12.18. Uninstalling Patches Using a Deployment RequestΒΆ

The default setup of Patch Management is to install Patches on to a select set of Computers. But you can create a Deployment Request that uninstalls Patches. This feature is available for Patches that have been categorized as installed.

The ability to install and uninstall Patches gives a complete experience to users in managing their IT Infrastructure.

To Create an Uninstall Deployment Request:

  • Go to the Patch List View.

  • Select Installed from one of the Quick Filters.

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  • The list area now shows only Installed Patches. Select one or more Patches and a button appears on top of the list area.

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  • Click on Uninstall to initiate a Deployment Request.

One can also create an uninstall Deployment Request directly from Deployment Request page.

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Learn more about how to create a Deployment Request.

Creating Uninstall Deployment Request from Computer Details View:

  • Go to the Computer List View.

  • Click on a Computer. This takes you to the Details View of the Computer.

  • Click on Uninstall Patches from the Action Menu.

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  • The Create page of Deployment Request opens. Create your request and publish it, or you can save it as a draft. Learn more about creating Deployment Requests