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5 5  {{aagon.floatingbox/}}
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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="HDownload-TypenimWindowsUpdateManagement"]]). 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.AblaufstatusundUpdate-Typ"]]).
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"]]).
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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="HEULAakzeptieren"]] 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 Upodate Management.WebHome]] and make changes (e.g. deselect or select products or classifications). The [[image:1747373625736-313.png]][[MS Catalog>>doc:||anchor="HUpdatesausdemMSKatalogbeziehen"]] 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="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.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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46 46  Lists all current updates that have been released by Microsoft for the product and classification. There is currently no update that replaces this.
47 47  )))
48 48  |(% style="width:145px" %)Can expire|(% style="width:1547px" %)(((
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="HFreigabeprozessderUpdatesE4ndern"]] 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//.
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 Upodate 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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75 75  )))|(((
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.AblaufstatusundUpdate-Typ"]], 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.
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.
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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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90 90  {{aagon.infobox}}
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 Upodate Management.WebHome||anchor="HUpdate-Download-Optionen"]] 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.
91 +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.
92 92  {{/aagon.infobox}}
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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//.
106 106  )))
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="HKlassifizierungen"]] indicates the update type (e.g. //critical updates//, //update rollups// or //upgrades//).
108 +|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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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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134 134  {{box}}
135 -**Tip**: In the chapter //[[Testing and Release>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Upodate Management.WebHome||anchor="HTestenundFreigeben"]] // you can learn more about how to define the individual processes and customize them for your specific needs.
135 +**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}}
137 137  )))
138 138  |Distribution State|(((
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182 182  * Failed
183 183  * Required
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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
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]].
188 + [[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 Upodate 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.
216 +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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221 221  
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]]).
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.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="HJobsundAufgaben"]]). To do this, refresh the view in the dashboard.
236 +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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247 247  
248 248  == Approve declined updates ==
249 249  
250 -All updates that you have previously declined are listed under the tab of the same name in Windows Update Management. Similar to the [[Updates>>doc:||anchor="HMitUpdatesarbeiten"]] the results are also displayed here in a grid, with only the columns and filled fields differing slightly (for example, you will find the [[decline date>>doc:||anchor="H2.EigenschaftenderUpdates"]] and the comment entered here).
250 +All updates that you have previously declined are listed under the tab of the same name in Windows Update Management. Similar to the [[Updates>>doc:||anchor="HWorkingwithupdates"]] the results are also displayed here in a grid, with only the columns and filled fields differing slightly (for example, you will find the [[decline date>>doc:||anchor="H2.Propertiesoftheupdates"]] and the comment entered here).
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252 252  If you still want to distribute and install one of the displayed updates on your network, select it and click on [[image:1747373905472-717.png]]// Approve // in the ribbon bar.
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256 256  Confirm the dialogue box with //Yes//. This will display the selected update again in the //Updates// tab, where it will be available for you to install on the network.
257 257  
258 -= Change the release process for updates =
258 += Replace the distribution ring =
259 259  
260 -Updates that are already in a release process and have already been assigned a distribution ring (Test Ring 1 or Test Ring 2) can be manually changed to a different distribution ring using the ribbon bar or the context menu. This may be necessary, for example, if an important update needs to be moved to another ring so that it can be distributed more quickly. To do this, first select the relevant update from the grid and click on //Change distribution ring //([[image:1747373939888-917.png]]). The distribution ring editor opens, where you can now select the new distribution ring for the update. Also check that the //Automatic move items to the next distribution ring// checkbox is enabled so that this automatic function takes effect and the update is moved to the next ring at a later point in time. Exit your work by clicking //Change//. The grid view is automatically updated so that the update is assigned to the appropriate distribution ring.
260 +Updates that are already in a release process and have already been assigned a [[distribution ring>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HTestandRelease"]] (Test Ring 1 or Test Ring 2) can be manually changed to a different distribution ring using the ribbon bar or the context menu. This may be necessary, for example, if an important update needs to be moved to another ring so that it can be distributed more quickly. To do this, first select the relevant update from the grid and click on //Change distribution ring //([[image:1747373939888-917.png]]). The distribution ring editor opens, where you can now select the new distribution ring for the update. Also check that the //Automatic move items to the next distribution ring// checkbox is enabled so that this automatic function takes effect and the update is moved to the next ring at a later point in time. Exit your work by clicking //Change//. The grid view is automatically updated so that the update is assigned to the appropriate distribution ring.
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262 262  [[Distribution ring editor in Windows Update Management>>image:67_CAWUM_Verteilungsring wechseln_453.png]]
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271 271  Please note that by setting the automatic transition mode to disabled, you are overriding the automatic update postponement feature.
272 272  {{/aagon.warnungsbox}}
273 273  
274 -In principle, it is also possible to move the updates to a prior distribution ring, and the change does not necessarily have to be closer to release. For example, if you want to keep an update in a test ring for longer and see if there are any changes from Microsoft, you could keep it in the test environment for longer and send it back to a test ring if you do not want to completely change the number of days configured for the process.
274 +In principle, it is also possible to move the updates to a prior [[distribution ring>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HTestandRelease"]], and the change does not necessarily have to be closer to release. For example, if you want to keep an update in a test ring for longer and see if there are any changes from Microsoft, you could keep it in the test environment for longer and send it back to a test ring if you do not want to completely change the number of days configured for the process.
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276 276  
277 277  = Obtain updates from the MS Catalog =
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290 290  
291 291  The next time Metadata download is performed, the selected updates will also be downloaded and made available to you in the ACMP Console.
292 292  
293 +{{aagon.infobox}}
294 +Please note that, in general, the update must first be downloaded before the distribution ring can be changed.
295 +For the update to be downloaded in an [[On Demand configuration>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Einstellungen zum Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HUpdate-Download-Optionen"]], it must first be reported as "required" by an agent (see also [[Update Properties>>doc:||anchor="H2.EigenschaftenderUpdates"]]). To do this, simply run a [[Windows Update Scanner>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HJobsundAufgaben"]] or a [[Windows Update Collection>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Windows Update Collection.WebHome]] on the affected client after adding the update.
296 +{{/aagon.infobox}}
297 +
293 293  {{box}}
294 294  **Tip**: Updates that you obtain directly from the MS Catalog are displayed within the grid in the //Origin //column with "Manual import".
295 295  {{/box}}
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