To upgrade Analyzer, NetIQ provides patch files in .zip format. Before upgrading Analyzer, ensure that the computer meets the prerequisites and system requirements. For more information, see the Release Notes accompanying the update.
Download the patch file, such as analyzer_4.6_patch1_20121128.zip, from the NetIQ download website.
Extract the .zip file to the directory that contains the Analyzer installation files, such as the plug-ins, uninstallation script, and other Analyzer files.
Restart Analyzer.
To verify that you successfully applied the new patch, complete the following steps:
Launch Analyzer.
Click Help > About Analyzer.
Check whether the program displays the new version, such as 4.6 Update 1 and Build ID 20121128.