This guide applies to Mac computers
About the Restart after X Number of Days Parameter
The “Restart after x number of days of continuous uptime” parameter will force a device to restart once the set number of days of uptime has been reached.How It Works
When this Parameter is enabled, Iru Endpoint monitors continuous uptime. When the device reaches the number of days you set, it starts the restart notification and countdown described below.Enabling the Parameter
Once you are in the Parameters tab of the Blueprint you wish to edit and have enabled the “Restart after x number of days of continuous uptime” Parameter, follow these steps to complete the configuration:1
Set Restart Days
Input the desired number of days until forced restart.
2
Configure Notifications
Optionally, select the bell icon to mute notifications for this Parameter.
3
Save Configuration
Select Save.
Restart Notifications
Users will receive a banner notification starting 5 days before the enforcement deadline. Selecting the notification will open the Iru Endpoint Menu Bar App.Enforcement Deadline Reached
Once the enforcement deadline has been reached, the Iru Endpoint menu bar app will open, displaying a 30-minute countdown, giving the user time to close all programs and save their work. Users can defer the forced restart for an hour at a time, up to a maximum additional 24 hours past the deadline. Parameters are set on a Blueprint. See Configuring Parameters and Configuring Blueprints.Related Articles
Configuring Parameters
Turn a Blueprint parameter on and choose how it is enforced.
Configuring Blueprints
Open a Blueprint and edit the Parameters tab where this setting lives.