Creating and Managing Automation Jobs in Saner CVEM

Product Version:6.5.X.X

Overview

Automation Jobs in SanerCVEM allow administrators to automate routine tasks across multiple endpoints from a centralized console. These jobs help streamline activities such as patch installation, vulnerability remediation, system cleanups, configuration enforcement, reboots, and custom script execution, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistency across managed devices.

Purpose

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to create, schedule, and manage automation jobs using the Saner CVEM Console.

Issues Addressed

Automation Jobs are useful when you need to:

• Automate routine tasks across multiple endpoints

• Schedule patching, scanning, remediation, or custom scripts

• Maintain centralized control over actions executed on many devices

Steps to Create and Manage Automation Jobs

Step 1: Log in to the Saner CVEM Console

1. Open a web browser.

2. Navigate to: https://saner.secpod.com

3. Log in using administrative credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the Automation Jobs Module

1. From the top navigation menu, go to:
   Patch Management > Automation > Jobs

Step 3: Create a New Automation Job

1. Click on Create Job.

Step 4: Configure Job Details

Provide the following information:

• Job Name: Enter a meaningful name for easy identification.

• Execution Type:

  • Immediate – Runs the job instantly

  • Scheduled – Runs the job at a defined time

• Target Devices: Select devices using filters such as:

  • Device Group

  • Operating System

  • Tags

Step 5: Add Job Actions

Define the actions based on the selected module. Examples include:

• Patch Installation

  • Select patches by severity or KB number

• Custom Script Execution

  • Upload a script file or paste script content

• Reboot Action

  • Configure user notifications

  • Set a reboot buffer period

After configuring each action, click Add Action.

Step 6: Define Schedule and Reboot Policy (Optional)

You can optionally:

• Schedule the job (one-time, daily, or weekly)

• Suppress or enforce system reboots

• Configure user alerts before critical actions

Step 7: Review and Submit the Job

1. Review the job summary carefully.

2. Verify the selected devices and configured actions.

3. Click Submit to queue or schedule the job.

Step 8: Monitor Automation Job Status

1. Navigate to: Automation > Job Status

2. View:

   • Active and completed jobs

   • Device-wise success or failure status

   • Logs and execution timestamps

3. Click on a job name to view detailed logs and results.

Additional Notes

• Automation Jobs are supported in both cloud and on-premise deployments.

• Multiple actions can be chained together to create multi-step workflows.

• Admin or Security Admin roles are required to create and manage automation jobs.

• Scheduled jobs can be cancelled before execution from the Job Status page.