Assigning a Type to a Software Resource
An unassigned software resource is one that is not categorized as a software release, an update, or a service pack.
An unassigned software resource is one that is not categorized as a software release, an update, or a service pack. Most of the unassigned software resources originate from the Software Discovery scans. The unassigned software resources can also originate from other internal products or third-party products that add software resources without specifying their types.
After you set the software resource type you cannot change it.
- To assign a type to a software resource
- In theSymantec Management Console, on theManagemenu, clickSoftware.
- In the left pane, clickFavorites > Discovered Unreviewed Software.
- In the center pane, right-click a software resource and on the context menu, clickActions > Assign Type.
- In theAssign Software Typedialog box, select the type to assign, and then clickOK.
- Software releaseA full version of the software. Installation of a software release results in a complete, operational instance of the software.
- Service PackA collection or roll up of the updates and fixes that bring a software release to a known state. A service pack does not represent a complete instance of the software. It must be installed on a computer that already contains the software release.
- Software UpdateA small number of changes that improve or fix a software release. A software update does not represent a complete instance of the software. It must be installed on a computer that already contains the software release.