Introduction

For a Patch Management child point, it is possible to define approval rules. Using this form it is possible to select a standard approval rule or build a custom based on the update classification chosen.

The following options are available:

• To approve updates manually select “Manually approve the updates”. As an exception here it is possible to “Automatically approve updates for root patch management groups”.

• To approve updates automatically to all groups select “Approve the updates to all groups immediately”.

• To approve updated in a scheduled manner select “Use scheduled approval”. As an exception here it is possible to manually approve updates to the root group.

For all approval rules, it is possible to define exceptions. These exceptions can be designed using the “Customized approval” section. From here it is possible to define in any scenario that updates of a certain classification can be approved automatically to all Patch Management points or simply handled manually. “Custom approval” will basically illustrate effective rules.

The Patch Management service handles the approval process. The task is executed every 6 hours.

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Manual approval

Step	Action
1	Select "Manually approve the updates" if you wish to manually approve updates.
2	Click OK to save the configuration
3	After saving the changes, the Patch Management service much run before the patches will be applied to the point.

Immediately approval

Step	Action
1	Select "Approve the updates to all group(s) immediately" if you wish to approve updates to all the groups upon download for the selected child point.
2	Click OK to save the configuration
3	After saving the changes, the Patch Management service much run before the patches will be applied to the point.

Scheduled approval

Step	Action
1	Select "Use Scheduled Approval" if you wish to approve updates in a scheduled manner. Upon download, the update will be approved automatically to the first group e.g. "Test". When the number of days specified has gone the update will automatically be approved for the next group e.g. "Production"
2	Click OK to save the configuration
3	After saving the changes, the Patch Management service much run before the patches will be applied to the point.

Change description

Step	Action
1	If necessary write a change description

Note!
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