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The notifications are interactive, with an “Update Device” button provided to open System Settings (or the Self Service application as appropriate) so you can more easily install the updates offered. There are also options that allow you to defer additional notifications to a later time: one hour, one day, or a custom time. However, to assure good security practices, there is a “due date” for updates, typically 7 to 10 days after the first notification, after which the notification will appear hourly. Detailed instructions for how to update can be found here.
We will not update or reboot faculty and staff computers automatically. We want faculty and staff to decide when to apply important software updates while promoting good security practices by discouraging unnecessary delays. We recommend utilizing the Custom deferral field to set up a specific date and time for the update that best fits into your schedule.
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