> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pd-ag/managing-and-monitoring-virtual-machines/monitoring-and-managing-windows-vm-updates-from-jamf.md).

# Monitoring and Managing Windows VM Updates from Jamf

To monitor the update status of Windows installations in Parallels Desktop virtual machines from Jamf, do the following:

1. Copy [this script](https://github.com/Parallels/prlctl-scripts/blob/main/jamf/extensions/windows-check-updates.xml) from Parallels' GitHub page.
2. From your Jamf dashboard, go to **Settings** -> **Computer Management** -> **Extension Attributes** and use **Ctrl + N** to create a new extension attribute. Set the **Input type** to `Script` and paste the script into the respective field.

To keep Windows up to date on Parallels Desktop virtual machines, do the following:

1. Copy [this script](https://github.com/Parallels/prlctl-scripts/blob/main/scripts/windows_vms_update.sh) from Parallels' GitHub page.
2. From your Jamf dashboard, go to **Settings** -> **Computer Management** -> **Scripts** and use **Ctrl + N** to create a new script. Fill out the details on the **General** tab, then switch to the **Script** tab and paste the script there.
3. Switch to the **Options** tab and add the following labels for clarity:
   * **Parameter 4**: `Mode (check, list-updates, install, uninstall, check-and-install)`
   * **Parameter 5**: `Unattended ( true | false)`
   * **Parameter 6**: `Auto Reboot ( true | false)`
   * **Parameter 7**: `Verbose ( true | false ) Provides more output`
   * **Parameter 8**: `Force on all VMs ( true | false ) Forces update checks on all VMs regardless of their current state`
4. Click **Save**.
5. To apply the script, go to **Computers** -> **Content Management** -> **Policies** and use **Ctrl + N** to create a new policy. On the **General** page, under the **Trigger** section, check all the boxes except for **Custom**. Set **Execution Frequency** to `Once every day`.
6. Switch to the **Scripts** page and use the **+** button to add the previously created script to the policy. Set **Priority** to `After`, and assign the following values:
   * **Mode**: `check-and-install`
   * **Unattended**: `true`
   * **Auto Reboot**: `true`
   * **Verbose**: `true`
   * **Force on all VMs**: `true`
7. Switch to the **Scope** tab and use it to target all the computers included in this deployment's scope.
8. Click **Save**.

From your Jamf dashboard, go to **Computers** -> **Content Management** -> **Policies** and create a policy to monitor and enforce Windows updates across your Parallels Desktop for Mac deployments.


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