I'm currently implementing Dell Command but have disabled the scheduling feature since we conduct manual scans whenever a device has issues. Now, I want to automate the driver updates, but I'm concerned about interrupting users during important tasks. I want to avoid scenarios where they encounter a blinking screen or a lost Wi-Fi connection mid-presentation. Here's the command I'm working with:
Start-Process -FilePath $exePath -ArgumentList "/configure", "-scheduleDaily=16:45", "-updateType=bios,firmware,driver", "-autoSuspendBitLocker=enable", "-scheduleAction=DownloadInstallAndNotify", "-delayDays=40", "-forceRestart=disable", "-updatesNotification=disable" -Wait
Also, since 12:30 is lunch hour, I'm wondering how you all are setting this up? Is the '-scheduleauto' option effective? Does it avoid updates when users are actively presenting or in a Teams meeting?
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In my last job, we created a custom package using Tanium for updates. It ran Dell Command in the background and would notify users with the option to postpone. But we faced issues with multiple users updating simultaneously, especially with big updates like sound drivers affecting the network.
We’re in the same situation and switching from manual updates to Intune policies might be your best bet. Check out this resource for guidance: [evil365.com](https://evil365.com/dell/UpdateDriversBIOS-DellCommandUpdate/)
If your machines are part of a domain, consider using ADMX templates for easier management. They're flexible and let you schedule updates without bothering users. Just follow the official guides to get them set up easily.
We're transitioning to Entra joined, but I found importing ADMX into Intune to be quite a hassle, so I feel you on that.
If you have a Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool, utilize its features to set up driver audits and manage installation schedules effectively. It helps us since we are a smaller setup, quite organized that way!
You might want to use the ADMX templates or upload them to Intune. They allow for specific scheduling and control over what gets updated when. Make sure to check the guides provided by Dell for proper setup, it's worth it!
That's a solid point! But what are you all doing to ensure critical updates like Wi-Fi or graphics drivers don’t install while users are busy?
That sounds like a plan! We're leveraging PSADT, which has similar functionalities.