Currently, the only way to check the progress of an update or upgrade on an IGEL device is through the local terminal on the machine using:
journalctl -f
This might work for small environments, but in large deployments with hundreds of devices, this approach is extremely inefficient and time-consuming.
Why is this important?
Visibility: Admins need a quick way to see if an update is running successfully or stuck.
Efficiency: Instead of checking each device individually via terminal, a centralized view in UMS would save enormous time.
Error Detection: Early identification of issues (e.g., network problems, update failures) reduces downtime.
Scalability: Large environments require centralized monitoring to roll out updates safely and predictably.
Suggested Implementation:
Show update/upgrade status per device directly in UMS (e.g., “Update in progress,” “Completed,” “Error”).
Optional: Progress bar or percentage indicator.
Ability to view logs centrally without accessing the local terminal.
This feature would significantly simplify IGEL device management and make UMS an even more powerful tool—especially for large enterprise environments.
Have found that being unable to accurately monitor large scale deployments a problem as well.