Configuration guide: Driver compliance
Introduction
To get started with this library pack, please ensure all related content is installed and configured appropriately. This page provides guidance on which content is included and how to configure it.
Please keep in mind this is just a guide and represents suggested configurations. You are free to customize and edit content as you see fit based on your specific environment.
Note: The content in this pack is duplicated for Dell, HP and Lenovo, offering the flexibility to focus on the manufacturer of your choice.
Content list and dependency
Dell
| Type | Name | Description | Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|
Driver compliance - Dell | Displays Dell devices with pending Driver, BIOS, and Firmware updates by criticality level. | ||
Get Dell pending BIOS firmware and driver updates | Utilizes the Dell Command Utility to perform scans on devices for any outstanding updates related to Drivers, BIOS, and Firmware. |
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Invoke install Dell pending driver updates | Automates Dell driver updates silently without user interface interruption. |
HP
| Type | Name | Description | Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|
Driver compliance - HP | Displays HP devices with pending Driver, BIOS, and Firmware updates by criticality level. | ||
Get HP pending BIOS firmware and driver updates | Utilizes the HP Image Assistant (HPIA) to perform scans on devices for any outstanding updates related to Drivers, BIOS, and Firmware. |
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Invoke install HP pending driver updates | Automates HP driver updates silently without user interface interruption. |
Lenovo
Driver compliance - Lenovo | Displays Lenovo devices with pending Driver, BIOS, and Firmware updates by criticality level. | ||
Get Lenovo pending BIOS firmware and driver updates | Utilizes the Lenovo System Update Utility to perform scans on devices for any outstanding updates related to Drivers, BIOS, and Firmware. |
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Invoke install Lenovo pending driver updates | Automates Lenovo driver updates silently without user interface interruption. |
Campaigns
| Type | Name | Description | Dependencies |
|---|---|---|---|
Update drivers - Invoke | Asks the user if it's a good moment to perform driver updates that require a device restart. | ||
Restart to update - Invoke | Informs users that an update completed and asks users to restart their device. | ||
Update drivers - Completed | Informs users that following a driver update, it is now complete |
Configuration guide
To effectively use this library pack, the content must be installed and configured appropriately. Below are some suggested steps to install and configure the content properly before use.
Step 1) Install library pack content
Go to the Nexthink Library and install all required content.
Step 2) Configure remote action(s)
Navigate to the manage remote action administration page to review and edit your remote actions.
We recommend the following configurations for these remote actions:
| Name | Trigger | Schedule query | Parameters to edit |
|---|---|---|---|
Get Dell pending BIOS firmware and driver updates | Scheduled, daily |
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Get HP pending BIOS firmware and driver updates | Scheduled, daily |
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Get Lenovo pending BIOS firmware and driver updates | Scheduled, daily |
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Invoke install Dell pending driver updates | Manual, can be triggered on multiple devices | ||
Invoke install HP pending driver updates | Manual, can be triggered on multiple devices | ||
Invoke install Lenovo pending driver updates | Manual, can be triggered on multiple devices |
Step 3) Edit campaigns
Navigate to the manage campaigns administration page to review and edit your campaigns.
For each installed campaign, please ensure to:
Customize the sender name and image.
Review and adjust questions.
Publish the campaign when you are ready to use it.
We recommend the following configurations for these campaigns:
| Name | Trigger | Priority |
|---|---|---|
Update drivers - Invoke | Remote action | Not urgent |
Restart to update - Invoke | Remote action | Not urgent |
Update drivers - Completed | Remote action | Not urgent |
Usage guide
Your content is now configured and ready to be used. For usage overview and recommendations, you can visit the usage guide:
Usage guide: Driver compliance
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