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3	3	Within the Windows Update Management settings, you can subsequently make changes to settings already set for [[products>>doc:||anchor="HProducts"]] and [[classifications>>doc:||anchor="HClassifications"]], as well as customize the automatic decline of updates and configure the [[testing and release processes>>doc:||anchor="HTestandRelease"]]. This makes it possible to remove or add further products and classifications at a later date, as well as to take language adjustments into account. If your selection of hardware manufacturers is expanded, you can also include additional third-party providers at a later stage and select them via the settings and include them in the meta and setup data download.
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5		-The settings were stored in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] for Windows Update Management during the initial setup.
	5	+The settings were stored in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] for Windows Update Management during the initial setup.
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7		-Navigate to the [[settings>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Einstellungen.Windows Update Management.WebHome]] (//System// > //Settings //> //Windows Update Management//) or alternatively open them via the plugin by clicking [[image:1733143232645-826.png||height="17" width="18"]]//Open //in the ribbon bar.
	7	+Navigate to the [[settings>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.System.Einstellungen.Windows Update Management.WebHome]] (//System// > //Settings //> //Windows Update Management//) or alternatively open them via the plugin by clicking [[image:1733143232645-826.png||data-cmp-info="10" height="17" width="18"]]//Open //in the ribbon bar.
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9	9	= Products =
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11		-The settings you have already made in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] are listed under Products. This allows you to adjust the configurations retrospectively and adapt them to updated conditions in your working environment. The listed products include:
	11	+The settings you have already made in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] are listed under Products. This allows you to adjust the configurations retrospectively and adapt them to updated conditions in your working environment. The listed products include:
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13		-* [[Products>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HProducts"]]
14		-* [[Classifications>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HClassifications"]]
15		-* [[Languages>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HLanguages"]] (as well as Microsoft 365 app languages and additional correction tools)
	13	+* [[Products>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HProducts"]]
	14	+* [[Classifications>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HClassifications"]]
	15	+* [[Languages>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HLanguages"]] (as well as Microsoft 365 app languages and additional correction tools)
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17		-[[Settings for products, classifications and languages>>image:68_CAWUM_Einstellungen_Produkte_1658.png]]
	17	+[[Settings for products, classifications and languages>>image:610_CAWUM_Einstellungen_Produkte_1658.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]
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19		-If you need to add or deselect products, classifications or languages, you can make these changes conveniently on this page. To save, click// //[[image:1733144384832-822.png||height="18" width="18"]]// Save //in the ribbon bar.
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	20	+With acmp version 6.10, you also have the option of displaying suggestions for product and language selection based on inventory data. This allows the user to view suggestions for products that are already installed on the client.
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	23	+If you need to add or deselect products, classifications or languages, you can make these changes conveniently on this page. To save, click// //[[image:1733144384832-822.png||data-cmp-info="10" height="18" width="18"]]// Save //in the ribbon bar.
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21	21	= Options =
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23	23	== Update download options ==
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25		-Windows Update Management downloads the available updates to your [[File Repository>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome]] in the background. The download is divided into two parts, with the metadata being downloaded via a separate job. These download options mainly concern how the setup files are downloaded. You can use the button to select the download type for the installation files:
	29	+Windows Update Management downloads the available updates to your [[File Repository>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome]] in the background. The download is divided into two parts, with the metadata being downloaded via a separate job. These download options mainly concern how the setup files are downloaded. You can use the button to select the download type for the installation files:
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27	27	|**Download type**|**Description**|
28	28	|**On Demand – only download if at least one Client needs the Update**|This is the default setting, which is also recommended.
29	29	The download includes metadata containing all necessary information. However, the download of the setup files is only triggered when the client sends feedback. This means that only the setup files for updates that are required by at least one client are downloaded.{{aagon.infobox}}You can also use the option //Always download updates for these products and classifications// to specify an additional criterion for obtaining further updates that might not otherwise be included in the defined process. Read more about this in the section on [[Special feature: Always download updates for these products and classifications>>doc:||anchor="HSpecialfeature:Alwaysdownloadupdatesfortheseproductsandclassifications"]].{{/aagon.infobox}}|(((
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32	32	|**Always - download all Updates**|(((
33	33	This setting downloads the setup files for **all** updates. This is also the case if they are not installed or required by any client.
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36	36	Please note that this download type requires the most storage space, as all setup files are downloaded to your file repository. The storage space required here can quickly run into several 100 GB.
