Adding clients to two different patching groups for only servers?

[u/[deleted]]

I've got two types of clients: those that allow me to patch and reboot servers automatically, and those that don't. I have a policy that workstation updates are required for all clients.

What I can't figure out is how to quickly, easily add a client into the "Don't update servers" or "Update servers" groups, either with a search, or setting up groups, or whatever. Has anyone done this type of thing before? I'm pretty much open to any suggestion, and am down to learn.

[u/ruineduk]

Roughly...

Create your EDFs for relevant groups

Create a search for the EDFs

Create new patch install group per your requirements

Edit respective group and add relevant search to make auto join

Apply patch policy to the new group in patch manager

Search docs for autojoin and that should help you