How to Manage Microsoft 365 Apps Updates

How to Manage Microsoft 365 Apps Updates

Microsoft 365 Apps are constantly being updated with new features and security improvements. It's important to manage these updates so that your users have the latest versions of the apps and are protected from security threats.

There are five ways to manage Microsoft 365 Apps updates:

• Update automatically: This is the simplest method, and it allows your users' devices to be automatically updated directly from the Office CDN.
• Manage updates with Intune: This method allows you to use Intune to set policies on devices, which control how and when those devices should get updates from the cloud.
• Manage updates with a servicing profile: When using the Monthly Enterprise Channel, a servicing profile gives you the most comprehensive toolset to manage updates from the cloud.
• Manage updates with Configuration Manager: This method allows you to use Configuration Manager to download and deploy updates to client devices.
• Manage updates with the Office Deployment Tool: This method allows you to use the ODT to download updates to a local source and then install them on client devices.

Which method is right for you?

The best method for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. If you're looking for the simplest method, then updating automatically is a good option. If you need more control over the update process, then managing updates with Intune, a servicing profile, Configuration Manager, or the Office Deployment Tool is a good option.

How to choose the right update management method

To choose the right update management method for you, you need to consider the following factors:

• The number of devices you need to manage: If you need to manage updates for a small number of devices, then updating automatically is a good option. If you need to manage updates for a large number of devices, then managing updates with Intune, Configuration Manager, or the Office Deployment Tool is a good option.
• The level of control you need: If you need to have a high level of control over the update process, then managing updates with Intune, Configuration Manager, or the Office Deployment Tool is a good option. If you don't need as much control, then updating automatically is a good option.
• Your technical expertise: If you have a lot of technical expertise, then you can manage updates with Intune, Configuration Manager, or the Office Deployment Tool. If you don't have as much technical expertise, then updating automatically is a good option.

Conclusion

There are many ways to manage Microsoft 365 Apps updates, and the best method for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. By considering the factors mentioned above, you can choose the right update management method for you.

Here are some additional tips for managing Microsoft 365 Apps updates:

• Create a test group: Before you deploy updates to your entire organization, create a test group to make sure that the updates are compatible with your devices and software.
• Monitor the update process: Once you deploy updates, monitor the update process to make sure that all of your devices are updated successfully.
• Have a rollback plan: In case something goes wrong with the update process, have a rollback plan in place so that you can restore your devices to their previous state.

By following these tips, you can ensure that your Microsoft 365 Apps are always up to date and secure.