Note: use of command line or agent-based updates can't update something if it's deferred by a configuration profile restriction.In Jamf Pro, policies can be made for software updates for Intel Macs, whether it's a native Software Update payload, or a specific "Files and Processes" policy containing the ` softwareupdate -iaR` command.Some organizations deploy macOS updates leveraging a full installer and the startosinstall command, some will use tools to compel users to update on their own, and other will use Jamf policies or MDM commands to update.Īs the macOS 11.6 release is not yet distributed in a full installer by Apple, there can be some downstream consequences to an organization's preferred software update workflow, including issues updating to that version via MDM commands due to PI-009722, explained later in this post with workarounds. As a Jamf who knows a few things about macOS software updates and their various nuances, I want to share a couple tips, as well as explain a bit of what goes on behind the scenes in the macOS update process, specifically by way MDM commands on macOS 11.2 or greater. Many organizations are likely running software updates on their fleets this week, as well as with new Jamf Pro versions.
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