Automated Software Updates

Automated Software Updates is an advanced software update management capability in SureMDM for macOS that enables organizations to manage and deploy macOS updates across devices in a controlled and automated manner. This feature helps IT administrators streamline update management, maintain device security, minimize disruptions, and ensure macOS devices remain up to date with the latest supported software versions.

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This feature is applicable to macOS 15.0 and later and is available to Premium-tier customers and above.

Enabling Automated Software Updates

When accessing the Automated Software Updates section for the first time, the feature is disabled by default.

1. Navigate to SureMDM Console > OS Updates > macOS > Automated Software Updates.
2. Click Enable Automated Software Updates.

Once enabled:

• Automated Software Updates becomes active which has the following two sections:
  • Overview
  • Configuration
• The system automatically creates the following four default deployment rings and five charts:
  • Canary Ring
  • Early Adopters Ring
  • Broad Rollout Ring
  • General Availability Ring
  • Device with No Ring Assigned - (Available only as chart)

These default rings can be reviewed and configured from the Configuration tab.