How have you managed system firmware and driver updates for large fleets of Dell PCs or servers?

I’m looking to gather insights from IT professionals and system administrators who manage medium-to-large environments running Dell hardware. Specifically, I’d like to understand the tools, strategies, and best practices you use to keep BIOS, firmware, and driver versions consistently up to date across hundreds or thousands of Dell desktops, laptops, and servers.

Some areas I’m hoping to explore include:

• Which Dell tools or platforms you rely on (e.g., Dell Command Update, Dell Repository Manager, OpenManage Enterprise, OME-M).
• How you automate deployment at scale—SCCM, Intune, PDQ, Ansible, or other configuration management tools.
• What challenges you’ve faced (compatibility issues, failed updates, user disruptions, version drift).
• Any workflows you’ve developed for testing updates before rollout.
• Tips for maintaining compliance and avoiding downtime, especially in critical environments.
• Lessons learned or recommendations for teams looking to modernize their update strategy.
  
  

If you’ve managed Dell fleets either in enterprise environments or MSP settings, your real-world experiences and practical advice would be extremely valuable.