Push device updates and settings to managed Windows 10 devices more quickly
Thursday, July 16, 2020
In April, we launched enhanced security for Windows. It allows admins to push device configuration updates, device settings, and more to Windows 10 devices remotely, without any specific network requirements.
Now, it will be quicker for applied settings to take effect on managed devices faster. Previously, it could take up to six hours for settings to change on a device. With this update, they will take effect in a few minutes in most cases, as long as the device is connected to the internet. This will help ensure devices are updated and in compliance faster and that critical security updates are applied quickly.
- Admins: Use our Help Center to learn how to enable Windows device management, and how to apply Windows settings to devices.
- End users: No visible change to the end user experience.
- Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on July 16, 2020
- Available to G Suite Enterprise, G Suite Enterprise for Education, G Suite Enterprise Essentials, and Cloud Identity Premium customers
- Not available to G Suite Basic, G Suite Business, G Suite for Education, G Suite for Nonprofits, and G Suite Essentials customers