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Technical Reference
Detailed documentation of system components, configurations, and patch management processes.
Patch Management for Windows
This section contains information related to managing patches for Windows.

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BigFix 11 Patch Documentation
Welcome to the BigFix Patch documentation, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use the BigFix Patch.
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Patch Overview
Learn how BigFix Patch offers an automated and streamlined patch management solution, simplifying the patching process that is administered from a single console.
Patch User Guides
Explore how BigFix Patch streamlines automated patch management, enhances vulnerability remediation, and facilitates seamless update deployment from a unified console. This comprehensive solution ensures efficient system maintenance and security, making it an essential tool for IT professionals.
Detailed system requirements
The tables in this section provide detailed information about the system requirements for BigFix 11.
Technical Reference
Detailed documentation of system components, configurations, and patch management processes.
- Patch Management for Windows
  This section contains information related to managing patches for Windows.
  - Filtering by product family and added Fixlet MIME fields
    Patches for Windows supports advanced filtering by patch families and includes corresponding MIME fields in Fixlets that can be utilized in session relevance queries. These powerful features are available starting with the Patches for Windows (English) site version 2143 and later versions. To leverage this Windows patch management functionality, ensure that the BES Support site is updated to version 1200 or later.
  - Patching Microsoft Windows Hotfixes
    BigFix does not support Microsoft Windows Hotfixes. Customers are advised to contact BigFix Development Team for critical hot ix requests. The BigFix Patch team will thoroughly assess each request and provide content on a case by case basis. Hotfix content from HCL are without Default Actions. Hotfixes are meant for specific issues. You must only apply Hotfix patches to endpoints that have symptoms that are described in the Hotfix Knowledge Base article.
  - Reference logs for BigFix Patch for Windows
    When a Fixlet fails or a bug is reported, the BigFix Support team requires specific logs to identify the root cause. Follow the procedures below based on the type of patch being deployed.
General Information
Overview of key concepts, features, and basic usage of the patch management system.
Glossary
This glossary provides terms and definitions for the BigFix® Patch software and products.
Patch guides in PDF format
Below is a comprehensive list of links to the BigFix Patch user guides available in PDF format, designed to assist users in navigating and utilizing the software effectively:

Patch Management for Windows

This section contains information related to managing patches for Windows.