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Patch Connect Plus Training

About Patch Connect Plus

Patch Connect Plus automates the deployment of over 380 third-party updates by integrating with the existing SCCM server.

This training is designed to equip users with the knowledge to work with Patch Connect 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 Connect Plus.

Course Agenda

Installation & Setup

Installing Patch Manager Plus
- System Requirements
- Installing the Server
Configuring Patch Connect Plus Server
- Enabling Secure log-in
- User Administration
- Configuring Mail Server for email notifications

Third-Party Patch Management

Third-Party Patch Management Workflow
Setting up Patch Connect Plus
- Configure Proxy settings
- Configure WSUS settings
- Configure SCCM settings
- Configure certificate settings
- Configure site database server settings
Synchronize Patch Database periodically
- Update manually
- Schedule periodic updates
Select third-party application to be patched
Customize the deployment of third-party update
Customize with pre/post scripts

Integrate native plugin with SCCM console
Configure Automated Deployment Rule (ADR) for third-party patches

Reports

Patch Management Reports
Installed Patches Reports
System Compliance Reports
System Patches
Failed Patches
Failure Summary
Software Reports

Miscellaneous Configurations / Settings

Enable Automatic Product Update of Patch Connect Plus
Personalizing Web Console
Patch Connect Plus Server Migration
Configure Signing Certificates in Client Systems Using GPO

Course Objectives

Patch Connect Plus training helps you IT staff learn the features offered by Patch Connect 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 Non-Microsoft applications with SCCM server
Customize third-party patch deployment
Configure Automated Deployment Rule for third-party updates
Integrate Patch Connect Plus in the SCCM console with Native Plug-in
Obtain the complete list of third-party deployment reports

Who Should Attend

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

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