Keep Your Devices Up to Date with Microsoft Intune
Keeping Windows devices patched and secure can feel like a full-time job. Microsoft Intune makes it easier by showing you exactly where every update stands, flagging failures, and even sending alerts when something goes wrong. Here’s how you can use Intune’s built-in reports to watch over your update deployments.
Why Update Monitoring Matters
Outdated software opens the door to security holes. With Intune’s reports, you can see at a glance:
- Which devices have installed updates
- Which are still pending
- Which have failed—and why
Armed with that information, you can fix problems fast and keep your users safe.
How to Find Update Reports in Intune
Getting to the update data is straightforward:
- Sign in to the Intune Admin Center.
- Go to Reports → Windows Update Reports.
- Pick the report you need:
- Expedited Updates
- Feature Update Status
- Quality Update Status
- Apply filters for device groups, OS versions, update rings, or compliance state.
- Click Export to download a CSV for deeper analysis.
Which Reports to Use
Intune offers lots of angles on updates:
- Feature Updates
See how the latest Windows upgrades are rolling out. You’ll know which devices haven’t moved forward and any error codes they’ve hit. - Quality Updates
Track monthly patches and security fixes. You can drill down to individual devices that missed an update. - Expedited Updates
Push critical fixes faster when there’s a zero-day or other urgent patch. - Driver Updates
Stay on top of hardware compatibility by approving and tracking driver installs. - Distribution Reports
View device counts by Windows build and update ring. This helps you spot groups that lag on specific updates.
Tips for Better Monitoring
- Enable Diagnostic Data
Set Windows diagnostic level to “Required” so Intune gets all the info it needs. - Turn on Tenant Settings
In Tenant Administration → Connectors and Tokens → Windows Data, switch on features that rely on diagnostic data. - Group Your Devices
Filter reports by device groups (for example, “Sales Laptops” or “Remote Workers”) to focus on key teams. - Automate Alerts
Intune can flag issues like devices not sending data or falling below minimum build requirements. Enable these alerts to get notified right away. - Review Regularly
Make update reports part of your weekly routine. That way, you catch delays before they become problems.
What’s New in 2025
Microsoft has added new alerts and smarter insights this year:
- DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived: Flags devices that aren’t sending update data.
- MinimumOSBuildNotMet: Spots machines below your required Windows version.
- AI-Driven Recommendations: Suggests the best update rings and deployment schedules.
These features help you zero in on trouble spots and plan your next steps.
Monitoring updates in Intune gives you the full picture—from fleet-wide compliance rates down to individual error codes. Use these reports to stay ahead of patching, reduce downtime, and keep your organization secure.
