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Learn to streamline macOS software updates by combining Nudge notifications with Apple's Declarative Device Management (DDM) in this 44-minute conference talk from JNUC2025. Discover NetApp's proven workflow that achieves 90% patch compliance within 2-4 weeks as their IT team shares practical implementation strategies for managing macOS updates at scale. Explore the evolution from traditional MDM commands to Nudge, which increased adoption rates from 30% to 90%, and understand the key decision factors behind choosing Nudge and DDM together. Master the user experience overview including config profiles, self-service options, and notification systems, then dive into technical implementation details covering config profile setup, Nudge application deployment and configuration, and post-install script methods. Configure DDM smart groups, auxiliary settings for pre-stage and conditional access, and deployment processes with exclusion groups for VIPs and critical users. Learn break-glass deployment scenarios for emergency fixes, including how to cancel pending DDM commands, and examine a real-world 12-day deployment timeline example. Transition to Jamf Blueprints for macOS 26, understanding the shift from config profiles to DDM workflows, and configure update controls, install actions, deferrals, and rapid security response controls. Set up enforcement schedules and command configurations while implementing best practices for communicating update deadlines to end users. Gain insights into beta testing workflows, release candidate validation processes, and creating robust patch management systems that balance security requirements with user productivity.
