When does Jamf Auto Update run on macOS?
The Jamf Auto Update process runs on a macOS devices under the following circumstances:
- When called via an Jamf Auto Update policy from Jamf Pro, including Self Service policies.
- On a randomised hourly schedule (only proceeding if items are awaiting install/uninstall).
- At the login window (if any items are pending).
- Triggered manually via Jamf Auto Update.app.
Regardless of how an Jamf Auto Update run is triggered, these events are logged.
For more information in these Log Messages please see: Understanding Jamf Auto Update's Log Messages.
When are titles updated within Jamf Auto Update?
With the exception of the Adobe and macOS titles, all other titles are updated automatically once a week on a weekday on a randomised schedule. (Meaning a title might be checked for an update on a Monday one week, and Wednesday the following).
If an update is needed outside of this schedule, please raise a ticket with our support team.
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