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New SCCM Server Boundary Shows No Site Systems

Pradeep Chouhury 20 Reputation points
2026-05-16T02:05:28.42+00:00

After replacing the failed SCCM server with a new one that has a different name and site code, I removed the old server’s objects from the System Management container in Active Directory and enabled all discovery methods. However, when I check the properties of the newly created boundary, the Site Systems tab is empty and no site system is listed. How can I resolve this issue?

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Harry Phan 21,095 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-05-16T02:42:43.3033333+00:00

Hi Pradeep Chouhary,

The Site Systems tab will remain empty until the boundary is associated with a boundary group that has a site system assigned. Boundaries themselves do not directly hold site systems; they must be linked to a boundary group, and then that group must be configured to include your new SCCM server as a site system. Go into Administration → Hierarchy Configuration → Boundary Groups, create or edit the relevant boundary group, add your boundary, and then under the “References” tab assign the new site system server. Once that is done, clients within that boundary will correctly resolve to the site system. If you’ve already done this and it still shows empty, confirm that the new server has the SMS Provider role installed, that it is publishing to Active Directory (check System Management container permissions), and that the site system roles such as Management Point and Distribution Point are properly installed and healthy. This configuration is what ties boundaries to site systems, not the boundary object alone.

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    2026-05-16T02:05:43.2233333+00:00

    The Site Systems tab on a boundary is read-only and is populated only when the boundary is a member of a boundary group that has associated site system servers. After replacing the SCCM server, the new boundary must be added to a boundary group, and that boundary group must have the new site system associated.

    To resolve the issue:

    1. Verify and configure the boundary:
      1. In the Configuration Manager console, go to Administration → Hierarchy Configuration → Boundaries.
      2. Select the new boundary and open Properties.
      3. On the Boundary Groups tab, select Add and add this boundary to the appropriate boundary group(s). Click OK to save.
    2. Configure the boundary group with the new site system:
      1. In the console, go to Administration → Hierarchy Configuration → Boundary Groups.
      2. Select the boundary group that should contain the new boundary and open Properties.
      3. On the References tab:
        • Ensure Use this boundary group for site assignment is selected if this group is used for site assignment, and select the correct Assigned site (the new site code).
        • Select Add, choose the new SCCM server (site system) from the list, and click OK so it becomes an associated site system server for this boundary group.
      4. Click OK to save.
    3. Confirm the Site Systems tab:
      1. Go back to Administration → Hierarchy Configuration → Boundaries.
      2. Open the properties of the boundary again and check the Site Systems tab. The new site system should now be listed because it is associated via the boundary group.

    If needed, the same association can be done via PowerShell using Set-CMBoundaryGroup with -AddSiteSystemServer or -AddSiteSystemServerName to add the new server, and -RemoveSiteSystemServer / -RemoveSiteSystemServerName to remove the old server.

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