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40		-If your file repository cannot provide the required storage space, we recommend that you [[move the ACMP Server to a file repository>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HACMPServerRepositorymithilfeeinesToolsauslagern"]].
	44	+If your file repository cannot provide the required storage space, we recommend that you [[move the acmp Server to a file repository>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HMigratingtheACMPServerRepositoryUsingaTool"]].
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42	42	{{aagon.infobox}}
43	43	Please note the free storage space on your distributed file repositories.
44		-If you activate the Windows Updates content type, the setup files will be copied to the [[distributed file repositories>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome]] depending on the [[sync profile>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HSync-Profile"]].
	48	+If you activate the Windows Updates content type, the setup files will be copied to the [[distributed file repositories>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome]] depending on the [[sync profile>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HSyncprofil"]].
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47	47	With the checkbox //Only download updates newer than//, you can specify a specific date for the downloads. To do this, activate the checkbox and select a date that sets the time limit.
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49		-[[Update download Options>>image:68_CAWUM Einstellungen Update-Download-Optionen_1337.png||alt="67_CAWUM Einstellungen Update-Download-Optionen_1337.png"]]
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51	51	== Special feature: //Always download updates for these products and classifications// ==
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55	55	With this setting, it is irrelevant that you have selected the //On Demand// type, as this is intended to ensure that all important updates (e.g. critical or security-related updates) can be made available promptly and distributed quickly to the clients.
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57		-[[image:67_CAWUM_Ausnahme Option Grafik_809.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
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59	59	==== Procedure ====
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67	67	Now select the entry from the products that you want to designate as an exception. In the following illustration, this is //Microsoft Defender Antivirus//. Now tick all the boxes under the classifications for the types of updates that you want to download. For Microsoft Defender, for example, only critical and security-related updates should always be downloaded.
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69		-[[On-demand settings for downloading updates>>image:67_CAWUM Download-Typ On Demand_932.png]]
	73	+[[On-demand settings for downloading updates>>image:610_CAWUM Download-Typ On Demand_932.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]
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71	71	{{aagon.infobox}}
72	72	You can specify a time frame in which updates may be downloaded. To do this, enter the number of months to be included in the download. The default value is 24 months.
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75		-Click on [[image:1733143743698-898.png||height="18" width="18"]]// Save //in the ribbon bar to save your changes. The adjustments will also download any updates that may not (yet) have been requested by the clients but which you have classified as important. This process is triggered in the background by the setup download, which is executed shortly afterwards.
	79	+Click on [[image:1733143743698-898.png||data-cmp-info="10" height="18" width="18"]]// Save //in the ribbon bar to save your changes. The adjustments will also download any updates that may not (yet) have been requested by the clients but which you have classified as important. This process is triggered in the background by the setup download, which is executed shortly afterwards.
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77	77	This procedure ensures that critical security updates, for example, are downloaded in good time and are available as setup files when the updates are needed.
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93	93	The //options for client synchronisation //allow you to synchronise either rejected or withdrawn updates. If the Windows Update Scanner detects that a client requires a rejected or withdrawn update, this situation could be circumvented.
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95	95	|**Option**|**Description**
96		-|**Synchronize declined Updates**|Rejected updates are additionally queried from the ACMP server. This allows a client to report installed or required rejected updates. For example, if it is suspected that a client urgently needs a rejected update to remain functional, this option could be selected.
	100	+|**Synchronize declined Updates**|Rejected updates are additionally queried from the acmp server. This allows a client to report installed or required rejected updates. For example, if it is suspected that a client urgently needs a rejected update to remain functional, this option could be selected.
97	97	Activating this option affects performance and data traffic, as a large number of additional updates are loaded into the system.
98		-|**Synchronize revoked Updates**|Withdrawn updates are also queried from the ACMP server. Updates may be withdrawn by Microsoft for various reasons, e.g. if they cause problems or are outdated.
99		-By activating this option, the withdrawn updates are reported to the ACMP server and can only be uninstalled via the console.
	102	+|**Synchronize revoked Updates**|Withdrawn updates are also queried from the acmp server. Updates may be withdrawn by Microsoft for various reasons, e.g. if they cause problems or are outdated.
	103	+By activating this option, the withdrawn updates are reported to the acmp server and can only be uninstalled via the console.
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101	101	The reason for this is that certain updates are not synchronised with the clients by default, as this is intended to avoid problems and improve performance.
102		-Tick the appropriate option as required. To save your changes, click [[image:1733143922810-452.png||height="18" width="18"]]// Save//.
	106	+Tick the appropriate option as required. To save your changes, click [[image:1733143922810-452.png||data-cmp-info="10" height="18" width="18"]]// Save//.
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105		-[[Windows Update Management settings>>image:69_CAWUM Einstellungen_Optionen2_1070.png||alt="67_CAWUM Einstellungen_Optionen2_1070.png"]]
	109	+[[Windows Update Management settings>>image:69_CAWUM Einstellungen_Optionen2_1070.png||alt="67_CAWUM Einstellungen_Optionen2_1070.png" data-cmp-info="10"]]
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107		-== Automatic declination of Updates ==
	111	+= Automatic declination of Updates =
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109		-This setting allows you to create a filter that automatically denies updates based on the applicable criteria. The declined updates that fall under the filter are then deleted from the hard drive by the clean-up job. By default, the ‘Last used on’ field is suggested when the filter is opened for the first time, as this corresponded to the behaviour up to ACMP version 6.9: All updates that are recognised as no longer needed after the defined number of days are automatically denied and removed by the server task.
	113	+This setting allows you to create a filter that automatically denies updates based on the applicable criteria. The declined updates that fall under the filter are then deleted from the hard drive by the clean-up job. By default, the ‘Last used on’ field is suggested when the filter is opened for the first time, as this corresponded to the behaviour up to acmp version 6.9: All updates that are recognised as no longer needed after the defined number of days are automatically denied and removed by the server task.
110	110	An update is considered no longer needed if, for example, it has not been requested by clients within the configured period (filter option: Last used on) or if certain types of updates are generally irrelevant (preview updates from a specific third-party provider, etc.). With the help of the filter, you can define the automatic decline of Windows Updates and individually determine what should and should not be declined according to your criteria.
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113		-The “Last used on” field helps you to ensure that ACMP automatically starts cleaning up after the time you have specified, based on this fulfilled criterion and any continuing filter options. Outdated updates, patches, etc. are automatically sorted out using this option. If you have implemented a functioning update process, you can leave this option disabled.
	117	+The “Last used on” field helps you to ensure that acmp automatically starts cleaning up after the time you have specified, based on this fulfilled criterion and any continuing filter options. Outdated updates, patches, etc. are automatically sorted out using this option. If you have implemented a functioning update process, you can leave this option disabled.
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116		-To use the filter, you must first tick the box under //Automatic reject updates//. Then click on the button [[image:1765269883037-206.png]]//Filter for automatic reject updates//. A new wizard will open, in which you can now configure an individual filter according to which updates should be rejected in future. Helpful tips and explanations for the various filter options can be found [[here>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Container.Container verwalten.WebHome]].
	120	+To use the filter, you must first tick the box under //Automatic reject updates//. Then click on the button [[image:1765269883037-206.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]//Filter for automatic reject updates//. A new wizard will open, in which you can now configure an individual filter according to which updates should be rejected in future. Helpful tips and explanations for the various filter options can be found [[here>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Container.Container verwalten.WebHome]].
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118		-[[Filter for automatic decline of updates >>image:69_CAWUM_FIlter Konfiguration für das automatische Verweigern_965.png]]
	122	+{{box}}
	123	+**Tip: **Be sure to also read the “[[Automatic Rejection of Third-Party Updates>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Use Cases für WUM.Automatische Verweigerung von Drittanbieter Updates.WebHome]]” use case to learn more about how you can use a filter to decline specific Updates.
	124	+{{/box}}
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	126	+[[Filter for automatic decline of updates >>image:69_CAWUM_FIlter Konfiguration für das automatische Verweigern_965.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]
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120	120	== Examples of filter configurations to decline updates ==
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122	122	The following examples illustrate some filter configurations that are designed to automatically deny these updates. Please note that the level at which you are located or set the filter option is crucial. This can significantly determine whether an update should be explicitly declined if one or more conditions apply.
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125		-**Tip**: For information on how to create a filter and the different filter modes and basic elements available for each filter, see [[//Working with filter types//>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Container.Container verwalten.Arbeiten mit den Filtertypen.WebHome]].
	133	+**Tip**: For information on how to create a filter and the different filter modes and basic elements available for each filter, see [[//Working with filter types//>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Container.Container verwalten.Arbeiten mit den Filtertypen.WebHome]].
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128	128	Examples:
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136	136	In this configuration, updates that have a name similar to %ARM64%, have a status of "Revoked" or were last reported as needed more than 180 days ago (filter: Last used "not in the last x days") are automatically declined (condition: OR).
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138		-[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 1.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
	146	+[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 1.png||data-cmp-info="10" data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
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140	140	**Example: "Decline Microsoft Defender Antivirus updates that have not been needed for more than X days"**
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142	142	Since Defender updates tend to be short-lived, you may want to deny them a little faster so that they do not take up unnecessary hard drive space. This can be achieved as follows, for example: Updates with the update product name "Microsoft Defender Antivirus" (filter: In) and the field "Last used on" (filter value: not in the last) in 14 days are automatically rejected.
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144		-[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 2.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
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146	146	**Example: "Decline Microsoft Edge updates that are in the Beta or Dev channel"**
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148	148	In this configuration, two filter options are combined: Only updates that have the product name "Microsoft Edge" (filter: In) __AND__ the designation %Microsoft Edge Beta Channel% (filter: similar) OR %Microsoft Edge Dev Channel% are automatically declined. This combination therefore declines all updates that are assigned to the beta or dev channel. The wildcards allow any number of characters to be taken into account.
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150		-[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 3.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
	158	+[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 3.png||data-cmp-info="10" data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
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152	152	**Example: "Reject Windows 11 22H2 updates"**
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154		-Updates with the update product name "Windows 11" (filter: In) __and__ a designation (filter: similar) of "22H2%" are automatically rejected. The percent signs represent a wildcard. This means that similar-sounding version updates of Windows 11 are also denied with this filter configuration.
	162	+Updates with the update product name "Windows 11" (filter: In) __AND__ a designation (filter: similar) of "22H2%" are automatically rejected. The percent signs represent a wildcard. This means that similar-sounding version updates of Windows 11 are also denied with this filter configuration.
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156		-[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 4.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
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158	158	**Combination of all filter options**
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160	160	You can also create a more complex filter combination within the filter by establishing a connection between the individual filter operators. However, please note that the top operator also applies to the conditions below and that there is an AND/OR correlation between the individual filters. The following illustration shows how to use the above.
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162		-[[Filter combination>>image:69_CAWUM Automatisches Verweigern Updates Beispiele_1732.png]]
	170	+[[Filter combination>>image:69_CAWUM Automatisches Verweigern Updates Beispiele_1732.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]
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164	164	The advanced filter allows you to focus on specific environments and provide exactly the updates that meet your criteria.
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168	168	Continue your work by displaying a preview on the second page of which Windows Updates will be automatically denied by the filter. Exit the configurations and click //Done//. Save your changes in the ribbon bar and save them.
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170		-[[Filter for automatic decline of updates >>image:69_CAWUM Automatische Verweigerung von Windows Updates Einstellungen_993.png]]
	178	+[[Filter for automatic decline of updates >>image:69_CAWUM Automatische Verweigerung von Windows Updates Einstellungen_993.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]
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173	173	= Third Party Catalogues =
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175	175	Third party catalogues can also be used to obtain updates from providers other than Microsoft.
176		-These currently include updates from //HP//, //Lenovo //and //Dell//. Read more about third party catalogues [[here>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Drittanbieterkataloge.WebHome]].
	184	+These currently include updates from //HP//, //Lenovo //and //Dell//. Read more about third party catalogues [[here>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Drittanbieterkataloge.WebHome]].
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178	178	= Test and Release =
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180	180	An important part of Windows Update Management is the automated distribution of selected updates. To do this, you need to define the test and release process that will be used for distribution. Here, you can assign the appropriate classifications to each product that is to be included, based on your own process. You can then define the transitions to the various test rings and the retention period that an update should adhere to. The latter option allows you to determine how quickly published updates and upgrades can be used and installed in your company.
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183		-**Tip: **Read the excurses //[[How are products and classifications related in ACMP?>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Wie hängen Produkte und Klassifizierungen in ACMP zusammen?.WebHome]]// to find out how the two areas influence each other.
	191	+**Tip: **Read the excurses //[[How are products and classifications related in ACMP?>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Wie hängen Produkte und Klassifizierungen in ACMP zusammen?.WebHome]]// to find out how the two areas influence each other.
