Configuration

The Configuration tab is used to define, manage, and control update rings for Automated Software Updates. Rings determine what, when and how updates are deployed to devices, enabling staged and risk-controlled rollouts across the organization.

Deployment Rings Overview

• When Automated Software Updates is enabled for the first time, SureMDM automatically creates four default rings:
  • Canary Ring
  • Early Adopters Ring
  • Broad Rollout Ring
  • General Availability Ring
• In addition to these, administrators can create up to 15 custom rings, allowing a maximum of 19 rings (default + custom) per tenant.

The Configuration tab provides a centralized table view of all rings along with controls to manage their lifecycle.

Rings Table

The rings table lists all default and custom rings configured in the system.

Table Columns

Column Name	Description
Ring Name	Displays the name of the deployment ring. Default rings are clearly marked as Default.
Assigned Devices	Shows the total number of devices currently assigned to the ring.
Deferral Period (days)	Indicates the deferral duration configured for the ring, displayed separately for Major and Minor updates.
Last Modified	Displays the date and time when the ring configuration was last updated.
Ring Details	Provides a View Details link to open the detailed ring information view.

Ring Table - Action and Controls

The following controls are available for each ring based on its type and current state:

• Add New Ring - Creates a new custom deployment ring. Administrators can define rollout behavior, deferral settings, and device assignments.
• View/Modify - Opens the selected Ring configuration for viewing and editing.
• Clone - Creates a copy of an existing ring along with its configuration.
• Assign Devices - Assigns devices or device groups to the selected ring.
• Pause/Resume Updates - Temporarily pauses or resumes update deployment for the selected ring.
• Delete - Removes a custom ring (default rings cannot be deleted).
• Search - Allows searching rings using keywords such as ring name.
• Refresh - Refreshes the table to display the latest ring status and configuration changes.

Assign Devices

The Assign Devices action allows administrators to associate devices with a ring.

• Only DDM-enabled devices from the selected groups are eligible for assignment.
• Groups already assigned to the ring appear pre-selected, and administrators can modify group selections as needed.
• A device can belong to only one ring at a time. Reassigning a device overrides its existing ring assignment.
• Administrators can view devices already assigned to a ring using the View Assigned Devices option.
• Assignment changes are saved after confirmation and reflected in the ring configuration.

Clone Ring

The Clone option allows administrators to quickly create a new custom ring using an existing ring’s configuration.

• All settings except the ring name are copied.
• Device assignments are not copied.
• Cloned rings count toward the 15 custom ring limit.

Ring Details Column (View Details)

Selecting the View Details hyperlink under the Ring Details column opens a popup that provides comprehensive visibility into the selected ring. The Ring Details popup is organized into the following tabs:

Ring Details Tab

Displays the complete configuration summary of the ring, including:

• Ring name and Summary
• Update Settings
• Deferral Settings
• Update Enforcement

Device Details Tab

Lists all devices assigned to the ring in a tabular format with the following columns:

• Device name
• Device model
• Device group
• OS Version
• Ring Status
• Assignment Time

Activity Tab

Provides an audit trail of ring-related actions, including:

• Action - (Ring creation,modification, device assignment, etc)
• Performed By - Admin username/email
• Performed On - Timestamp