Fast-Track Your Windows Updates: Override Maintenance Windows!Solved

Hello,

We are absolutely thrilled to bring you another powerful update, this time to supercharge your Windows Automated Patch Management!

We know that in the world of endpoint security, some critical updates simply cannot wait. While Maintenance Windows are fantastic for ensuring regular updates don’t disrupt your users’ daily workflows, there are times when you need to deploy a patch right now to keep your network secure. Instead of manually adjusting your schedules or waiting for the next available slot, you can now push priority actions straight through!

To give you the ultimate flexibility during time-sensitive deployments, we have introduced a brand-new Override Maintenance Windows option under your Configure Automation rules for Windows Auto Patching Automation.

When enabled, Hexnode UEM will actively bypass the configured Maintenance Windows for the devices to perform update actions immediately. To ensure you still maintain precise control over how these overrides occur, you can toggle exactly which phases of the patch cycle get the fast track:

• Override for update downloads: Force the system to fetch the necessary update files right away, regardless of the schedule.
• Override for update installs: Deploy the patch installation through instantly once downloaded.
• Override for update reboots: Mandate an immediate restart to finalize the update, ensuring critical patches are applied without delay.

Whether you are dealing with a zero-day vulnerability that needs immediate mitigation or just want to fast-track a specific payload, this update gives you the bypass lane you need!

We can’t wait for you to experience this new level of control. Please do check it out and let us know your thoughts, share them right here in Hexnode Connect!

Best regards,
George,
Hexnode UEM