Viewing and Managing Installed Patches in Saner PM

Modified on Fri, 1 Aug at 12:53 AM

Summary

The Installed Patches page in Saner PM provides a comprehensive view of patches that have already been applied to your systems. This includes key details such as patch size, installation date, rollback status, and the associated device or asset. The page also offers features for managing patch rollbacks and filtering data for easier navigation.


1. Overview of Installed Patches Page

The Installed Patches page enables you to:

  • View a complete list of patches that have been successfully applied.

  • Identify which devices or assets the patches are associated with.

  • Determine if a patch can be rolled back, and take appropriate action.


2. Toggle Between Device and Asset View

A toggle option is available at the top of the Installed Patches pane:

  • Device View: Displays patches installed on individual devices, including details such as device name, patch size, install date, and rollback option.

  • Asset View: Shows patches applied to specific software assets, offering insights into vulnerabilities already addressed on those assets.

This flexibility allows users to switch perspectives based on their patch management needs.


3. Column Details

The following details are presented in both views:

ColumnDescription
Patch NameName or identifier of the applied patch.
System/DeviceThe system or device on which the patch was installed.
Asset (if applicable)The software component or application associated with the patch.
Installation DateThe date the patch was applied.
Patch SizeThe size of the patch file in MB/KB.
Rollback StatusIndicates whether the patch supports rollback and its current status.


4. Patch Rollback Option

If a patch is eligible for rollback:

  1. Click the expand icon next to the patch entry.

  2. The full Installed Patches page with rollback controls will be displayed.

  3. Follow on-screen prompts to proceed with the rollback, if required.


Note: Rollback functionality may depend on the type of patch and system configuration.


5. Filters and Search

To make navigation easier, the Installed Patches page provides:

  • Filters by Group: Quickly narrow down patch data by selecting a specific device group.

  • Search Function: Locate installed patches for specific devices, assets, or patch names using keyword-based search.

These options are particularly useful in large environments with hundreds or thousands of devices.


Conclusion

The Installed Patches page in Saner PM allows administrators to monitor patch deployment effectiveness, manage rollbacks, and ensure critical updates are in place. Use the device and asset views, along with filtering and search tools, for efficient patch tracking.


For assistance with patch rollback or installation validation, please contact support@secpod.com.

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