How to configure macOS OS updates in HexnodeSolved

Yes. Hexnode lets you manage macOS updates using OS update policies, software update preferences, and on-demand update actions.

To configure scheduled macOS update behavior through a policy:

1. Go to Policies > New Policy, or edit an existing policy.
2. Navigate to macOS > Security > OS Updates and click Configure.
3. Choose the required action when an update is available:

– Notify Only: Notifies the user that an update is available.
– Download Only: Downloads the update in the background without installing it.
– Download and Install: Downloads and installs the update automatically.
– Install Later: Schedules the installation for a later time.

4. Save the policy.
5. Assign the policy to the required Macs from Policy Targets.

If you want to configure automatic update checks, downloads, installations, or update deferrals:

1. Go to macOS > Patches & Updates > Software Update Preferences in the policy.
2. Configure options such as automatically checking for updates, automatically downloading updates, or automatically installing updates.
3. Use Defer Software Updates if you want to delay major or minor macOS updates. Apple allows deferrals for up to 90 days.

For a one-time manual update action on specific Macs:

1. Go to Manage > Devices.
2. Select the target Mac devices.
3. Click Actions > Update OS.
4. Choose whether to download only or download and install the update.

Use the policy method for ongoing update management and the Update OS action when you need to trigger updates immediately on selected devices.

Regards,
Mary Romero