
Microsoft Configuration Manager
Microsoft Configuration Manager is paid Windows software for managing supported operating-system environments.
What Microsoft Configuration Manager is
Microsoft Configuration Manager is paid Windows software for managing supported operating-system environments. It supports Windows, Windows Server, and Windows Embedded, plus existing macOS clients. Administrators can apply third-party app patches, schedule deployments, and defer reboots. Offline device support is not available. Two System Center 2025 plans are listed. Standard costs $1,455 a month at the suggested retail price and covers two operating system environments or Hyper-V containers, with unlimited Windows Server containers. Datacenter costs $3,968 a month at the suggested retail price and covers unlimited operating system environments or Hyper-V containers, also with unlimited Windows Server containers. Actual customer prices may vary. There is no free plan. The product is intended for organizations managing Windows-focused estates that need scheduled software deployment and third-party patching, while choosing between the stated environment limits of Standard and Datacenter.
Good
- Third-party app patching is supported
- Scheduled deployment is available
- Reboots can be deferred
- Supports Windows Server and Windows Embedded
- Unlimited Windows Server containers on both plans
Watch out
- No free plan
- Offline device support is unavailable
- Existing macOS clients only
- Datacenter has a higher listed monthly price
Who it suits
It suits organizations managing Windows, Windows Server, or Windows Embedded devices that need scheduled deployment and third-party patching. Existing macOS clients are supported, but offline devices are not.
Verdict
Microsoft Configuration Manager combines patching, scheduling, and reboot deferral for supported Windows environments. Choose between Standard and Datacenter based on the listed operating-system environment coverage and pricing.
Plans and prices
From Microsoft Configuration Manager's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| System Center 2025 Standard | $1,455 a month | 2 operating system environments / Hyper-V containers · Unlimited Windows Server containers · Suggested Retail Price (MSRP); actual customer prices may vary |
| System Center 2025 Datacenter | $3,968 a month | Unlimited operating system environments / Hyper-V containers · Unlimited Windows Server containers · Suggested Retail Price (MSRP); actual customer prices may vary |
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