Patch Repository
Keep your local patch database current by configuring patch repository sync (manual or scheduled), notifications, and OS/category coverage.
The Patch Repository page lets you manage patch database synchronization with the central repository by configuring the update schedule, notification recipients, and patch categories/OS coverage.
To view the Patch Repository page, navigate to Admin > Patch Management > Patch Administration > Patch Repository.
Update the Patch Database
At the top-right of the page, you can view the Last Updated On date/time and trigger a manual synchronization using Update Now.
When you click Update Now, the patch database update process starts and the UI displays the progress (for example, a “Process is running” message). Once completed, a confirmation message is displayed.
- At a time, you can run only one instance of the patch database update process.
- If Notify To is configured, the selected technicians receive an email notification after the update completes.
Set Up the Patch Database
Use this section to configure how patch database updates are performed.
Configuration fields
The following fields are available under Set Up the Patch Database.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Schedule | Enables automatic patch database synchronization based on a schedule. |
| Schedule Type | The schedule runs on a daily basis. |
| Time | Select the time at which the schedule should run daily and start the update process. It is a mandatory field. |
| Notify To | Select the technicians to whom an email notification should be sent once the update process is completed. A daily patch sync summary report for all OS schedules will be delivered every 24 hours. |
| Proxy Server | Select the required proxy server or DMZ server to use for updating the patch database. |
| Patch Categories* | Select the patch categories to synchronize. Multiple categories can be selected. Note: While performing a Patch Scan, the server will first display patches related to Definition Updates and the rest only after completing the scan process. |
| Patch Sync for OS* | Select the OS whose patches you want to synchronize. Supported OS include: Mac (macOS 10 and above), Windows, Linux Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Linux CentOS, Linux Redhat, Linux openSUSE, Linux Suse, Linux Debian, Linux Oracle, Linux Pardus, Linux Rocky, and Linux Almas. |
*denotes mandatory fields.
After configuring the required fields, click Update to save the changes. Click Cancel to discard your changes.
Recommended Action: Configure File Server
Patch downloads and deployments rely on a file server for patch storage and distribution. If you have not configured a file server yet, use the File Server recommendation on this page to open the configuration flow.
For details, see File Server.