From Chaos to Control: OS Upgrades at Scale

A practical walkthrough of OS upgrade management using Upgrade Manager — covering real-world scenarios for reducing manual overhead and keeping a fleet current at scale.

Software updates are simple in theory and painful in practice. This session takes a practical look at OS upgrade management using Upgrade Manager — walking through real-world scenarios for reducing manual overhead and keeping a fleet current without the usual friction.

This session covers:

  • How Upgrade Manager works and how to structure an automated OS upgrade workflow
  • Real-world scenarios: driving consistency across a mixed fleet at scale
  • Reducing manual intervention while maintaining control over timing and targeting
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

What you'll take away: A practical starting point for moving OS upgrades from a recurring headache to a largely automated, repeatable process.