I know my script to handle macOS software updates has gotten quite some use in the community. Unfortunately, that script just isn't going to work well with Apple Silicon Macs. I wanted to share a new script I wrote that builds on top of that older script to handle minor OS updates and major OS upgrades along with more options for a bit more flexibility in how often a user gets reminded:
https://babodee.wordpress.com/2021/03/30/handling-major-upgrades-and-minor-updates-for-macos-with-ja...
My hope is that if Jamf ever implements this feature request: https://www.jamf.com/jamf-nation/feature-requests/9926/ability-to-run-mdm-commands-from-jamf-binary I might be able to call the appropriate MDM command through the jamf binary to force software updates on unattended devices. For now, the script will simply shut Apple Silicon Macs if you choose to force updates. Otherwise it will just keep on reminding users.
I also wanted to give a mention to a few other tools that are not Jamf specific but should work with any management tool:
Feel free to share any other tools or scripts that you think might be useful in handling OS updates/upgrades.
