How to Schedule Autodesk Software Updates

Problem: 

You need to create a Scheduled Update Policy for your Autodesk software that can be applied to your users within the Autodesk Portal.

Solution:

1. Access the Scheduled Updates Section:
   Log in to the Autodesk Portal and navigate to Products and Services > Scheduled Updates.
2. Create a New Policy:
   Select Create Policy.

3. Configure Policy Settings

   • Enter a descriptive name for the policy.

   • From the policy type dropdown menu, select Schedule Updates.

    

4. Define the Update Cadence
   Under Schedule Settings, select the desired installation cadence from the dropdown menu. Available options include:

   • Weekly

   • Monthly

   • Quarterly (once every three months)

5. Set the Schedule Parameters

   • Select the start date.

   • Specify the day and time at which updates will recur.

   Important: The selected start date must be at least 48 hours from the time of configuration.

   
6. Allow Early Installation (Optional)
   If users should be permitted to install updates prior to the scheduled time, enable the option:
   Users can install product updates ahead of schedule.

7. Assign Users or Groups
   Under Assigned Users, select the individual users or user groups to which the policy will apply.

   To create a new group, navigate to:
   User Management > By Group, then select Create Group.

8. Select Products and Versions
   Under Updates to Schedule, choose the products for which updates should be managed.
   If multiple versions of a product are available, specify the version(s) to be included in the policy.
9. Finalize the Policy
   Select Create in the bottom-right corner of the screen to complete the policy configuration.

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