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Patching Job - Analysis Options for Solaris

A Patching Job checks the configuration of patches on specific servers according to the filters defined as part of the job definition.

You can select List and create an Include/Exclude list for specific patches through the Include-or-Exclude-Selection dialog box, or choose from one of the following options:

Tip

If you choose Without Dependencies, only those patches on your Include List are analyzed. Associated dependencies are not included.

Field definitions

Analyze all Patches

Select to analyze all patches contained in the patchdiag.xref file.

Analyze Recommended patches

Select to analyze patches that were recommended by the vendor according to information contained in the patchdiag.xref file.

Analyze Security patches

Select to analyze patches that address security vulnerabilities.

Analyze Without Dependencies

Analyze the patches from the Include List without analyzing associated dependencies.

Starting with BMC Server Automation version 8.2, administrators can add primary and guest Solaris LDoms to the same Patch Analysis Job, and remediate both LDoms simultaneously. For more information, see Patching Job - Independent Solaris LDoms can be patched simultaneously.

 

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