Updating the Windows gateway support

About this task

Use the Windows™ operating system tasks to update the gateway support files on a Windows computer. These tasks apply any new enhancements and fixes that are included in the chosen version to the gateway configuration 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 gateway that you want to upgrade to. For example, Updated IBM® BigFix® Remote Control Gateway 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.

    task to update the windows gateway
  4. In the Take Action window on the Target tab, select the relevant option for determining which targets to install the gateway update on.
  5. Click OK and enter your Private Key Password.

Results

The summary screen shows the progress of the task.

The gateway support on the selected targets is upgraded to the version of the chosen update.