Purpose
This document outlines how to scan and show only specific patches in the results, or how to scan and not include certain patches in the results in Shavlik Protect.
Symptoms
While scanning, certain patches are offered that are not desired.
Example: Your organization uses Java 8u151 and upgrading to Java 8u161 will disrupt other programs in your environment.
Adding Patches to a Patch Group
- To scan or exclude specific patches, begin by assigning the desired patches to a Patch Group. In Protect, openPatch View.
- Locate the specific patch by searching or filtering.
- Right-click the patch, chooseAdd to Patch Group, then chooseNew Patch Group.
- In thePatch Groupwindow, enter aNameandDescriptionto identify what thePatch Groupwill be used for, then clickSave.
- Next create a newPatch Scan Template.
Finding Specific Patches
1. In the Patch Scan Template window, enter a Name and Description to identify the scan template. Under Baseline or Exceptions - Applies to Agents, select Baseline and then check the box for the newly created Patch Group. Hit Save.
2. Scan using theScan Templatecreated. Results will only show those patches included in thePatch Group.
Exclude Specific Patches
1. In the Patch Scan Template window, enter a Name and Description to identify the scan template. Under Baseline or Exceptions - Applies to Agents, select Exceptions and then check the box for the newly created Patch Group. Hit Save.
2. Scan using the Scan Template created. Results will exclude those patches in the Patch Group.
Additional Information
How To: Include or Exclude Specific Patches in Scan Results in Ivanti Patch for Windows Servers
Affected Product
Shavlik Protect 9.2.x