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186	186	With the delivery of ACMP, a default test and release process is defined, whereby updates are released directly.
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189	189	Please note that this is a standard testing and release process for Windows updates. Any Windows update that has not been explicitly assigned to a custom testing and release process will always be assigned to this process. For this reason, no filter settings are available for the default testing and release process.
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192		-To edit ([[image:1733144849912-156.png]]) (//CTRL + E//) or delete ([[image:1733144849912-908.png]]) (//Del//) an existing test and release process, click on the corresponding entry in the list and press the button for the respective action. When editing, a new window opens where you can edit the general information and content (products and classifications) or adjust the configuration again.
	200	+To edit ([[image:1733144849912-156.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]) (//CTRL + E//) or delete ([[image:1733144849912-908.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]) (//Del//) an existing test and release process, click on the corresponding entry in the list and press the button for the respective action. When editing, a new window opens where you can edit the general information and content (products and classifications) or adjust the configuration again.
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194	194	You can use the arrows on the side to move the priorities of the respective processes. Read more about this in the section [[Changing the priorities of test and release processes>>doc:||anchor="HChangingtheprioritiesoftestandreleaseprocesses"]].
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196		-[[Übersicht der Test- und Freigabeprozesse>>image:67_CAWUM EInstellungen_Übersicht Test- und Freigabeprozess_1059.png]]
	204	+[[Übersicht der Test- und Freigabeprozesse>>image:67_CAWUM EInstellungen_Übersicht Test- und Freigabeprozess_1059.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]
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198	198	== Add test and release process ==
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200		-To add a new test and release process, click on the button ([[image:1733144928460-805.png]]) in the top bar or press the key combination //CTRL + N //in the open console. A wizard will open, where you can enter a name and description on the first page.
	208	+To add a new test and release process, click on the button ([[image:1733144928460-805.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]) in the top bar or press the key combination //CTRL + N //in the open console. A wizard will open, where you can enter a name and description on the first page.
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203	203	**Tip:** Give the test and release process a unique name so that you can assign the correct process later on. It may be helpful to name the product, e.g. "Defender Test and Release Process" or "Office Test and Release Process", and create a separate process for each product/product collection.
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207		-[[Add general information about the testing and release process>>image:67_Einstellungen_Test- und Freigabeprozess hinzufügen_966.png]]
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209	209	Then click //Next >// to define the content of this testing and release process. On the next page, the selectable products and classifications are divided into two areas.
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212		-Please note that you can **ONLY **select products that you have checked in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] or later in the [[settings>>doc:]]. If you notice that essential entries are missing here, you must cancel the wizard and add them before you can continue.
	220	+Please note that you can **ONLY **select products that you have checked in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] or later in the [[settings>>doc:]]. If you notice that essential entries are missing here, you must cancel the wizard and add them before you can continue.
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216	216	**Tip:** As already mentioned, it is advisable to create a separate testing and release process for each product/product group. Do not mix different products if different classifications involve different processes. It is better to create a separate process for each product with the respective classification so that you can determine the degree of distribution more individually.
217	217	{{/box}}
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219		-In this example, the release process for the product //Office// > //Microsoft 365 Apps/Office 2019/Office LTSC// is to be determined. Therefore, tick this entry and select the classifications that are to be covered by it. If necessary, read [[here>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HKlassifizierungen"]] again to find out what type of update covers what. All types of "Updates" should be taken into account here (//critical//, //definition//, //security updates//, //update rollups// and //updates//). Click //Next >// again after you have activated all relevant checkboxes.
	227	+In this example, the release process for the product //Office// > //Microsoft 365 Apps/Office 2019/Office LTSC// is to be determined. You can use the [[filter mode>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Windows Update Collection.WebHome||anchor="HAddWindowsUpdateCollection"]] (standard filter or advanced filter) to define the content.
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221		-[[Define content for testing and release>>image:67_Einstellungen_Inhalte für Test und Freigabe_966.png]]
	229	+{{box}}
	230	+**Info**: When using the advanced filter, you can create a filter for the content directly by using the SingleValue or MultiValue fields.
	231	+{{/box}}
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	233	+Using the filter at the bottom, you can select whether you want to display all checked or suggested products.
	234	+
	235	+{{box}}
	236	+**Info**: Using the “Suggested” column, you can see directly from the product list whether a product is suggested for the filter or not.
