.

ConfigMgr absolutely can deploy updates and service packs for SQL. You just need to choose the versions you want in Software Update Point Products and Classifications. It's no different than deploying any other Microsoft updates.
http://www.gerryhampsoncm.blogspot.ie/2013/04/sccm-2012-sp1-step-by-step-guide-part.html
Is it a good idea? I don't think so. I think SQL updates should be part of a carefully planned (and tested) manual upgrade.
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Hi,
You could also check Windowsupdate.log on the client.
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How to Custom Report using sql server report builder for SCCM 2012 SP1

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The question is simple. Reason, I update my SCCM 2012 R2 forefront clients via automatic update rule. The server itself has also the forefront/SCEP client but no sccm client.
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Latitude E6330 BSOD via SCCM 2012 R2 OSD

Hi All,
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Are you trying to deploying Windows 7 to the laptops?
If so does your WIM file include the platform update (how long has it been since you created / updated it)? If not then you may need to update / capture a new wim and try again.
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Lync 2013 x64 silent client deployment via SCCM 2012 SP1

Greetings everyone!
I ran into a problem with Lync 2013 x64 silent deployment.
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1. The fact that everything is running so far without any problems and complains bring the question: Do I have to install Service Packs?
Hi,
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R2 has already ended
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Hi,
Yes you can directly upgrade to SQL
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3. What is the best way to do the updates: Install all other security and critical updates, restart the server, then install the service pack and restart again the server.
Best way can be referred from below docs
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd638062%28v=sql.100%29.aspx
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/25632.how-to-install-sql-server-2012-sp2-on-standalone-sql-server-instance.aspx
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[SCCM 2012 R2] How SCCM 2012 handles Software Update Revisions?

Hi All,
There are a lot of questions regarding how SCCM 2012 handles Software Update Revisions.
Does anyone know what happened if:
Windows update publish some update with revision #1
Same update downloaded and deployed via SCCM 2012
Windows update publish same update with revision #2 or any newer revision
What is happening with SCCM and already deployed and downloaded revision? How should I know what revision is really on my distribution points?
Thank you in advance.
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In WSUS Revision History is very simple:
Where I can find revision history in SCCM??? (please do not mention dates):
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Windows update publish revision #1 for one update
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Auto update Distribution Points with new revision of already deployed and downloaded update?
Clearly state in SCCM Console that there is new revision of already deployed and downloaded update and waiting for admin to act?
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Hi,
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JVENGLEY wrote:
MSI (s) (A8:FC) [08:02:03:374]: Product: Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5 -- Error 2753.The File 'swhelper_1159620.exe' is not marked for installation.
Anyone else seeing this happening or getting the same issue when installing Shockwave 12.0.0.112 with the vendor provided MSI for distribution?
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Solved!
Go to Solution.

Fauxlution:
Install drivers on an x86 machine
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I didn´t find Kent´s blog useful when talking about Java. I can deploy Adobe products fine, but I have to import Java manually because not having Shavlik certificate. So with that said, I have the fallowing problem;
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