8.6 Applying AutoSync Updates

When an AutoSync check is complete, Secure Configuration Manager lets you review the updates and select the updates that you want to apply. When you apply an update, Secure Configuration Manager is updated with the new information from the AutoSync server. New information includes new policy templates, security checks, and patch‑level database files.

When using AutoSync to add security checks, Secure Configuration Manager stores the checks in the appropriate operating system folder under Security Checks > NetIQ Checks. Secure Configuration Manager stores new templates in the appropriate folder under Policy Templates.

To review and apply AutoSync updates:

  1. On the Tools menu, click AutoSync Wizard.

  2. (Optional) To view details about the update packages, click Show Details.

  3. (Optional) To view detailed information about a specific update and the associated vulnerability, click the update name to display more detailed information.

  4. Select the check box for each security update that you want to apply.

  5. Click Apply Updates.

  6. Click Finish.

    NOTE:The update download may take a few minutes to complete.