IEM: Microsoft patch deployment step 1

Navigate to the patch area in the IEM Console

In the IEM Console, using the All Content view, click Fixlets and Tasks.  The list of all applicable fixlets and tasks is on the right.  Alternately you can view existing USGS Baselines by clicking on Baselines.  USGS Baselines are updated once a month and include all the patches released within the last month.  See IEM Baselines for instructions on the use of baselines.

In this example we use the All Content view.  The Patch Management view has the same information displayed differently.

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The number of available Fixlets and Tasks may be very large.   It’s a good idea to Locally Hide any items that you won’t be using right away.  Right click on the Fixlet and select Locally Hide.

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Hidden Fixlets and Tasks can be unhidden/hidden at any time by toggling the Show Hidden Content button.  

The Show Non-Relevant Content button will display fixlets and tasks that are available but do not apply to any systems.

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Continue to Step 2

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