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Overview

The "Get OS Patch Installs" operation for the Device resource in this node interacts with the NinjaOne API to retrieve information about operating system patch installations on a specified device. This is useful for IT administrators and support teams who want to monitor patch deployment status, verify compliance, or troubleshoot issues related to OS updates on managed devices.

Practical examples include:

  • Fetching all OS patches installed on a particular workstation to ensure it meets security standards.
  • Auditing patch history on servers to confirm critical updates have been applied.
  • Integrating patch install data into broader asset management or reporting workflows.

Properties

Name Meaning
Device ID ID of the device to query for OS patch installs

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing details of the OS patch installations for the specified device. The structure typically includes information such as patch identifiers, installation dates, statuses, and possibly descriptions or severity levels of each patch.

If the node supports binary data output (not indicated here), it would represent files or attachments related to the patch installs, but this operation primarily returns structured JSON data.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the NinjaOne API.
  • Needs an API authentication token configured in n8n credentials to authorize requests.
  • The base URL for the API can be customized via credentials; otherwise, it defaults to https://api.ninjaone.com.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Device ID: If the provided device ID does not exist or is incorrect, the API may return an error or empty results. Verify the device ID before running the node.
  • Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API credentials will cause authorization failures. Ensure the API key or OAuth2 token is correctly set up in n8n.
  • API Rate Limits: Frequent calls might hit rate limits imposed by NinjaOne. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency if errors occur.
  • Network Issues: Connectivity problems between n8n and the NinjaOne API endpoint can cause timeouts or failures. Check network settings and firewall rules.

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