Cisco Cisco WebEx Support Center WBS29.13
System Management FAQs
WebEx Support Center Release Notes and FAQs
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the relay servers. Then distribute the package from the relay servers to remote assets.
Distributing Patches
Q: How does WebEx Patch Management help me deploy patches?
A: When Microsoft releases a critical patch; WebEx tests the patch and uploads it to your site. To ensure
100% compliance, you can generate patch compliance reports to determine which assets need updates,
and then distribute patches from the WebEx site to the assets that need them.
WebEx System Management runs daily and downloads patches according to the update policies you set.
System Management downloads only those patches that are approved by your Microsoft Software Update
Services (SUS) administrator.
Q: How will I know when a new patch is available for deployment?
Q: How will I know when a new patch is available for deployment?
A: When a new patch is available, you will receive an email message from WebEx that announces the
availability of the patch.
Q: Are all computers compatible with Patch Management?
Q: Are all computers compatible with Patch Management?
A: The WebEx System Management agent works on all Windows systems, but the Patch Control features
(patch scanning and automatic updates) are only available for Windows 2000, XP, and 2003.
Q: Can I use more than one SUS server?
Q: Can I use more than one SUS server?
A: Yes. You can use several SUS servers with WebEx System Management.
Q: Can I prevent certain assets from receiving patches?
Q: Can I prevent certain assets from receiving patches?
A: Yes.
Q: Do I need to reboot remote computers after each patch is installed?
Q: Do I need to reboot remote computers after each patch is installed?
A: No. You can install multiple patches and then reboot the remote computer after the last patch is
installed.
Q: Can I distribute software that requires pre- and post-installation scripts?
Q: Can I distribute software that requires pre- and post-installation scripts?
A: Yes. WebEx can create a special package for you; contact WebEx Profession Services for details.
Q: If the connection is lost during a distribution, do I have to start the download again from
Q: If the connection is lost during a distribution, do I have to start the download again from
beginning?
A: No. When the connection is restored, the process resumes from where it failed.
Q: Can I distribute software packages to employees do not have administrator rights on their
Q: Can I distribute software packages to employees do not have administrator rights on their
computers?
A: Yes. You can distribute software using the system context.