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3 -Windows Update Management offers numerous configuration options. These begin with the initial setup in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]], where you can explicitly select or deselect products and classifications, for example, and continue to allow you to make changes for your own corporate identity so that you can customize logos or banners. This section provides an overview of the various areas where you can make changes:
3 +Windows Update Management offers numerous configuration options. These begin with the initial setup in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]], where you can explicitly select or deselect products and classifications, for example, and continue to allow you to make changes for your own corporate identity so that you can customize logos or banners. This section provides an overview of the various areas where you can make changes:
4 4  
5 5  * Configuring the dashboard in Windows Update Management
6 6  * Products
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7 7  * Classifications
8 8  * Jobs and tasks
9 9  * Using the "Reset Windows Update Cache" system job
10 -* Sync Profiles and distributed File Repositories
11 11  * CI adjustments from the restart dialogue
12 12  * Configuring Office 365 apps outside of ACMP
13 -* Special features of the display fields in Windows Update Management
14 14  
15 15  = Configuring the dashboard in Windows Update Management =
16 16  
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27 27  
28 28  (((
29 29  {{aagon.infobox}}
30 -The information varies and depends on which products and classifications you have selected for download (see //[[Digression: What determines the storage space requirements in Windows Update Management?>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Wovon hängt der Speicherplatzbedarf im Windows Update Management ab?.WebHome]]//)
28 +The information varies and depends on which products and classifications you have selected for download (see //[[Digression: What determines the storage space requirements in Windows Update Management?>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Wovon hängt der Speicherplatzbedarf im Windows Update Management ab?.WebHome]]//)
31 31  {{/aagon.infobox}}
32 32  )))
33 33  )))
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35 35  The widget displays the number of clients that are //managed by WUM// and //Not Managed by WUM// in diagram form
36 36  )))
37 37  |(% style="width:304px" %)Status of WUM jobs|(% style="width:1388px" %)(((
38 -The widget displays the status of Windows Update Management jobs. You can also view the current progress of the job, as well as the start and finish dates and the result, from the widget. Learn more about the [[jobs and download types>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HDownload-TypenimWindowsUpdateManagement"]] stored here.
36 +The widget displays the status of Windows Update Management jobs. You can also view the current progress of the job, as well as the start and finish dates and the result, from the widget. Learn more about the [[jobs and download types>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HDownload-TypenimWindowsUpdateManagement"]] stored here.
39 39  )))
40 40  |(% style="width:304px" %)Updates to the distribution ring|(% style="width:1388px" %)(((
41 41  Displays the number of updates in the specific distribution rings. The deployed updates are divided among the rings: //No distribution ring//, //Test Ring 1//, //Test Ring 2//, and //Released.//
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42 42  
43 43  (((
44 44  |(((
45 -**Tip**: Define your own individual test and release process for distributing your updates. Read the excursus [[Update cycle: How does the update get from Microsoft 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 what an exemplary distribution process might look like.
43 +**Tip**: Define your own individual test and release process for distributing your updates. Read the excursus [[Update cycle: How does the update get from Microsoft 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 what an exemplary distribution process might look like.
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56 56  [[Example of a configured query in the Windows Update Management widget>>image:ACMP.67.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome@67_CAWUM_Widget konfigurieren_1105.png]]
57 57  
58 58  {{aagon.infobox}}
59 -If you would like to fundamentally change the design of the dashboard, you can read about the necessary steps in the chapter [[Customize layout>>doc:ACMP.610.Arbeiten mit der ACMP Console.Aufbau der Console.Arbeitsbereich.Dashboards.WebHome||anchor="HLayoutanpassen"]].
57 +If you would like to fundamentally change the design of the dashboard, you can read about the necessary steps in the chapter [[Customize layout>>doc:ACMP.69.Arbeiten mit der ACMP Console.Aufbau der Console.Arbeitsbereich.Dashboards.WebHome||anchor="HLayoutanpassen"]].
