Exclude a service pack from the scan template
Hello, I'm looking for a trick to create a scan template that allows me to exclude a particular service pack. It is easy to create a scan template that excludes patchs but I can't find a solution to...
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Modifying Console Task targets
We have multiple patch scan and patch deployment tasks that can be seen on Scheduled Console Tasks -view. Is there a way to add more machines to the task without having to create a new task all over...
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Ivanti Patch - Invalid Host Credentials
Hello, I am trying to patch my Windows 2008 R2 server which happens to be the Ivanti Patch server. I am using the same admin credential that I use when I patch other servers which work fine. I am able...
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Scheduling agentless patch scan task for non-domain machines
We have a daily patch scan task created in "Schduled Console Tasks". Most of the machines are in domain, so patch scan works for domain machines. However the scheduled patch scan task does not work for...
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Event History Error
I have a problem with viewing the Event History on my Ivanti Patch server - it says: The Console service is running fine - the server seems to work fine - but gives me that error anyway I am running...
View ArticleWhy the Delta vs Full Cumulative Update is Offered for Windows 10/Server 2016
Purpose This article explains how our detection determines whether the Delta or Cumulative version of updates are offered. Description Our detection logic will verify the 'UBR' value from the registry...
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Migration Tool User’s Guides
PurposeThis document provides a link to the Migration Tool User's Guide for Ivanti Patch for Windows Servers. Information Ivanti Patch for Windows Servers 9.3 Migration Tool User's Guide...
View ArticleOracle SE Java 8 support changes and how it effects deployments through...
OverviewOracle is delaying the licensing enforcement until next quarter! You can read more about this on the Java 8 support page:...
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Scan Error 5, 451 or 452 When Scanning A Machine With a Local Account
Purpose This document will walk you through on configuring your machine so that it can be scanned using local account credentials. Symptoms Although you have the correct local account credentials...
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Latest information on WannaCrypt and how to protect against it (Patch for...
Attack vectorHow to protect against WannaCrypt and other ransomware?Indicators of compromiseWhat if I'm compromised?More information: WebinarsStatement regarding Ivanti's Own EnvironmentIvanti free 90...
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How to clean up broken installs of Patch for Windows and previous products...
Symptoms Patch for Windows upgrade failure.Patch for Windows install failure.You may see a pop-up error:Error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installationError 1605: This action is only valid for...
View ArticleHow To: Gather console, patch deployment and agent logs for Ivanti Patch for...
Overview These instructions will help you enable All logging (verbose logging) then those collect logs and supporting information to help Support troubleshoot issues on your console and remote clients....
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Where can I find Patch for Windows Console and Agent installation logs?
Purpose This document shows how to find the installation and setup logs for Patch for Windows. These are often requested by Ivanti support when troubleshooting installation failures. Description The...
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Patch for Windows scan error messages
Purpose Many common Patch for Windows scan errors can be corrected by changes to configuration or environment. This article lists the most common scan error messages and provides some guidance on...
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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 Agentless patch scans in Patch for Windows typically do not take a lot of time...
View ArticlePatch scan results fail to import in Patch for Windows
Symptoms Scan results fail to import.The operations monitor stops at step '5. Wait for results'.You see the error "warning: scan still running - incomplete results"Logs from...
View ArticleExplanation of how patch scan detection works in Patch for Windows
Purpose The purpose of this article is to explain how patch scanning detection works in Patch for Windows. Overview To understand the basics of how the scan engine works, please see the following...
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Troubleshooting why patch scans do not detect Java updates as missing or...
Symptoms You are able to manually verify a Java installation exists on a target (client) system, but a patch scan with Patch for Windows does not list a Java patch as missing or installed. Cause There...
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Missing patches that always show missing in results - Security Tools
Symptoms Detected patch continues to show as missing after successfully deploying.Patch that shows missing ends with 'U' every other deployment. Cause There are patch type that exist as an installer...
View ArticleDeployed patches detected missing after subsequent scans
Purpose This document will help you determine why previously deployed patches are detected missing after subsequent scans. Cause It is possible that the patch is delivered to the remote system, but is...
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