Purpose

This document will provide information about how to obtain information about Shavlik's XML updates (patch definitions).

Description

Generally the Shavlik content team will provide patch definition updates every Tuesday and Thursday. However, there are three easy sources that can be used to see when new XML updates (patch definitions) are released.

1) XML Announcements Sign up: http://www.shavlik.com/support/protect/

You can sign up to receive Shavlik Protect content (patch definition) email notifications under the 'Shavlik Protect Content Updates' form here.

Or, send a blank email to subscribe-shavlik-xml@listserv.shavlik.com to sign up for these notifications.

2) Patch Data Information Blog Page: Shavlik Protect | Simplify and Automate your IT Management

This web page displays all patch definitions released by the Shavlik content team for the Protect application.

3) Patch Data Information RSS Feed: http://protect7.shavlik.com/feed/

All the same information as protect7.shavlik.com in an RSS feed.

4) Patch Data Information Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShavlikXML

This Twitter account is updated every time an XML release is put out. This is a good alternative to recieving email notifications, depending upon your preferences.

Affected Product(s)

Shavlik Protect 9.x

Shavlik Protect SDK