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About Patch Manager Plus

Patch Manager Plus automates the deployment of patches to remote offices, roaming users, and computers within the local office, all from a central location. Support is also provided for patching computers in a closed network, like those in a demilitarized zone (DMZ).

This training is designed to equip users with the knowledge to work with Patch Manager Plus. In this training, you will learn about the best practices that will get you started with the functionalities and nuances of working with Patch Manager Plus.

Course Agenda

Installation & Setup

Installing Patch Manager Plus
- System Requirements
- Installing the Server
Configuring Patch Manager Plus Server
- Configuring the Firewall
- Enabling Secure Communication
- User Administration
- Configuring Mail Server for email notifications
- Changing Server Ports, Communication mode, etc.
Discovering the Domains
Adding Domains/Workgroups
Adding Computers to manage
Configuring Agent Settings
Installing the Agent in Client Computers
- From the Console
- Using Windows GPO
- Using Script
- Manually
Configuring Firewall in Client Computers
- Enable Automatic Configuration
- Configure Manually
- Ports to be opened in the Firewall
Verifying Agent Installation Status

Distributed and Remote Office Patch Management

Adding Remote Offices
Installing Distribution Servers
- Defining IP Scopes

Patch Management

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Patch Management Workflow
Setting up Patch Management

Configure Proxy
Define System Health Policy
Update Vulnerability Database

Includes latest vulnerability database
Synchronize Vulnerability Database periodically

Update manually
Schedule periodic updates
Identify Missing Patches
Install Missing Patches

Install a patch to all the required systems
Install all the missing patches to a computer
Enabling Patch Approval Settings

Test Group Deployment
Automatic test and approve to product environment
Define Automatic Patch Deployment task (APD)
Customizable Deployment Policies

Pre-defined deployment policies
Pre and Post deployment settings
Remote Shutdown Operations
Wake on LAN
Customize Reboot Operations
Decline Patches

Decline patches to targets
Decline patches by application family
Exclude patches from being reported as missing
Verify the status of Patch Deployment
Patch Cleanup settings
Patch Management Alerts

Notify when a patch task is complete

Reports

Patch Management Reports
- Vulnerable Patches
- Supported Patches
- <li >Missing Patches
System Reports
- Vulnerable Systems
- Systems requiring reboot
Configuration Reports
- Configurations by Computer
- Configurations by Type
Create Query Reports
Save as Filter Views

Miscellaneous Configurations / Settings

Creating Custom User / Computer Groups
Personalizing Web Console
Schedule Database Backup
Failover Server
Patch Manager Plus Server Migration
Leverage the Patch Manager Plus mobile app - Android and iOS

Course Objectives

Patch Manager Plus training helps you IT staff learn the features offered by Patch Manager Plus and to make them effectively use them to its fullest potential. At the end of this course, you will be able to use the patching tool for:

Automate Patch Deployment of both Microsoft and Non-Microsoft applications
Detect missing patches
Download missing patches
Test and approve patches
Deploy patches when applications are not in use
Install patches during non-business hours
Wake devices before deployment and reboot them after patches are installed
Deny patches for specific groups and departments
Audit patch deployment and compliance
Run patch management and vulnerability reports

Who Should Attend

If you are an IT Manager, System Administrator, or an Operator, and have deployed Patch Manager Plus in your network, this training helps you learn the Patch Management options available in Patch Manager Plus and to take advantage of it in meeting your needs.

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