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Version: 25.6

Patch Policy

Patch policies define the criteria for applying security patches and functional improvements on devices. They allow controlling when, how, and to which reporting groups the patches are distributed, thereby ensuring optimal performance and adequate security levels.

Define a patch policy​

  1. Access Portal -> Patch -> Targets.
  2. Create a new target by clicking + New.
  3. Fill in the fields:
  • Name. Name of the new patch policy.
  • Reporting Group. Group of devices targeted by the new patch policy (can be more than one).
  • Microsoft Patch Directive (optional field). Microsoft patch directive to which the new patch policy will be linked.

create-patchPolicy

  1. Click on Save.

  2. The information of the new patch policy will appear on the screen.

    info-patchPolicy

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For more information about patch policies, please refer to the Targets documentation.

Schedule patches​

The patch policy allows scheduling the day and time when patches will be applied to the devices in a reporting group.

  1. Access Portal -> Patch -> Targets.
  2. In the table, select a patch policy.
  3. Click on the Schedule tab -> Edit.
  4. Define the frequency.
  5. Click on Save.

info-patchPolicy

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For instructions on how to schedule device power-on after patch application, please refer to the Wake on LAN (WoL) documentation.