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Hello Can you guys confirm if there is a way to schedule or start a deployment based on the results of a previous patch task? Basically, need to patch in waves depending on the previous results. Thanks.
View ArticleConflict between Vmware Update agent and Shavlik Protect Patch Engine
Symptoms Kicking off a patch scan in Protect throws the error, "There was a problem with initializing the patch scanner". Log Excerpt: 2010-08-12 09:48:33.800 T 0e14:0e20...
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Issues Caused by Missing Browse Credentials
SymptomsWhen scanning a Hosted Virtual Machine in a Machine Group, the scan fails with error: Invalid credential for 'IP ADDRESS' (HYPERVISOR NAME) in Machine Group 'MACHINE GROUP NAME'Example:...
View ArticleShavlik Protect Requirements Guide
Purpose This document is meant to be a guide to link you to all requirements or pre-requisite information you may need for Shavlik Protect. Description Below is a list of links to the different...
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How to manually set language localization for the Shavlik Protect Interface
Purpose This document will show you how to manually set language localization for the Shavlik Protect interface. This workaround is only needed when the language settings in the Tools > Options >...
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How to obtain XML data using a custom share or URL
Purpose The purpose of this document is to outline how to obtain Shavlik XML definitions using a custom share or URL. Symptoms This practice is useful in the event the Console is installed on a...
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Patch Download Status and Corresponding Icons
PurposeThis document explains the various icons displayed for Patch Downloads. Icon TypesNo Icon:The patch is not available to be downloaded by Protect, and will only show as missing for reporting...
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Getting error :Error loading patch definitions : the given key was not present in the dictionary
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Protect Version 8 Gives Error - Error loading patch definitions: The given...
SymptomsTrying to initiate a task in Protect 8.x causes error: Error loading patch definitions:The given key was not present in the dictionary. The ST.Protect.Managed log shows this error:...
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After updating to 9.1 custom scans do not show any results
Symptoms After updating to 9.1 custom scans do not show any results CauseIn previous versions of Protect when you created a new scan template the “Criticality filter settings” defaulted to “Scan All”...
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Best Practice & Q/A - Using Security Tools
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide some Q&A and cover best practices on using the 'Security Tools' patch type filter within Protect. DescriptionWhat are Security Tools?Within...
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Contact Information for License Renewals\Sales
Purpose The purpose of the this document is to provide the current contact information for...
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Best Practice - Order in which to apply updates and service packs for...
Purpose This document is meant to describe the best practices for the order in which to apply updates with Protect when using agentless patch scanning and deployment. Description When preparing to...
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Best Practices for Deploying Java in your Environment
PurposeShavlik Protect users may encounter difficulties deploying Java. Most of these difficulties are casuse by Java being in use by having Internet Browsers, Programs that utilize Java or the Java...
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Software Distribution Best Practices and Informational Guide
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide information about the Software Distribution feature in the Protect application. DescriptionWhat is...
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How to process a Manual (offline) Activation for Shavlik Protect
Purpose This document is meant to provide the steps on how to perform an offline or 'manual'...
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How to: Managing License seat usage with Shavlik Protect
PurposeThis document is meant to provide information about how to track and manage license...
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How to activate or renew Shavlik Protect console - Licensing
Template Purpose This document outlines the various ways to activate the Protect Console. These methods are also used when the protect subscription has been renewed and the license needs to be...
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Shavlik Protect firewall and proxy exceptions URL list
SymptomsPatch files fail to downloadPatch definitions fail to updateThreat definitions files fail to downloadActivation or License Refresh failsHome page RSS feed fails to loadProduct check for update...
View ArticleTrigger deployment based on previous results
Hello Can you guys confirm if there is a way to schedule or start a deployment based on the results of a previous patch task? Basically, need to patch in waves depending on the previous results. Thanks.
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