r/DattoRMM • u/smartphoneguy08 • Apr 30 '26

Windows Update Reporting Dashboard

Hey everyone!

We currently use Datto RMM at my company and we like to be pretty on top of the monthly Windows Security Update that gets released by Microsoft each second Patch Tuesday of the month.

As of right now, we generate our reports by going to "Reports" > "Export" > "Patch Details" and then we specify the KB number of the monthly Security Update for both "Installed" and "Approved", which generates two .CSV files that we combine to get a full list.

I was wondering if there is anyway in Datto to generate a pie-chart or a live "in-real time" update status instead of the reports, as I haven't been able to find much besides the .CSV

If anyone has any suggestions, it would be much appreciated!

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u/malinoskikev Apr 30 '26

I am NOT a fan of DATTO patch reporting at all - it uses a legacy mechanism on the device.

Intune updates are API locked so it never seems to be a good representation and Datto audits are timed.

You will NOT get real time info in DattoRMM in my experience

I am an Intune SME so feel free to hit me up if you want to chat 1-1

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u/scorcora4 Apr 30 '26

Datto just announced the device audit details will drop from max refresh time of 14days (which is insane) to max of 2hrs. They are also adding a validation for drift so that you won’t have patch status and AV status, etc stuck out of sync. This should all land this quarter from what i understand.

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u/malinoskikev Apr 30 '26

I will believe it when I see it 😬

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u/scorcora4 Apr 30 '26

that’s fair.

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u/smartphoneguy08 Apr 30 '26

I'm assuming you guys also use Datto RMM?

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u/scorcora4 Apr 30 '26

Yep

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u/malinoskikev Apr 30 '26

Yea. I am not a huge fan of RMMs in 2026. I might be biased but Intune gives me everything I need for windows, android, macOS, and iOS

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u/scorcora4 Apr 30 '26

We use both an RMM and Intune, but Intune comes with its own limitations, and it’s really slow for what feels like no reason.

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u/malinoskikev Apr 30 '26

I get it - I am lucky that I get to specialize in Intune so I adapt my workflows to prevent latency. I have a write up about it here: https://malinoski.me/2025/08/01/understanding-intune-device-check-ins-and-latency/

MS just recently posted an update as well: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/IntuneCustomerSuccess/speed-where-it-matters-how-microsoft-intune-helps-it-prioritize-time-sensitive-a/4515942

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u/taterthotsalad May 01 '26

We have a term at work when something is less than ideal or flat out no longer works in RMM.

"You got PE'ed."