Date: September 23rd
Time: 11:00am ET
Location:
Microsoft Teams Townhall
Keeping Windows devices on a supported feature release shouldn’t feel like a side project. You told us managing Windows Feature Updates through KACE SMA was a capability you didn’t want to lose, and we listened.
With the new KACE SMA 15.1 release, Windows Feature Updates are back. In this Skills 101 session, we’ll walk through how to move devices to Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 using the patching workflow you already know.
You’ll see how Feature Updates fit into your existing patching strategy, what to prepare before rollout, and how to troubleshoot common issues that can block a clean update.
We’ll cover:
You’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to plan, deploy, and troubleshoot Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 rollouts through KACE SMA 15.1, with fewer tools, fewer manual steps, and a more predictable path to keeping devices supported.
Presenter: Jonathan Guerra; Solutions Consultant
Date: October 27th
Time: 11:00am ET
Location:
Microsoft Teams Townhall
When multiple devices download the same patches, applications, or scripts from the cloud, it can increase bandwidth usage and slow deployments.
In this Skills 101 session, we’ll explore Agent Cache Sharing in KACE Cloud, a built-in capability that allows nearby devices to share previously downloaded payloads. We’ll look at how KACE Cloud matches devices with nearby cache hosts, securely distributes payloads between authorized agents, and falls back to a direct download when a cache host isn’t available.
We’ll cover:
• How Agent Cache Sharing works, including server-driven cache host matching, secure peer delivery, and built-in fallback when needed.
• Designating a device as a cache host using Configure Agent Cache Sharing and overriding global defaults for individual devices.
• Finding and validating cache hosts using the Agent Payload Cache Host filter and reviewing host status, location, and port on the Device Details page.
You’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to configure and validate Agent Cache Sharing to distribute content locally across your managed devices
Presenter: Jonathan Guerra; Solutions Consultant