Configuring update policies for macOS

As with our Windows and iOS devices, we want to make sure they run the latest available OS version to increase security across the estate. For macOS, this is accomplished using an update policy, which can either be created within the Software updates template in Profiles, the Software Update category in the settings catalog, or by using a specific menu item. To keep things standardized across platforms, in this example, we will use the specific update policies menu so you always know where to look for your updates. As with Windows devices, for a large macOS estate, it is worth using deployment rings so that updates can be tested prior to large-scale deployment.

How to do it…

Follow the following steps:

1. Start by clicking on Devices and then macOS.
2. Then, click Update policies for macOS.
3. Click Create profile.
4. As usual, we will start with a name and description, and then click Next.
5. On the next screen, you can select...