Schedule OS Update
The Schedule OS Update job empowers administrators to remotely initiate the installation of the latest operating system version on enrolled macOS devices. This functionality simplifies the procedure of upgrading devices to the latest version of the operating system available.
Schedule OS Update job is supported only on DEP enrolled devices.
To create a job to update the OS on the enrolled device(s) or group(s) remotely, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Jobs > New Job > macOS > Schedule OS Update.
2. Configure Schedule OS Update settings and click OK.
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| Job Name | Enter a name for the Job. |
| Product Key | Enter the Product Key of the OS. |
| Install Action | Select an action for the OS update from the following options: - Download and Install: Download or install the update, depending on the current state. It will check the device, and if the software is already downloaded, it will install it; otherwise, it will download the software. - Downloads and Install the software: It will download the software update and trigger the restart countdown notification. If the device is being actively used, the user can cancel the restart. - Download the software update and notify: It will download the software update and notify the user that it is available. - Download the software update and install it later: It will download the software update and install it at a later time. Users will be periodically notified. - Download/Install the software update then force a restart: It will perform the default action, downloading or installing the update, depending on the current state. Then it will force a restart if the update requires it. - Download Only: It will download the software update without installing it. |
The newly created job will be listed in the Jobs List section.
3. Go back to the Home tab and select the macOS device(s) or group(s).
4. Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.
5. In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the job and click Apply.