Managing patch inventory

The following topics are provided:

What is a Patch Inventory?

The Patch Inventory provides an overview of Missing Patches , Missing Service Packs , Installed Patches and Installed Service Packs of a device or device group.

What can I do with a Patch Inventory?

With a Patch Inventory you can:

Assess patches and service packs that are already installed or are missing
Select the patches or service packs you want to deploy
Sort patches or service packs by different criteria like severity, product name or product family
Create reports to visualize the patching situation of your network

How can I create a Patch Inventory?

Before you can view the Patch Inventory of a device you must scan it for patches. After scanning with Patch Detection the Patch Inventory is automatically uploaded and available.

Is a Patch Inventory always up-to-date?

A Patch Inventory displays the results from the last scan. To ensure that a Patch Inventory is up-to-date, configure Patch Detection to regularly scan for patches.

Where do I find a Patch Inventory in the console?

To view the Patch Inventory of a device or device group go to: