Updating the Windows broker support

About this task

Use the Windows™ operating system tasks to update the broker software, on a Windows computer. These tasks apply any new enhancements and fixes that are included in the chosen version to the broker that is already installed. To initiate a task, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Click Updates > Windows 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 Windows 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 Update broker for windows task
  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.