This article provides a high-level overview of Intune update rings, including what they are, how to create one, and how to use it for your customers.
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For an in-depth training on Intune update rings or other Nerdio Manager's Microsoft 365 functionality, please contact our Technical Account Manager (TAM) team.
Intune update rings (also known as update rings or Windows Update for Business) are the modern method for managing Windows updates on end-user devices. Think of them as a cloud-based alternative to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) but without the same limitations (for example, WSUS is end-of-life or computers require line-of-sight to the WSUS server).
With update rings, you can configure policies for general Windows Update settings, feature updates (e.g., upgrading to a newer Windows version), quality updates, and driver updates - all from within your customer’s Intune portal.
Using Nerdio Manager, you can centrally manage all of your customers' Intune settings from a single pane of glass. For more details, see Overview of Intune Policies and Configurations.
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Currently, update rings apply only to Windows 10 and later. They do not support Windows Server or other operating systems.
Follow the examples below to create an update ring.
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With Nerdio Manager, you can create an update ring policy in any Intune tenant and import it into Nerdio Manager. To add an Azure tenant to Nerdio Manager, see Add an account.
To create an update ring:
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Sign in to the Intune admin portal.
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Navigate to Devices > Manage updates > Windows updates.
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In the Update rings area, select + Create profile.
The Create Update ring for Windows 10 and later page opens.
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In the Basics area:
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Name: Enter a name for the update ring.
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Description: (Optional) Enter a description for the update ring.
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Select Next.
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In the Update ring settings area:
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Set your company’s preferred settings for the user Windows update experience.
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Select Next.
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See the screenshot below for an example of a typical update ring configuration.
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In the Scope tags area, select Next.
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You can skip this tab's settings since you’ll be importing the update ring profile into your Nerdio Manager instance.
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In the Assignments area, select Next.
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You can skip this tab's settings since you’ll be importing the update ring profile into your Nerdio Manager instance.
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In the Review + create area:
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Verify the options you’ve selected are correct and you’re ready to create the update ring profile.
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Select Create.
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Now that you have an update ring policy, you can import it into your Nerdio Manager instance and deploy it to your customers. For details about how to import and apply the policy to your customer accounts, see Intune Policy: MSP-level General Management.
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If you have questions about your setup, contact your Partner Success Manager. They can coordinate a call with a Technical Account Manager to review your configuration and provide recommendations.
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