Purpose
The purpose of this knowledge base article is to describe how to disable automatic SureMDM Agent updates on Linux devices using the Run Script feature. This method allows administrators to prevent auto-update execution, maintain a fixed agent version, and ensure system stability where frequent updates are not desired or could impact existing configurations and operational workflows.
Prerequisites
The enhanced script is supported on Linux devices with SureMDM Agent version 7.15.0 and later.
Steps
1. Login to the SureMDM console > Click on the Job tab > select new Job .
2 . Select Linux Operating system >Choose Runscript .
3 .Under Run script search for sureMDM agent and select the Disable Agent
Auto -update . and save the job and deploy at the device end.
Conclusion:
By implementing the Run Script outlined in this article, administrators can successfully disable automatic SureMDM Agent updates on Linux devices. This configuration ensures controlled version management, prevents unexpected agent changes, and maintains operational stability. Disabling auto-updates is especially useful in production environments where validated agent versions are required for consistent performance and compatibility.
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