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Automatic patch management with PatchQuest in a home environment

Thursday, 01 March 2007

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Step 3: Scanning the systems and deploying the patches

Open the web interface and update the vulnerability database by clicking on the “Update now” link.

Next you have to scan your system, download and deploy the patches by using the web interface.

On the following screen shouts you will find additional information. Please use it accordingly:

Scan results
Installed patches
Vulnerability reports
Patch history

With the software we are also able to create groups of systems as well as groups of patches. You can then decide which group of patches to deploy to which group of systems. The software can send a warning message to the user about when the patch will be installed.