Patch Manager Administrator Console
The Patch Manager Administrator Console is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0-based snap-in that integrates with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)—an optional extension pack that you install in a supported Microsoft Windows Server operating system on a dedicated server. Use the console to view, manage, and deploy Microsoft and third-party updates, and perform additional administrative functions.
This section provides information about the following Patch Manager Admin Console components:
- Optional product features
- Navigation pane
- Data Grid pane
- Task Options Wizard
- Patch Manager computer groups
- Console status icons
You cannot perform all administrative functions using the Patch Manager Administrator Console from within the SCCM console. However, all Patch Manager functionality is available in the stand-alone Patch Manager Administrator Console.
Navigation pane
The navigation pane (or Patch Manager menu) is located in the left pane. This pane displays the action categories (or nodes) available in Patch Manager. Each category contains a drop-down menu that displays additional resources and tasks you can perform in the console.
The navigation pane contains three nodes: Enterprise, Administration and Reporting, and Patch Manager System Configuration. All of the actions you perform in the console begin in the navigation pane.
The Enterprise node allows you to select the WSUS server and the computers you want to manage in your enterprise network or a Patch Manager computer group.
The Administration and Reporting node allows you to select updates from third-party packages and schedule tasks that install these updates on your managed systems. After you generate an inventory of systems to patch, you can select and view reports that describe the patch status of your managed systems.
The Patch Manager System Configuration node allows you to configure the groups, servers, and settings in your Patch Manager deployment.
Data Grid pane
The Data Grid pane is located in the center of the console. When you select an item in the navigation pane, the data grid pane displays relevant information about your selected item, including container contents, item details, and general options.
Actions pane
The Actions pane is located in the right column. This pane displays actions you can perform for each selection in the Navigation Data Grid panes.
Console status icons
The following table lists the status icons that display in the console.
| Icon | Object | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Task |
Completed |
|
|
Task |
Running |
|
Scheduled Task | Occurs monthly |
|
Scheduled Task | Occurs weekly |
|
Scheduled Task | Disabled task |
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Scheduled/Saved Task | Saved task or task that occurs daily or weekly |
|
|
Operation |
Failed |
|
|
Operation |
Succeeded |
|
|
Synchronization |
Succeeded |
|
|
Synchronization |
Running |
|
|
Synchronization |
Failed |
|
Synchronization | Warning |
|
|
Managed Workstation |
No issues |
|
|
Managed Workstation |
Connectivity failure |
|
|
Managed Workstation |
Connected, but some operation failed |
|
|
Managed Server |
No issues |
|
|
Managed Server |
Connectivity failure |
|
|
Managed Server |
Connected, but some operation failed |
|
|
3rd party package |
Package |
|
|
3rd party package |
Using PackageBoot |
|
|
3rd party package |
Editable |
|
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3rd party package |
Read only |
|
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3rd party/WSUS package |
Content downloaded |
|
|
3rd party/WSUS package |
Missing content |
|
|
3rd party/WSUS package |
Is superseding |
|
|
3rd party/WSUS package |
Is superseded |
|
|
3rd party/WSUS package |
Is superseding and superseded |
