OSX Update Check

This Check queries the Operating System through software update to determine whether there are any macOS software updates available.

When a check is added or edited, the new settings are downloaded to the Agent the next time it communicates back to the All Devices view and they are applied when the check runs after that.

Check configuration

Add

  1. In the All Devices view North-pane, select the device
  2. Go to the Checks tab
  3. Click Add Check
  4. Select Add DSC > OSX Update Check 
  5. Set the If updates found mode. For both modes, to view the available summary information for the discovered events click the More Information column on the South-pane

  6. Click OK to save and apply

Edit a check

  1. In the All Devices view , select the device in the North-pane.
  2. Go to the Checks tab in the South-pane.
  3. Right-click the check and select Edit Check.
  4. Configure the settings as needed.
  5. Click OK to save and apply the changes.

Delete a check

  1. In the All Devices view , select the device in the North-pane.
  2. Go to the Checks tab in the South-pane.
  3. Right-click the check and select Delete Check.
  4. Enter the password you used to sign into N-sight RMM to confirm removal.
  5. Click OK to delete the check.

View OSX Update Check results

To view the check results:

  1. In the All Devices view North-pane, select the device
  2. Go to the Checks tab in the South-pane
  3. Click the More Information link against the target OSX Update Checkk

    4. More Information dialog shows the update Name, Size, whether it is Recommended and if a Reboot is required to install the update.