Can NinjaOne deploy patches in distribution rings like Intune?

While dedicated patching rings functionality is planned for the second half of 2024, administrators can currently achieve similar results by combining policy-based scheduling with device groups and automated retry scripts. Policies can be configured with extended retry durations, and additional safety layers can be created using device groups filtered by patch status to trigger sequential deployment waves.

How can I automate software uninstallation before deploying new versions?

The template library includes pre-built uninstall scripts for Windows applications, Winget packages, and Chocolatey-managed software. For complex scenarios like removing Office 2019 before deploying Microsoft 365, administrators can create scheduled tasks or automation workflows that execute uninstall scripts followed by installation packages, using custom fields to track deployment status and ensure sequential execution.

Does NinjaOne support firmware patching for network devices like QNAP or Ubiquiti?

NinjaOne focuses on endpoint and server patching rather than firmware updates for network appliances. However, the Script Share community provides scripts to verify that auto-update settings are enabled on devices like QNAP, Synology, and Ubiquiti equipment, allowing administrators to monitor update status even if direct firmware deployment isn't supported.

Automating IT Routine Tasks with NinjaOne

Name: Automating IT Routine Tasks with NinjaOne
Uploaded: 2026-05-08T19:18:16-04:00
Duration: 59 min 6 s
Description: IT-Teams verschwenden unzählige Stunden mit sich wiederholenden, manuellen Aufgaben – Zeit, die für Innovation und strategische Initiativen fehlt. Doch das muss nicht sein! In dieser Sitzung zeigen wir Ihnen, wie Sie mit NinjaOne Ihr Endpoint-Managemen...

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NinjaOne version 8.0 introduces enhanced patch management with CVSS scoring and CVE tracking for third-party applications, plus native scripts for automated patch retry on failed installations
The template library provides 268+ pre-built automation scripts covering device onboarding, configuration management, and common IT tasks, with full access to source code for customization
Custom fields combined with PowerShell automation enable sophisticated workflows including sequential application deployment, compliance reporting, and dynamic device grouping based on provisioning status
The platform supports multiple software deployment methods (Ninite, Winget, Chocolatey, custom packages) with automated documentation population through API and PowerShell cmdlets
Community-driven scripting resources available through the Dojo, Discord channel, and Script Share library, with dedicated scripting team developing new automations based on user requests

Automated Patch Management and Deployment

The webinar demonstrates NinjaOne's comprehensive patch management capabilities, including the new version 8.0 features released in March. The platform provides automated patch scanning and deployment across Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints, with enhanced CVSS scoring and CVE tracking now extended to third-party applications. Administrators can configure multi-layered patching strategies using policies, device groups, and native scripts to ensure failed patches are automatically retried. The system supports conditional automation based on CVSS severity scores, allowing critical vulnerabilities to trigger immediate patching workflows outside regular maintenance windows.

Device Onboarding and Configuration Automation

NinjaOne's template library offers over 268 pre-built scripts for automating device provisioning and configuration tasks. The session covers practical use cases including disabling Windows Fast Startup to prevent patch installation issues, checking Windows 11 upgrade readiness, and blocking or allowing OS upgrades based on organizational requirements. Custom fields enable administrators to track provisioning status and trigger sequential automation workflows, ensuring applications deploy only after initial configuration completes. The platform supports multiple deployment methods including Ninite packages, Winget, Chocolatey, and custom PowerShell scripts.

Documentation and Reporting Automation

The webinar highlights NinjaOne's documentation capabilities with PowerShell cmdlets (Ninja-Documentation-Get, Ninja-Documentation-Set) that enable automated population of documentation templates. This functionality allows IT teams to create customized compliance reports and asset inventories that meet specific regulatory requirements beyond standard reporting formats. The scripting team continuously develops new automation scripts based on community feedback, with examples provided for patch installation reports and other common documentation needs. Integration with the device search interface enables dynamic grouping and filtering based on custom field data populated through automated scripts.

Chapters

0:00 - Welcome and Introduction
2:36 - IT Misery Campaign Video
5:50 - Audience Poll: Tasks to Automate
13:48 - Platform Overview and Device Management
15:17 - Patch Management Demo
17:42 - Native Patch Scripts and Automation
19:24 - CVSS Scoring and CVE Tracking
29:42 - Device Onboarding Automation
42:18 - Documentation and Reporting
52:23 - Q&A and Community Resources
55:45 - Prize Drawing

Key Quotes

0:07 "IT-Frust und zwar Schluss mit dem IT-Frust durch die Automatisierung von Routineaufgaben ..."
16:48 "Seit 8.0 haben wir jetzt auch die CVE- und die CVSS-Scores für die dritte Applikation ..."
18:30 "Manchmal gibt es ja auch fehlgeschlagene Patches und die dann von der Policy schon gar nicht mehr erfasst werden und dann habe ich sozusagen noch einen weiteren Ring, der sozusagen dann das Patching nochmal anstößt ..."
30:08 "Ich habe noch die Zeiten gesehen früher, wo wir das eben nicht hatten und wo ich dann auch gerne mal mit Kunden die Diskussion hatte, ja, ich würde gerne das und das machen. Und dann musste meine Antwort immer sein, ja, das kann man machen, dafür muss man sich aber ein PowerShell-Skript schreiben ..."
48:09 "Wir haben ja natürlich unser eigenes Reporting hier, wo ich jetzt beispielsweise ein Patch-Compliance-Report mir einstellen kann... aber der hat natürlich hier ein vorgegebenes Layout ..."
52:06 "Wir haben halt jetzt dieses Scripting-Team, die können sowas dann auch im Zweifel, also gerade wenn es so coole Use-Cases sind, dann auch für euch erstellen und dann hier an der Community bereitstellen ..."

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