Windows Update for Business reports play a vital role in monitoring compliance status and ensuring organizational security. However, sometimes devices fail to send diagnostic data, leading to inconsistencies in the reports. Microsoft has introduced a new alert, DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived, to help identify missing devices in Windows Update for Business reports.
Understanding Windows Update for Business Reports
When using Windows Update for Business reports, all devices within a tenant should ideally be included in the reports after enrollment at the tenant level. Unfortunately, there are instances where the number of devices actively sending diagnostic data to the reports is lower than expected. This could be due to issues with device activity or configuration.
Introducing the DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived Alert
The DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived alert compares device data from Entra ID with Windows Update for Business reports to pinpoint devices that are not sending diagnostic data. By leveraging Log Analytics or Windows Update for Business reports, built on Log Analytics queries, users can identify missing devices efficiently.
Locating Missing Devices
Microsoft has enhanced the Windows Update for Business reports workbook with a feature to highlight devices not appearing in the reports and pinpoint those not sending data. Users can utilize active alerts to view essential details such as the total count of devices, device names, IDs, and the last login time of missing devices within the Azure Workbooks' Overview tab.
Utilizing Log Analytics for Querying
For more comprehensive insights, users can query the UCDeviceAlert table in Log Analytics from Azure Monitor. By running specific queries, users can access alert information, including active, resolved, and deleted alerts relevant to the DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived alert type.
Ensuring Correct Configuration and Activity
To address missing devices effectively, users should ensure that devices are powered on, properly configured to send diagnostic data, and connected to the internet. By using parameters like device Entra ID, Tenant ID, and LastLogOnTimeStamp, users can accurately identify device activity.
Verifying Device Population for Reporting
A critical goal is to ensure that the total number of devices aligns with the counts presented in various sections of Windows Update for Business reports. Users can leverage the new alert to identify and resolve devices that require attention, ultimately reducing discrepancies in reported device counts.
Embracing the New Alert
Microsoft encourages users to leverage the DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived alert to enhance the value derived from Windows Update for Business reports. This alert is just one of the many improvements based on user feedback, showcasing a commitment to providing reliable and comprehensive data reports.
Conclusion
The addition of the DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived alert in Windows Update for Business reports offers users a valuable tool for optimizing device management and ensuring accurate reporting. By promptly addressing missing devices, organizations can enhance security and compliance monitoring effectively.
Understanding Windows Update for Business Reports
When using Windows Update for Business reports, all devices within a tenant should ideally be included in the reports after enrollment at the tenant level. Unfortunately, there are instances where the number of devices actively sending diagnostic data to the reports is lower than expected. This could be due to issues with device activity or configuration.
Introducing the DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived Alert
The DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived alert compares device data from Entra ID with Windows Update for Business reports to pinpoint devices that are not sending diagnostic data. By leveraging Log Analytics or Windows Update for Business reports, built on Log Analytics queries, users can identify missing devices efficiently.
Locating Missing Devices
Microsoft has enhanced the Windows Update for Business reports workbook with a feature to highlight devices not appearing in the reports and pinpoint those not sending data. Users can utilize active alerts to view essential details such as the total count of devices, device names, IDs, and the last login time of missing devices within the Azure Workbooks' Overview tab.
Utilizing Log Analytics for Querying
For more comprehensive insights, users can query the UCDeviceAlert table in Log Analytics from Azure Monitor. By running specific queries, users can access alert information, including active, resolved, and deleted alerts relevant to the DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived alert type.
Ensuring Correct Configuration and Activity
To address missing devices effectively, users should ensure that devices are powered on, properly configured to send diagnostic data, and connected to the internet. By using parameters like device Entra ID, Tenant ID, and LastLogOnTimeStamp, users can accurately identify device activity.
Verifying Device Population for Reporting
A critical goal is to ensure that the total number of devices aligns with the counts presented in various sections of Windows Update for Business reports. Users can leverage the new alert to identify and resolve devices that require attention, ultimately reducing discrepancies in reported device counts.
Embracing the New Alert
Microsoft encourages users to leverage the DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived alert to enhance the value derived from Windows Update for Business reports. This alert is just one of the many improvements based on user feedback, showcasing a commitment to providing reliable and comprehensive data reports.
Conclusion
The addition of the DeviceDiagnosticDataNotReceived alert in Windows Update for Business reports offers users a valuable tool for optimizing device management and ensuring accurate reporting. By promptly addressing missing devices, organizations can enhance security and compliance monitoring effectively.
