Update existing application - running?

[bbarciz]

Hello!

I'm looking for thoughts on updating an existing application to a new version and how to address the fact that the application may be open and running when the policy runs for the new version?  For example, if upgrading Firefox to a new version package (not allowing the browser to auto update), how do you address that the user may have left firefox open overnight on their computer?  In my testing, I was able to have the old version open, have Jamf do a policy update to install the new version, and then when I closed and re-opened, the new version was launched.  Just wondering about any best practices for this?

Thanks!

[bbarciz]

I just reminded myself that there is an option in the patch management area for apps that must quit and I bet this is all that needs done.

[aparten]

You can also check out Installomator. It has multiple methods of handling updates for apps that are currently running. Only requires adding the script into Jamf then configuring a policy to deploy it however you'd like.

[bbarciz]

Thanks for the suggestion!  Add another open browser tab to my list to check out!