Note 03/12/2019 - This post has been updated to support changes in 1901 TP and (I assume) 1902 CB to the TSProgressUI.exe ConfigMgr client component used for the custom described dialog below. Note: You must be running ConfigMgr/SCCM 1810 or higher to use the _SMSTSLastActionName variable included in this post. However you can use the same concepts and error dialog with previous versions (but seriously, upgrade already!). Also, go upvote the UserVoice item to have the product do this natively.| A Square Dozen | A. Gross Blog
Be sure to check out the sequel to this post Building an Even Better Task Sequence. I’ve had this post in the queue for a while now and have been working on a script to help with some of this, but with the release of System Center Configuration Manager 1810 I don’t have to hack something together anymore! One of the best new features which allows us to capture the name of the last action using the new variable _SMSTSLastActionName.| A Square Dozen | A. Gross Blog
For the past few months, there has been a community-wide push to determine the optimal approach for Offline Servicing Windows 10 media and to get Microsoft to take on more of this burden so we can get on with other tasks instead of dealing with servicing every month. Ultimately, Microsoft needs a better process for updating media each month, but until they do, all we can do is what we do best, Socially Engineer solutions.| A Square Dozen | A. Gross Blog