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Optimizing System Reboots with Reboot Manager for ConnectWise Automate

Managing system reboots efficiently is a critical task for IT professionals and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Unscheduled downtime, failed reboots, and dependency conflicts can disrupt workflows and impact productivity. **Reboot Manager for ConnectWise Automate** is designed to streamline reboot scheduling, ensuring systems reboot only when necessary while minimizing disruptions.



What is Reboot Manager?
Reboot Manager is a powerful plugin built for ConnectWise Automate, offering automated reboot scheduling across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. It eliminates the hassle of manual intervention, allowing IT teams to maintain uptime while ensuring updates and maintenance tasks are executed smoothly.



Key Features of Reboot Manager
1. Automated Reboot Scheduling
- Set predefined reboot schedules for individual machines or groups.
- Ensure reboots occur at optimal times to minimize downtime.

2. Custom Policy Setup
- Tailor reboot policies to meet specific client needs.
- Define Active Hours to prevent reboots during peak usage.

3. Dynamic Scheduling & Failover Handling
- Intelligent scheduling ensures reboots happen only when necessary.
- Failover handling prevents disruptions due to offline machines.

4. Drag-and-Drop Sequencing
- Easily organize reboot sequences for multiple systems.
- Prioritize critical machines to reboot first.

5. Integration with ConnectWise Automate
- Seamlessly integrates with existing IT workflows.
- Provides detailed logging and reporting for audit purposes.



Why MSPs Need Reboot Manager
For MSPs managing multiple client environments, **Reboot Manager simplifies reboot workflows**, reducing the risk of failed updates and ensuring systems remain operational. With **flat pricing**, IT teams can scale their reboot management without worrying about fluctuating costs.

Reboot Manager for ConnectWise Automate is an essential tool for IT professionals looking to **optimize system reboots, reduce downtime, and enhance workflow efficiency**. Whether you're managing a single machine or an entire server farm, this plugin ensures **smooth, automated reboot management** with minimal disruptions.



✅ Multi-OS Support – Automatically reboot Windows, Linux, and macOS systems with the correct command.

✅ Policy-Based Scheduling – Set daily, weekly, or monthly reboot rules, ensuring compliance and uptime.

✅ Offline Machine Handling – Skip inactive machines and retry when they come online.

✅ Group-Based Reboot Management – Handle dependencies & ordered execution, ensuring the right machines reboot first.

✅ Incremental Delay System – Reboot dependent machines in sequence, preventing unnecessary downtime.

✅ Full Logging & Tracking – Gain insight into every reboot action to ensure accountability.

🚀 How This Helps MSPs

🔹 Boost Efficiency: No more manual reboot scheduling – let automation handle it for you.

🔹 Improve Client Uptime: Ensure critical systems reboot without disrupting business operations.

🔹 Enhance Security & Performance: Scheduled reboots keep systems running smoothly and secure against vulnerabilities.

🔹 Reduce Technical Overhead: Free up IT teams by automating reboot workflows, letting them focus on higher-priority tasks

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