Patch Management

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4 days ago Apr 23, 2026

Windows Enrollment Without Authentication & Third-Party App Patching

Hi, I have a couple of questions regarding Windows device management.  Is it possible to allow Windows device enrollment without authentication? I’m trying to simplify the enrollment process so users don’t have to enter credentials.  Also, I wanted to know if Hexnode can handle third-party patching? For example, updating browsers or productivity apps. If yes, how does that work? 

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5 days ago Apr 22, 2026

Combining views in Patches dashboard?

Hi, I’m trying to get a consolidated view in the Patches dashboard where I can see device counts both device-wise (like laptops and mobiles by OS) and group-wise (for example, different branch companies) all in one place.  Right now, I’m unable to find a way to combine these views. Ideally, I want something that shows how many devices are present per…

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1 month ago Mar 19, 2026

Patch Management Lands on tvOS and visionOS – iOS Gets an Upgrade Too

Big news for device managers! Patch Management is now supported on tvOS and visionOS, allowing administrators to manage OS updates and security patches with greater control and consistency. The new Patches and Updates policy is introduced for these platforms, helping ensure devices stay updated without relying on manual intervention. With Declarative Device Management (DDM), supported…

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2 months ago Feb 18, 2026

Anyone updating just specific apps on macOS?

Hey everyone,  I need to update only a few specific apps across my macOS devices, mainly for security reasons.   I know that Install application remote action would work, but I don't have the time to manually select devices and execute the action each time there’s an update.  I’m also not looking to update everything automatically, since a few teams rely on specific app versions for compatibility.  Is there a better…

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4 months ago Jan 05, 2026

Can “Automated vulnerability remediation” actually work at scale?

Serious question for people managing large fleets.  Everyone talks about automated vulnerability remediation like it’s the end of patch panic forever. Detect CVEs, auto-fix, move on. Sounds great on slides.  But once you cross, say, 40k or 50k devices, does this actually hold up? Between OS patch delays, app dependencies, reboot timing, and users being users… I’m struggling to picture automation…

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4 months ago Jan 02, 2026

Enforcing a Specific Windows OS Version Within a Defined Update Window

We are managing a fleet of Windows devices in an enterprise environment and would like to standardize all systems on a specific Windows OS build. The goal is to ensure devices upgrade to a defined OS version within a 30-day window for compliance and stability reasons. While exploring the Hexnode console, we were unsure where…

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4 months ago Dec 19, 2025

Is patch management through local server possible?

Hey everyone, I’m hitting a wall with our bandwidth. We’ve got a bunch of Windows 11 endpoints across five branch offices. Every 'Patch Tuesday,' our WAN links just crawl because every single machine tries to pull a 4GB Cumulative Update from Microsoft at the same time.  I’m using an MDM solution to manage them, and I’m wondering: Is there a way to push a script or a policy…

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