What are some helpful KB articles that outline Patch Management 7.1 and 7.5 Setup?

Article Id: 180700
Status: Published
Updated On: 19-09-2014 08:29
Legacy Id: HOWTO59457
Products:
Patch Management Solution for Windows
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Review the following articles for assistance with setup, configuration and usage of Patch Management 7.1 SP1, 2, MP1 & 7.5:

  • Patch Management Licensing Details: HOWTO59456
     
  • Configuration for Microsoft / Adobe: HOWTO56242 
     
  • Notification Details for Default Software Update Plug-in Policy: TECH127404
     
  • Best Practice Reports to Run: HOWTO10882
     
  • Hierarchy / Replication Best Practice Configuration: HOWTO58954
     
  • Maintenance Windows Best Practice Configuration : TECH127411
     
  •  Cloning the Windows System Assessment Scan: TECH195248
      
  • Configuration for Linux PM 7.1 SP1: DOC3955 & PM 7.1 SP2: DOC4816
     
  • Configuration for Mac: DOC4637

Articles to be aware of:

  • ITMS 7.1 SP1 Documentation / User Guides: DOC4240
     
  • ITMS 7.1 SP2 MP1 Documentation / User Guides: DOC6052
     
  • Missing Config XML for Software Update Plug-in: TECH169225 
     
  • Troubleshooting for Patch Management 7.1 SP1, SP2 & MP1: HOWTO79448
     
  • Troubleshooting failed Import Data for Microsoft (PMImport): TECH166778 
     
  • Troubleshooting reports and client failing to return Patch Inventory data: HOWTO60750
     
  • Windows Vista/Server 2008/Windows 7 clients: TECH41678
     
  • Vendor and Software automatically enabled in the Import Patch Data: TECH169693
     
  • Client requires Windows - LanMan Service be installed / running: TECH173295
     
  • Import Patch Data Release Notes: HOWTO73079
     
  • Import Meta Data - Update Vendor List: HOWTO79563
     
  • Patch Remediation Center acronyms defined: HOWTO59203
     
  • All Microsoft Updates are not listed in Patch Remediation Center: TECH198736