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8 -The //Updates// section displays all available updates that match your previously set settings (selected products, classifications and languages). This requires that the metadata download has been completed successfully (see [[Download Types in Windows Update Management>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HDownloadtypesinWindowsUpdateManagement"]]). The updates are listed according to the sorting of the grid. If individual updates are to be excluded from the distribution process (e.g. because they are no longer relevant to you), they can be explicitly rejected (//Declined Updates//).
8 +The //Updates// section displays all available updates that match your previously set settings (selected products, classifications and languages). This requires that the metadata download has been completed successfully (see [[Download Types in Windows Update Management>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HDownloadtypesinWindowsUpdateManagement"]]). The updates are listed according to the sorting of the grid. If individual updates are to be excluded from the distribution process (e.g. because they are no longer relevant to you), they can be explicitly rejected (//Declined Updates//).
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11 11  = Working with updates =
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13 -The available updates are listed in a grid. As a rule, only updates that are current or may expire are displayed here (see [[expiry status>>doc:||anchor="H1.Expirystatusandupdatetype"]]).
13 +The available updates are listed in a grid. As a rule, only updates that are current or may expire are displayed here (see [[expiry status>>doc:||anchor="H1.Expirystatus2Cupdatetypeandorigin"]]).
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15 15  {{box}}
16 -**Tip**: Read the chapter //[[Structure of a grid in ACMP>>doc:ACMP.68.Arbeiten mit der ACMP Console.Aufbau der Console.Arbeitsbereich.Aufbau eines Grids in ACMP.WebHome]]// to find out what individueal editing options (filtering, sorting or grouping results) are available to you. The chapter //[[Grid optimisations in Windows Update Management>>doc:.Grid-Optimierungen im Windows Update Management.WebHome]]// contains further tips on how to group columns.
16 +**Tip**: Read the chapter //[[Structure of a grid in ACMP>>doc:ACMP.69.Arbeiten mit der ACMP Console.Aufbau der Console.Arbeitsbereich.Aufbau eines Grids in ACMP.WebHome]]// to find out what individueal editing options (filtering, sorting or grouping results) are available to you. The chapter //[[Grid optimisations in Windows Update Management>>doc:.Grid-Optimierungen im Windows Update Management.WebHome]]// contains further tips on how to group columns.
17 17  {{/box}}
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19 -The ribbon bar can be used to assign [[image:1747373593711-339.png]][[sync profiles>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HSync-Profile"]] and [[image:1747373608196-936.png]] [[accept EULAs>>doc:||anchor="HAcceptEULA"]] if this is a prerequistite for update distribution. If an update is already in a distribution ring ([[image:1747373614472-578.png]]), this can be changed and adjusted manually. In addition, you can navigate directly from the updates to the [[image:1747373620038-623.png]] [[settings>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome]] and make changes (e.g. deselect or select products or classifications). The [[image:1747373625736-313.png]][[MS Catalog>>doc:||anchor="HObtainupdatesfromtheMSCatalog"]] takes you to the official Microsoft Update catalogue, where you can search for individual updates and select them for import.
19 +The ribbon bar can be used to assign [[image:1747373593711-339.png]][[sync profiles>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HSyncProfilesanddistributedFileRepositories"]] and [[image:1747373608196-936.png]] [[accept EULAs>>doc:||anchor="HAcceptEULA"]] if this is a prerequistite for update distribution. If an update is already in a distribution ring ([[image:1747373614472-578.png]]), this can be changed and adjusted manually. In addition, you can navigate directly from the updates to the [[image:1747373620038-623.png]] [[settings>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome]] and make changes (e.g. deselect or select products or classifications). The [[image:1747373625736-313.png]][[MS Catalog>>doc:||anchor="HObtainupdatesfromtheMSCatalog"]] takes you to the official Microsoft Update catalogue, where you can search for individual updates and select them for import.
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21 21  {{box}}
22 22  **Tip**: The Microsoft Update Catalog is particularly useful for updates that are only available through the catalog.
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25 25  To give you a better understanding of the updates in Windows Update Management, the individual areas are broken down below and explained in more detail. These are as follows:
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27 -* 1. Process status and update type
27 +* 1. Process status, update type and origin
28 28  * 2. Properties of the updates
29 29  * 3. Detailed view of a selected update
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31 -[[Structuring the areas of the updates>>image:67_CAWUM_Updates bearbeitete Übersicht_1676.png]]
31 +[[Structuring the areas of the updates>>image:610_CAWUM_Updates bearbeitete Übersicht_1676.png]]
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33 -== 1. Expiry status and update type ==
33 +== 1. Expiry status, update type and origin ==
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35 -As soon as metadata is updated, new updates may be added, existing ones replaced, or updates already published by Microsoft withdrawn and thus disappear from the list. These dynamic updates are collected using the expiry status and listed under Updates. The release cycle also affects the status (e.g. an update may still have the status "May expire" at the beginning of the release process and have expired at the end of the process).
