Documentation forPatch Manager

Patch Manager System Configuration node

Use the Patch Manager System Configuration node to configure the groups, servers, and settings in your Patch Manager deployment.

Using this node, you can: 

  • Create a management group to manage the domains, workgroups, and WSUS servers in a specific location or group
  • Configure and manage the Application Server for load balancing, separate business units, or users at different locations
  • Configure and manage the Management Server to store inventory data for management resources in secondary management groups
  • Set up and manage the security settings (such as credential rings and security roles) in your Patch Manager deployment

Below is a description of each child node in the Patch Manager System Configuration node.

Child Node Description
Management Groups

Contains a child node for each Patch Manager management group. By default, this node includes the Managed Enterprise management group.

A management group is a container of computers managed by a single Patch Manager server in the Management role.

Patch Manager Servers Contains a child node for the Application Server and Management Server roles in your SolarWinds Patch Manager environment. Each child node displays a list of servers in the selected role.
Security and User Management

Contains tabs to view and manage the security and user settings in your Patch Manager deployment. These settings include:

  • Credentials
  • Credential rings
  • Server certificates
  • Security roles
  • User preferences