Updating the Linux broker support

About this task

You can use the Linux tasks to update the broker software, on a Linux® computer. These tasks apply any new enhancements and fixes that are included in the chosen version to the broker configuration that is already installed. To initiate this task, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Click Updates > Linux in the navigation tree.
  2. Select the Fixlet that is relevant to the version of broker that you want to upgrade to.
    For example, Updated IBM® BigFix® Remote Control Broker for Linux is now available! (Version 9.1.2).
  3. In the Task window, review the description and follow the instructions in the Actions box to initiate the task.

    Description of the task that you can use to update the broker in Linux
  4. In the Take Action window on the Target tab, select the relevant option for determining which targets to install the broker update on.
  5. Click OK and enter your Private Key Password.

Results

The summary screen shows the progress of the task.

The broker software on the selected targets is upgraded to the version of the chosen update.