35 +As soon as metadata is updated, new updates may be added, existing ones replaced, or updates already published by Microsoft withdrawn and thus disappear from the list. These dynamic updates are collected using the expiry status and listed under Updates. The release cycle also affects the status (e.g. an update may still have the status "May expire" at the beginning of the release process and have expired at the end of the process). The source indicates whether the updates are Windows Updates, manually added updates, or updates provided by a third party.
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38 -[[Expiry status and update type>>image:67_CAWUM_Ablaufstatus_777.png]]
38 +[[Expiry status and update type>>image:610_CAWUM_Ablaufstatus Update-Typ und Ursprung_1074.png||alt="610_CAWUM_Ablaufstatus_777.png"]]
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40 40  The expiry status indicates what type of updates are displayed to you, regardless of the classification selected. This only refers to the relationship between the updates themselves or whether they have been withdrawn from distribution by Microsoft.
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49 49  Updates that may expire are listed in this status. There is at least one update that is newer. However, this update is not further along in the [[Release process>>doc:||anchor="HChangethereleaseprocessforupdates"]] than the one currently selected. In the //Replacement //tab, there should be at least one update on the right-hand side under //Replaced by the following updates//.
50 50  )))
51 51  |(% style="width:145px" %)Is expired|(% style="width:1547px" %)(((
52 -Expired updates are updates for which a newer version is available. A newer version has already been released for the update AND the newer update is in the same or higher [[Release Ring>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Update Zyklus\: Wie kommt das Update von Microsoft auf den ACMP Client?.WebHome]] as the selected one.
52 +Expired updates are updates for which a newer version is available. A newer version has already been released for the update AND the newer update is in the same or higher [[Release Ring>>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]] as the selected one.
53 53  \\__Example__: Microsoft releases new feature updates twice a year. These differ in the version number (Version 23H2, 24H2, etc.), which indicates how current the version is. If an update has expired, it is listed in the Replacement tab. The current Windows versions can be viewed on the official Microsoft website ([[Windows 10>>https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/release-health/release-information]] and [[Windows 11>>https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information]]).
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55 55  |(% style="width:145px" %)Revoked|(% style="width:1547px" %)Updates may be withdrawn if they cause increased problems. In this case, Microsoft will withdraw the updates until a solution has been found and a replacement update is available. Withdrawn updates will then no longer be distributed or installed in this way. It is also not recommended that withdrawn updates be downloaded manually from the MS catalog and added to the network.
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57 -In addition to the status, you can also filter by update type. To do this, tick the checkboxes if you want to display updates for //software //and/or //drivers//. Drivers are only automatically selected if you have ticked them in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] or subsequently in the [[settings>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome]] under the classifications
57 +In addition to the status, you can also filter by update type. To do this, tick the checkboxes if you want to display updates for //software //and/or //drivers//. Drivers are only automatically selected if you have ticked them in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] or subsequently in the [[settings>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome]] under the classifications.
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59 59  If you want to add or deselect another status or type, tick the checkbox and then refresh the view. Your changes will be taken into account in the system and displayed accordingly.
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61 +By checking the origin, you can narrow down the source more effectively – in other words, filter whether the Updates were added manually, are Windows Updates, or are third-party Updates (Dell, HP, Lenovo).
61 61  
62 62  == 2. Properties of the updates ==
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76 -The process status indicates which type of updates are displayed in the grid. If, for example, you have only selected the current updates in the [[process status>>doc:||anchor="H1.Expirystatusandupdatetype"]], this filter will also be applied here. If you would like to see additional "withdrawn" updates, you must select the status above and click //Update// in the ribbon bar to refresh the grid.
77 +The process status indicates which type of updates are displayed in the grid. If, for example, you have only selected the current updates in the [[process status>>doc:||anchor="H1.Expirystatus2Cupdatetypeandorigin"]], this filter will also be applied here. If you would like to see additional "withdrawn" updates, you must select the status above and click //Update// in the ribbon bar to refresh the grid.
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78 78  |Title|The designation reflects the official name of the update.
79 79  |Clients Required|(((
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88 88  {{/box}}
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91 -The setting [[//On Demand - Only download if at least one client required the update//>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HUpdatedownloadoptions"]] you can specify that only those updates that have been reported as required by clients should be downloaded. This saves storage space, as not every update is downloaded in full.
92 +The setting [[//On Demand - Only download if at least one client required the update//>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HUpdatedownloadoptions"]] you can specify that only those updates that have been reported as required by clients should be downloaded. This saves storage space, as not every update is downloaded in full.
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105 105  * Not required: No EULA needs to be accepted for this update, which is why the status is //Not required//.
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107 107  |KB-ID|The KB ID consists of the knowledge base and the article number.
108 -|Classification|The [[classification>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HClassifications"]] indicates the update type (e.g. //critical updates//, //update rollups// or //upgrades//).
