Windows Update
Lanview can request Windows Update checks for and installs on managed Windows devices.
This allows administrators to trigger update related actions from Lanview Studio or the Lanview console where permitted.
Lanview does not replace Windows Update policy management. It provides remote actions for supported update scanning and installation tasks.
Lanview does not currently offer the ability to see what updates are available or which updates to install. Triggering the installation will install all available to the device as shown in the Windows Update Settings on the device.
Scan and install
A Windows Update scan asks the device to check update state.
A Windows Update install asks the device to install available updates where supported by the Windows Update configuration on that device.
The result depends on Windows Update behaviour, local policy, update availability, device state and whether a restart is required.
Device and group actions
Windows Update actions can target:
- an individual device
- a group of devices
Group targeting should be used carefully. Updates can consume bandwidth, take time and may lead to restarts or user impact depending on the update and device policy.
Where to find it
Windows Update actions may be available from device or group context menus in Lanview Studio.
Task results and status can be reviewed from the Tasks module and relevant device pages.
Permissions
Windows Update actions use permissions defined by Lanview's command and device management model.
Review the current permission catalog and command reference for the exact permission required in your version.
Group actions may also require group targeting permission.
Audit behaviour
Lanview audits Windows Update scan and install actions.
Audit records can include:
- Windows Update scan requested
- Windows Update install requested
- target device or group
- result information returned by the device
Reason prompts may apply depending on the Lanview Server configuration.
Console commands
Related console commands include:
device.windowsupdate.scan <deviceId|machineName>
device.windowsupdate.install <deviceId|machineName>
group.windowsupdate.scan <groupId|groupName>
group.windowsupdate.install <groupId|groupName>Common problems
Scan completes but nothing installs
A scan checks update state. It does not mean updates are available or approved for install.
Install completes but a restart is required
Some updates require a restart before they are fully applied. Check the returned status and device state.
Group install takes a long time
Group actions run across multiple devices. Results return as each device completes or fails the action.
Update behaviour differs between devices
Windows Update policy, local state, installed updates and restart requirements can differ between devices.
Guidance
Use Windows Update actions as part of a managed support or maintenance process.
For wider patch management, define how Lanview actions fit with the organisation's existing Windows Update policy, maintenance windows and restart rules.