or Lifecycle Controller (LC) is busy with a background task.
Navigate to Maintenance → Logs → Lifecycle Log to identify any failed or stalled update attempts. Look for related RED023 (Lifecycle Controller in use) or JID_CLEARALL failure messages.
If a stuck job is found, completely purge the entire queue by entering: racadm jobqueue delete -i JID_CLEARALL Use code with caution. or Lifecycle Controller (LC) is busy with a background task
To avoid running into deployment locks during future infrastructure maintenance cycles, implement these staging and execution rules: Actionable Rule Why it matters
: The iDRAC UI may display this message even when no operation is actually active if the Lifecycle Controller hasn't released its "in-use" flag. If a stuck job is found, completely purge
The error SUP0108: A deployment or update operation is already in progress (best) occurs when the WSUS server is already executing a command (like synchronizing, cleaning up, or declining updates) when ConfigMgr asks it to start a new operation.
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The SUP0108 error triggers under the following specific circumstances:
System administrators have several proven strategies to clear the error. Start with the least disruptive method before moving toward severe options like hard reboots. 1. Flush the iDRAC Job Queue
If the LCC is in a "recovery mode," it may need to be re-enabled: Enter during boot. Go to iDRAC Settings -> Lifecycle Controller .