Important information on detection logic for the Intel 'Meltdown' security...
Overview Changes to expect in the Ivanti Content: With the Ivanti Content release on 04/25/2018, we will be removing detection only patches for machines that do not have the AV registry entry as per...
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Security Tool: Implement registry keys per Windows Server guidance to protect...
PurposeMicrosoft lifted the AV compatibility check related to the Spectre/Meltdown vulnerabilities for all patches released since January Patch Tuesday. All related definitions were modified in this...
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Deployment Tracker stuck at Scheduled during Deployment but patches install
Purpose The purpose of this document is to go over what to do when the deployment tracker fails to update beyond Scheduled. Symptoms Deployment tracker will stay at scheduled despite the deployments...
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Custom Action - Using The Null Patch
TemplatePurpose This document outlines how to use the Nullpatch.exe patch for Custom Actions. Symptoms A Custom Action may include executing a specific command or invoking a custom batch file at...
View ArticleHow To: Completely Remove an Agent and All of Its Components
Purpose This article provides steps to completely remove all components of the Protect/Patch for Windows Servers (PWS) agent from a client system and then perform a clean re-installation of the...
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Windows 10 Build Upgrade Deployment Support in Protect 9.2+ and Patch for...
Purpose The Shavlik Content Team has created a deployment for Windows 10 Version 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and 1803. Deployment of Windows 10 Version 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, or 1803 applies to systems...
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Custom Action - Remove the Remote Scheduler for Ivanti Patch for Windows
Purpose These steps are intended for use if you need to remove the Ivanti (ST) Remote Scheduler service from multiple systems. Steps Please download the attached zip file at the bottom of this...
View ArticleDeployed Patches Appear As Missing In Protect After Subsequent Scan
Purpose Previously deployed patches show as missing in Protect. Cause This issue occurs when Protect cannot locate the patch you installed. It is possible that the patch is delivered to the remote...
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Port Requirements for Ivanti Patch for Windows Servers (Formerly Shavlik...
Purpose This article provides information about the port requirements for Shavlik Protect. Symptoms Features of Protect and Protect Agents may not work if these ports are blocked....
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Scheduled Monthly Task Runs One Week Early or Not At All
Purpose The purpose of this document is to highlight a Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler bug that can cause your monthly scheduled console tasks to run a week early or not at all. Symptoms The Ivanti...
View ArticleDisabling TLS 1.0 may causes issues with Protect and Patch for Windows Servers
Purpose The purpose of this article is to go over the issues that may arise when TLS 1.0 is disabled in the environment and how to get Shavlik Protect and Patch for Windows Servers to work with TLS...
View ArticleIvanti Patch Definition Naming Convention for Microsoft Patches
Overview We have seen numerous changes to how Microsoft content was being organized through 2016 and 2017, the two main changes being the following: 1. On October 2016, Microsoft moved to a security...
View ArticleURL exception list for Shavlik Protect - Ivanti Patch for Windows Servers...
Overview This document provides a list of required URL addresses for Shavlik Protect and Ivanti Patch for Windows Servers to allow: Patch executable download.Patch content definition download.Online...
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URL exception list for Shavlik Patch For Microsoft System Center - Patch for...
Purpose This article provides a list of URLs that may be required to download catalog content and patches when using Shavlik Patch for Microsoft System Center and Ivanti Patch for SCCM. Description The...
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How To: Uninstall & Reinstall The Shavlik (ST) Remote Scheduler Service On A...
Purpose This article provides steps to perform a manual uninstall and re-install of the Shavlik (ST) Remote Scheduler service on a single machine. Description To uninstall the Shavlik Remote Scheduler...
View ArticleGet McAfee Enterprise Antivirus Engine and DATs Versions
Author: IvantiCategory:InformationInputs: NoneMinimum ITScripts engine version required:8.0.0.0Modifies the target machine: NoName: Get McAfee Enterprise Antivirus Engine and DAT VersionsOutputs: CSV...
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Publishing failure: Failed To Sign Package; Error Was: 2147942432
Purpose This document covers error 2147942432 in the AutoPublish.log. Symptoms When attempting to publish, Patch for SCCM is unable to publish updates. The AutoPublish.log file shows the .cab was...
View ArticleIvanti Patch for Windows Script Catalog: Get Security Center Status
Author: IvantiCategory: InformationInputs: NoneMinimum ITScripts engine version required: 8.0.0.0Modifies the target machine: NoName: Get Security Center StatusOutputs: A CSV file showing whether...
View ArticleGet Symantec Antivirus Engine and Definition Version
Author: IvantiCategory: InformationInputs: Maximum number of days before a virus definition is considered stale.Minimum ITScripts engine version required: 8.0.0.0Modifies the target machine: NoName:...
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Troubleshooting Slow Patch Scans In Ivanti Patch for Windows
Purpose This document provides information to troubleshoot slow patch scans when using Ivanti Patch for Windows. Symptoms Patch scans in Patch for Windows typically do not take a lot of time to...
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