	237	+{{/box}}
	238	+
	239	+Therefore, tick this entry and select the classifications that are to be covered by it. If necessary, read [[here>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HClassifications"]] again to find out what type of update covers what. All types of "Updates" should be taken into account here (//critical//, //definition//, //security updates//, //update rollups// and //updates//). Click //Next >// again after you have activated all relevant checkboxes.
	240	+
	241	+[[Define content for testing and release>>image:610_CAWUM Test und Freigabering Inhalte_966.png||alt="610_Einstellungen_Inhalte für Test und Freigabe_966.png" data-cmp-info="10"]]
	242	+
223	223	On the last page, you must now define the test ring configuration. The structure of the rings stored here is similar and always follows the same sequence: The updates can be moved either manually or automatically (after a number of days specified by you) from //No ring //to //Test ring 1 //and //Test ring 2 //until they reach the release ring, where they are distributed and installed on all clients that meet the update requirements.
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225	225	You can then view the respective distribution process and ring via the grid in Windows Update Management under the //Updates //tab. The two entries refer to the configurations you have made here and are listed as table entries.
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262	262	Updates are only distributed to and installed on a client if it meets all the requirements (e.g. the appropriate operating system, the client reports the update as required, or the EULA must be activated).
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265		-[[Example configuration of a test and release ring>>image:67_Einstellungen_Test- und Freigabeprozess Konfiguration_966.png]]
	285	+[[Example configuration of a test and release ring>>image:67_Einstellungen_Test- und Freigabeprozess Konfiguration_966.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]
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268	268	Finish the configurations and click //Done//. The newly added process is now listed in the overview and can be distributed.
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272	272	All updates released by Microsoft for the product //Microsoft 365 Apps/Office 2019/Office LTSC //with the classifications //Critical//, //Definition//, //Security Updates//, //Update Rollups// and //Updates// would first be placed in Test Ring 1 after you downloaded them. They would remain there for seven days until they were transferred to Test Ring 2 and finally released after another seven days.
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275		-Microsoft has a fixed update cycle according to which new releases are made available. Read the section „[[Update cycle: How does the update from Microsoft get to the ACMP Client?>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Update Zyklus\: Wie kommt das Update von Microsoft auf den ACMP Client?.WebHome]]“ to find out which steps are taken in each case and how the testing and release processes affect this.
	295	+Microsoft has a fixed update cycle according to which new releases are made available. Read the section „[[Update cycle: How does the update from Microsoft get to the acmp Client?>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Update Zyklus\: Wie kommt das Update von Microsoft auf den ACMP Client?.WebHome]]“ to find out which steps are taken in each case and how the testing and release processes affect this.
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277	277
278	278	== Changing the priorities of test and release processes ==
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280	280	You can change the priorities of test and release processes if the same products appear in different processes. The priority determines which updates can be distributed first.
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282		-You can see the priority of each process in the table on the left. The numbers below the asterisk column indicate the type of priority. Prioritisation works as follows: **the smaller the number, the higher the priority. **Change the order by using the arrows ([[image:1733145433176-476.png]] ,[[image:1733145433176-745.png]] ,[[image:1733145433176-934.png]] ,[[image:1733145433177-660.png]] ) to move the processes to the appropriate position.
	302	+You can see the priority of each process in the table on the left. The numbers below the asterisk column indicate the type of priority. Prioritisation works as follows: **the smaller the number, the higher the priority. **Change the order by using the arrows ([[image:1733145433176-476.png||data-cmp-info="10"]] ,[[image:1733145433176-745.png||data-cmp-info="10"]] ,[[image:1733145433176-934.png||data-cmp-info="10"]] ,[[image:1733145433177-660.png||data-cmp-info="10"]] ) to move the processes to the appropriate position.
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285	285	**Example:** The product Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Windows > Microsoft Defender Antivirus) is selected/used in both the "Microsoft Security Updates" and "Defender Testing and Release Process" processes. "Microsoft Security Updates" has priority 1, while the "Defender Test and Release Process" has priority 6. Since there is only one assignment within the test and release process, the one with the highest priority is selected. The updates are therefore distributed via the "Microsoft Security Updates" process.
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288		-[[Change priorities of testing and release processes>>image:67_CAWUM Priorität Test- und Freigabeprozess_461.png]]
	308	+[[Change priorities of testing and release processes>>image:67_CAWUM Priorität Test- und Freigabeprozess_461.png||data-cmp-info="10"]]