Installing the Software Update Plug-in
The software update plug-in for Windows clients manages all of the Patch Management Solution for Windows functionality on a client computer. When the system assessment scan tool reports to Notification Server that a certain software update is required for a managed computer, the update is then sent to the software update plug-in. The software update plug-in ensures that the update is applicable and not already installed, and then installs it.
After you install the software update plug-in on a managed computer, the
Software Updates
tab appears in the Symantec Management Agent user interface. This tab displays the status of software updates for that computer. If the tab is not visible, in the Symantec Management Agent, click View > Software Updates
. To open the Symantec Management Agent user interface, click the Symantec Management Agent icon in the system tray of the managed computer.The software update plug-in for ULM clients manages patch management functionality on a client computer. When a client computer requires a certain software update, the update is sent from the Notification Server computer to the software update plug-in. The software update plug-in ensures that the update is applicable and not already installed, and then installs it.
If you have a large number of computers where you want to install the software update plug-in, consider deploying it during off-peak hours to minimize network traffic. Deploying the software update plug-in can take some time, depending on the number of managed computers and the Symantec Management Agent settings.
- To install the software update plug-in
- In the Symantec Management Console, on theActionsmenu, clickAgents/Plug-ins > Rollout Agents/Plug-ins.
- In the left pane, expandSoftware > Patch Management > Software Update Plug-in Install.
- (Optional) In the right pane, make any necessary changes.For help, pressF1or, on theHelpmenu, clickContext.
- In the upper right corner of the page, click the colored circle, and then clickOn.
- ClickSave changes.
The next step is to configure software update package distribution and program settings.