109 +|Classification|The [[classification>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HClassifications"]] indicates the update type (e.g. //critical updates//, //update rollups// or //upgrades//).
109 109  |Last Change of Distribution Ring|(((
110 110  Displays the date and time of the last change to the distribution ring. This also includes transitions between individual distribution rings, provided that an update was made, e.g. from //Test Ring 2// to //Released//.
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124 124  |Origin|(((
125 -The origin indicates the source from which the update originates. Updates originating from the metadata download are indicated with //Windows Update//. Updates obtained from the MS catalogue are marked with //Manual import//.
126 +The origin indicates the source from which the update originates. Updates originating from the metadata download are indicated with //Windows Update//. Updates obtained from the MS catalogue are marked with //Manual import//. Updates from other manufacturers are labelled as //Third Party//.
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127 127  |Release Date|The publish date indicates the date on which it was published by Microsoft.
129 +|Total file size|Displays the total file size of an update. {{aagon.infobox}}Please note the following regarding the "Total file size" property:
130 +- When calculating the size of an update, all files associated with that update are included.
131 +As a file may belong to several Updates, the total file size for all Updates may be greater than the actual storage space used in the file repository.{{/aagon.infobox}}
128 128  |Distribution Process|(((
129 129  The distribution process reflects the testing and approval process for Windows updates. Any Windows update that has not been explicitly assigned to a user-defined test and release process is always assigned to the //default// process. Otherwise, the processes you have created are listed here.
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132 132  The distribution ring indicates the transition phase the update is currently in and how far the automatic distribution has progressed. There are four rings that an update can typically pass through: //No distribution ring//, //Test Ring 1//, //Test Ring 2// and //Released.//
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135 -**Tip**: In the chapter //[[Testing and Release>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HTestandRelease"]] //you can learn more about how to define the individual processes and customize them for your specific needs.
139 +**Tip**: In the chapter //[[Testing and Release>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HTestandRelease"]] //you can learn more about how to define the individual processes and customize them for your specific needs.
136 136  {{/box}}
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138 138  |Distribution State|(((
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185 185  From this tab, you can perform a pushed installation. To do this, select a client and then click on //Install Updates// and provide your confirmation in the window that opens. In addition, you can uninstall updates or
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187 187  (((
188 - [[image:1747373799235-945.png]] //[[Run Jobs>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Desktop Automation.Client Commands.Jobs ausführen.WebHome]] //oder [[image:1747373803930-685.png]] [[rescan clients>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Abfrageverwaltung.Clients verwalten.WebHome]].
192 + [[image:1747373799235-945.png]] //[[Run Jobs>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Desktop Automation.Client Commands.Jobs ausführen.WebHome]] //oder [[image:1747373803930-685.png]] [[rescan clients>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Abfrageverwaltung.Clients verwalten.WebHome]].
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191 191  |Test runs|All executions of Update Collections, installations and uninstallations that were executed in Test Ring 1 or Test Ring 2 are listed.
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213 213  {{/aagon.infobox}}
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215 215  {{aagon.warnungsbox}}
216 -Within the [[settings>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome]] (//System// > //Settings //> //Windows Update Management// > //Options//), you will find a configuration option that allows you to automatically accept EULAs of Updates without reading them.
220 +Within the [[settings>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome]] (//System// > //Settings //> //Windows Update Management// > //Options//), you will find a configuration option that allows you to automatically accept EULAs of Updates without reading them.
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218 218  Please note that this automatic process may conflict with the laws applicable in your country.
219 219  {{/aagon.warnungsbox}}
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222 222  = Declined Updates =
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224 -If you no longer want a displayed update to be distributed on your network (because it is outdated, for example), you can decline this update. A declined update will no longer be distributed or installed on clients and will be removed from all existing update collections ([[Windows Update Collections>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Windows Update Collection.WebHome]]).
228 +If you no longer want a displayed update to be distributed on your network (because it is outdated, for example), you can decline this update. A declined update will no longer be distributed or installed on clients and will be removed from all existing update collections ([[Windows Update Collections>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Windows Update Collection.WebHome]]).
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226 226  To decline an update, first select the relevant update in the grid and then click on [[image:1747373870721-499.png]]// Decline //in the ribbon bar or choose the action from the context menu (right click). A new window will open where you can specify an optional reason for rejection.
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233 233  Please note that, depending on your expiry date filter, older replaced updates may also appear after the selected updates have been dismissed.
234 234  {{/aagon.infobox}}
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236 -The hard drive space occupied by the update will only be freed up during the next cleanup (see [[Cleanup job>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HJobsandtasks"]]). To do this, refresh the view in the dashboard.
240 +The hard drive space occupied by the update will only be freed up during the next cleanup (see [[Cleanup job>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HJobsandtasks"]]). To do this, refresh the view in the dashboard.
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238 238  Declined updates will then be displayed in the tab of the same name, //Declined Updates//.
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