60 60  {{/aagon.infobox}}
61 61  
62 62  = Products =
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115 115  
116 116  = Jobs and tasks =
117 117  
118 -Several server jobs and tasks are required for Windows Update Management to function smoothly. Among other things, the jobs are based on the server load, which is determined by configured intervals. You can assign both the Agent Tasks job and the server tasks a [[start condition>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Agentenplaner.WebHome||anchor="HStartbedingungen"]] that you can customize to your environment. The jobs and tasks are performed at intervals and sequentially one after the other. You can check the sequence in the [[monitors>>doc:ACMP.610.Arbeiten mit der ACMP Console.Aufbau der Console.Ribbonleiste.Monitore.WebHome]] (including the job, client and server monitors)
116 +Several server jobs and tasks are required for Windows Update Management to function smoothly. Among other things, the jobs are based on the server load, which is determined by configured intervals. You can assign both the Agent Tasks job and the server tasks a [[start condition>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Agentenplaner.WebHome||anchor="HStartbedingungen"]] that you can customize to your environment. The jobs and tasks are performed at intervals and sequentially one after the other. You can check the sequence in the [[monitors>>doc:ACMP.69.Arbeiten mit der ACMP Console.Aufbau der Console.Ribbonleiste.Monitore.WebHome]] (including the job, client and server monitors)
119 119  
120 120  Below is a brief list of the jobs and the tasks they perform for Windows Update Management:
121 121  
122 122  **[[Agent Tasks>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Agentenplaner.WebHome]] **(//Client Management// > //Agent Task//)
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124 -|(% style="width:431px" %)**Agent Task**|(% style="width:863px" %)**Description**|(% style="width:399px" %)**Condition**
125 -|(% style="width:431px" %)Windows Updates Scanner|(% style="width:863px" %)The Windows Updates Scanner scans the clients to see whether they have reported an update as required/installed. The scanner is also executed when an [[Update Collection>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Windows Update Collection.WebHome]] is triggered.|(% style="width:399px" %)Start every day
122 +|(% style="width:431px" %)**Agent Task**|(% style="width:1135px" %)**Description**|(% style="width:127px" %)**Condition**
123 +|(% style="width:431px" %)Windows Updates Scanner|(% style="width:1135px" %)The Windows Updates Scanner scans the clients to see whether they have reported an update as required/installed. The scanner is also executed when an [[Update Collection>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Windows Update Collection.WebHome]] is triggered.|(% style="width:127px" %)Start every day
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127 -**[[Scheduled Server Tasks>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.System.Einstellungen.ACMP Server.WebHome||anchor="HGeplanteServeraufgaben"]] **(//System// > //Settings //> //ACMP// //Server// > //Scheduled Server Tasks//)
125 +**[[Scheduled Server Tasks>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Einstellungen.ACMP Server.WebHome||anchor="HGeplanteServeraufgaben"]] **(//System// > //Settings //> //ACMP// //Server// > //Scheduled Server Tasks//)
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129 -|(% style="width:418px" %)**Serveraufgabe**|(% style="width:878px" %)**Description**|(% style="width:397px" %)**Condition**
130 -|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update Management metadata download|(% style="width:878px" %)Downloads meta information about Windows Updates|(% style="width:397px" %)Start every day
131 -|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update Management setup download|(% style="width:878px" %)Downloads setup files for Windows Updates|(% style="width:397px" %)Start every day
132 -|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update Managed Clients recalc|(% style="width:878px" %)Recalculates dynamic links of Clients which are managed by ACMP Windows Update Management.|(% style="width:397px" %)Start every hour
133 -|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update Management cleanup|(% style="width:878px" %)Frees disk space that is occupied by unneeded Windows Updates.|(% style="width:397px" %)Start every day
134 -|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update log cleanup|(% style="width:878px" %)Cleanup logs, which are older than 30 days.|(% style="width:397px" %)Start every five hours
127 +|(% style="width:418px" %)**Serveraufgabe**|(% style="width:1018px" %)**Description**|**Condition**
128 +|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update Management metadata download|(% style="width:1018px" %)Downloads meta information about Windows Updates|Start every day
129 +|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update Management setup download|(% style="width:1018px" %)Downloads setup files for Windows Updates|Start every day
130 +|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update Managed Clients recalc|(% style="width:1018px" %)Recalculates dynamic links of Clients which are managed by ACMP Windows Update Management.|Start every hour
131 +|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update Management cleanup|(% style="width:1018px" %)Frees disk space that is occupied by unneeded Windows Updates.|Start every day
132 +|(% style="width:418px" %)Windows Update log cleanup|(% style="width:1018px" %)Cleanup logs, which are older than 30 days.|Start every five hours
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136 136  = Using the "Reset Windows Update Cache" system job =
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148 148  Add the system job as needed.
149 149  
150 -= Sync Profiles and distributed File Repositories =
151 -
152 -Sync profiles allow you to specify within Windows Update Management which updates should be synchronized to which file repositories. Access the sync profiles from the //[[Updates>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Updates.WebHome||anchor="HWorkingwithupdates"]] //([[image:1779346293908-172.png||height="19" width="19"]]) tab. A new window will open, where you will find a default profile (“All Windows Updates”: This filter includes all updates you have already subscribed to). This sync profile contains Windows Updates and includes filters for all products (both current and future) that are automatically synchronized. This means that future updates for a specific product will also be included. This option allows you to automatically include all selected products without making manual changes.
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154 -{{box}}
155 -If you have not assigned a sync profile to the deployed file repository, an error message will appear.
