MS14-018 uninstalls Win2012R2 updates
I've been building new Win2012R2 servers. The servers have SQL2014 on them. The first scan of the new machines shows all the updates needed. Normal so far. I install the updates, reboot and find one...
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DPDTrace Logging Tool Used For Patch Detection Issues
PurposeThis document outlines how to run a DPDTrace. This may be necessary when troubleshooting detection issues. Steps DPD stands for Dynamic Product Detection. It’s the method our scan engine uses...
View ArticleUnderstanding The Different 'Types' Of Patches Within Protect
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide more information about the different patch types offered within Protect. DescriptionThere are 5 different patch types within Protect, they are as...
View ArticleETA for Adobe, MS, and Oracle Critical Security Fixes
Hello, What is Shavlik's ETA for the release of the critical security fixes that Adobe, MS, and Oracles have just released? Adobe, MS, Oracle Push Critical Security Fixes — Krebs on Security
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Modifying an Agent Policy causes massive Datastore latency.
Back in the day, If i recall, when we went in and modified an agent policy we had an option to save, but not to push out those changes immediately. Currently if you go in and modify a policy, the save...
View ArticleMachines removed from Active Directory OU Machine Group
We are currently testing the Shavlik Protect 9.1 software. We have setup machine groups based on Active Directory, however we were curious what the default behavior is for a machine that is deleted or...
View ArticleAdobe Flash player not updating from 17.* branch to 18.* branch (APSB15-18,...
Some machines on our network are stull running the 17.* branch of Adobe Flash, instead of the 18.* branch. In response to the following security bulletin by Adobe, we are wanting all machines to be on...
View Articleanti-virus Exclusions
Is there a definitive article that outlines all the exclusions hat should be in place for anti-virus for both the clients as well as the server that is hosting the protect console? I did find the...
View ArticleAdobe Acrobat Reader DC Updates?
When does Shavlik have scheduled to release updates for Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (Also called Adobe Acrobat Reader 2015)? ThanksDarel
View ArticleNew 9.2 features
Hello Again, As I mentioned previously, we are currently running a POC of the Shavlik Protect product and hoping to wrap up in the next week or two. I have seen in a few discussions where some of the...
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KB2965289 & KB2918614 Install Issues
I'm having issues getting 2 patches to install or stop showing as needed in Shavlik. Q2965289 & Q2918614. I've tried manually installing the patches by downloading from Microsoft and installing...
View ArticleMS-15-065
Has anyone seen the same problem that I have?After scanning a server the patch ms15-065 was missing. I then deployed that patch and after a rescanthe patch was still missing. i had to do another...
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Exchange 2010 DAG
Looking for advice on the best method of patching an Exchange 2010 DAG. Up to now we've been doing it manually, given the complexities of the environment. Any advice on automating patching with...
View ArticleVideo- How to create a patch group and scan template
PurposeThe purpose of this document is how to create a patch group to and to exclude those patches from your scans. This is sometimes necessary when scanning for patches but you do not want specific...
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Direct X 9.0c end of life?
I am seeing the result of Shavlik Scans showing DirectX 9.0c as being End of Life 7/14/2015 on Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2 systems. What I don't see is any method to remove or update DirectX 9.0c on...
View ArticleProtect Patch Scan Fails With: Error 501 - Remote Registry Access Denied
Symptoms A patch scan fails with the error:Error 501 - Remote registry access denied Cause This issue occurs if there is a network or configuration issue which prevents Protect from connecting...
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Manually Configuring A Remote SQL Server To Accept Machine Account Credentials
Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide details on how to manually configure a remote SQL Server to accept machine account credentials. Description If you are using Integrated Windows...
View ArticleShavlik can still install all patches, including Windows patches, even if the...
Shavlik can still install all patches, including Windows patches, even if the Windows Update service is stopped and disabled, right? Just confirming
View ArticleQuestion on downloading patches
I want to make sure I understand the process. In a patch group, new patches are available to add to the patch group as soon as they're available to Shavlik, correct? Then they must be downloaded to...
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Detection issues
It seems like the last update or two has lead me to have some detection issues with certain patches. KB3038701, KB2878252, KB3004365, and KB3018238. These look to be older patches (over 6 months old)...
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