Join the ChromeOS Device Enrollment Limits TT
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join a new Trusted Tester program for a feature coming to ChromeOS that will help administrators manage device licensing more effectively: Device Enrollment Limits. What is the Feature? Currently, there is no easy way to prevent one team or organizational unit (OU) from consuming too many device licenses, which can leave other parts of your organization short. The ChromeOS TT for Device Enrollment Limits is designed to give you, as an administrator, more control over license consumption within your OUs. This pre-General Availability (GA) pilot will allow you to: Set specific enrollment limits per OU. Ensure fair access to licenses across your organization. Optimize resource allocation and prevent overconsumption. Once you request to be part of the TT (more details below) and we set you up for it, you'll find and manage this feature in the Google Admin Console under Devices > Chrome > Reports. For more information, head on over to our Product Hub for a Q&A blog post on this Trusted Tester. How to Apply If you are an administrator and would like to be included in this Trusted Tester program to try out Device Enrollment Limits and provide valuable feedback, please simply post a comment below to express your interest! We will reach out to you directly with the next steps.New user guides: ChromeOS policies
Hey everyone, Just wanted to let you know we've published two new articles in the User Guide section of the community, designed to help you master ChromeOS policies! These new guides dive deep into the specific steps for applying policies across your fleet: Setting ChromeOS device policies: Learn how to configure policies that apply to your managed ChromeOS devices, regardless of who is signed in. Setting ChromeOS user and browser policies: Get the details on configuring policies that apply to specific users when they sign in, as well as policies for the Chrome browser across different operating systems. All comments and feedback are welcome! Please let us know if these guides help streamline your policy setup. What other ChromeOS topics would you like to see covered in our next user guides?Chrome OS Flex AUE in Google Admin
Hey. The admin console has a fantastic feature where you can see the AUE of your devices pr year. It makes it easier to plan budget for replacing devices going out of support and planning execution. https://admin.google.com/ac/chrome/devices/?sf=2&so=2&tab=dashboard However - you can only see Chrome OS devices since the "Automatic updates until" field in Google Admin is not populated as in the example below. Obviously this information is available somewhere to be displayed, but it is currently not. I would really like to avoid exporting inventory to a spreadsheet, use the certified model list (https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11513094?hl=en) to populate the empty field in the spreadsheet and keep track of it there. How do others plan inventory replacements? Has anyone else tried to reach out to the Chrome OS team pointing out this flaw?New user guide: Organisational unit structure
Hey ChromeOS Customer Community, Hope you're all having a great week. Just a heads-up that a new article has been published in the User Guide section of the community! It's all about ChromeOS Organizational Unit Structures. The article provides a detailed guide on how to effectively use OUs to manage users and devices, covering key concepts like policy inheritance. It also offers best practices for creating a simple, logical OU structure, such as organizing by department or location. The guide even includes tips on when to separate user and device OUs and how to use Google Groups for more flexible policy application. You can check out the full article here: Organizational Unit Structures All comments and feedback are welcome. What other topics would you like to see covered?Getting started with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade webinar series
We're excited to announce a brand new webinar series designed specifically for our new customers and trialists: "Getting started with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade." This series aims to provide you with the essential knowledge and practical tips to seamlessly onboard and maximize the benefits of Chrome Enterprise Upgrade within your organization. Why you should join Joining this webinar series is your opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Chrome Enterprise Upgrade, directly from our experts. You'll learn how to effectively deploy, manage, and secure your ChromeOS devices, empowering your team with a modern and efficient computing experience. This is a crucial step for anyone looking to streamline their IT operations, enhance security, and unlock the full potential of their ChromeOS investment. Whether you're just starting your trial or recently became a customer, these sessions will provide invaluable insights to help you get up and running quickly and confidently. What to expect We’ll cover key aspects of the platform, including initial setup, device management best practices, security features, and app deployment. We'll walk you through the easy steps for initial setup and configurations for your ChromeOS devices. You'll have the chance to ask questions and interact with our team, ensuring you leave the webinar with a clear understanding of how to leverage Chrome Enterprise Upgrade for your specific needs. Register today! Don't miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your journey with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade. Register today for the first session on September 25th at 3 PM GMT. Secure your spot by clicking on the registration link below. Register for the first session here