156 -{{/box}}
157 -
158 -== Add a sync profile ==
159 -
160 -To add a new sync profile, click the button with the same name in the toolbar. A multi-page wizard will open. On the first page, insert a name for the sync profile under General, then click //Next >//.
161 -
162 -You can now use the filter to link items to the sync profile. To do this, tick the "Use dynamic filter" checkbox so that you can use the following configurations. Now select the products, classifications, and languages to be included in the profile. For each, you can choose between the two options: “All Updates” or “Only Updates for Selected Products, Classifications, and/or Languages.” With the first option, all items are synchronized; with the second option, you must make the selection manually.
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164 -[[Set filters for the content in the sync profile>>image:610_Sync-Profil hinzufügen Filter_965.png||alt="610_Sync Profil hinzufügen Filter_966.png"]]
165 -
166 -After making your selection, click //Next >// to continue.
167 -
168 -If you want to create a static shortcut between the elements, you can configure this on this page. On the last page, you can now select the file repository to be used for the sync profile.
169 -
170 -Exit your work and click //Done//. The newly created sync profile will now appear in the list. In the Sync Profile menu, you can now view the available profiles and see, for example, which filter has been set, which items have been linked, and what file repository has been specified.
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172 -If you wish to make changes to a profile at a later date, you can do so via [[image:Sync-Profil bearbeiten Icon.png||height="21" width="19"]]// Edit//. You can permanently delete the profile using the [[image:Sync-Profil löschen Icon.png||height="22" width="20"]] //Delete //button.
173 -
174 174  = Windows Update Management CI customize (Restart dialog) =
175 175  
176 176  Similar to other areas in ACMP, as an administrator, you can also customize the Windows Update Management restart dialogue to match your corporate identity. Both the logo and the banner for the dialogue can be replaced.
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187 187  The standard graphics are not stored in this directory. If you wish to restore the factory settings, delete the graphics you have added.
188 188  {{/aagon.infobox}}
189 189  
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190 190  = Configuring the Office 365 apps installation outside of ACMP =
191 191  
192 192  As a prerequisite for distributing updates via Windows Update Management for Office 365, the apps must already have been installed in advance. This is a basic requirement for the administrator so that configuration outside of ACMP is also possible.
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205 205  The update channel// Current Channel// can affect the size of files due to frequent updates. This may mean that the file repositories require significantly more storage space, and you may need to expand the capacity.
206 206  {{/aagon.infobox}}
207 207  
208 -= Special features of the display fields in Windows Update Management =
209 -
210 -=== **Display Field: Windows Update Management > Updates > Uninstallation possible** ===
211 -
212 -Using the "Uninstallation possible" display field, you can check within a query (//Query Management //> //Create Query //> Query base "Windows Update Management") whether uninstallation is possible for the available updates.
213 -
214 -{{aagon.infobox}}
215 -Please note that the data for this display field comes from Microsoft. This means that you may be able to uninstall some Updates that cannot officially be uninstalled.
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217 -
218 -=== **Display Field: Summary of display fields relating to installation and uninstallation behavior (Windows Update Management)** ===
219 -
220 -One of the properties of Windows Updates is that they describe potential restart behavior. This allows the user to see, for example, whether an uninstallation or installation requires user input or a network connection. This information can be viewed in the [[details view of a selected update>>doc:ACMP.610.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Updates.WebHome||anchor="H3.DetailedviewofaselectedUpdate"]] in Windows Update Management. You can use the fields below to create a specific query to retrieve the info. The following display fields are available for this purpose:
221 -
222 -Installation:
223 -
224 -* Installation impact
225 -* Installation restart behavior
226 -* Installation may require user input
227 -* Installation requires a network connection
228 -
229 -Uninstallation:
230 -
231 -* Uninstallation impact
232 -* Uninstallation restart behavior
233 -* Uninstallation may require user input
234 -* Uninstallation requires a network connection
235 -
236 -=== **Display Field: Update Files** ===
237 -
238 -An update usually contains several files, and there are four display fields for the most important properties of these files, which you can use to view the information. These include the file name, the file size, the “Downloaded” field, and the “Last Download HTTP Status Code”.
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240 -{{box}}
241 -**Info**: As soon as you download an update, the result is recorded and displayed in the "Last download HTTP status code" field. If, for example, an error message appears here, you can view it directly in this field.
242 -{{/box}}
243 -
244 -=== **Display Field: Total File Size** ===
245 -
246 -The Display Field shows the total file size of an update.
247 -
248 -{{box}}
249 -**Info**: Please note the following regarding the “Total file size” property:
250 -- When calculating the size of an update, all files associated with that update are included.
251 -- As a single file may be associated with multiple updates, the total file size for all updates may be greater than the actual storage space used in the file repository.
252 -{{/box}}
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