Pending Windows Updates/All/Online Only
The Pending Windows Updates/All/Online Only tab displays a list of computers with the total number of Windows Updates type that are installed and pending for each computer.
When a Windows Update is pending for any computer on the network, the Pending Windows Updates tab will be displayed on top and the list of computers with pending Windows Updates will be displayed in the grid.
When there are no Windows Updates pending for any computer, the All tab will be displayed on top and all computers on the network will be displayed on the grid. You can also configure the grid to show only computers which are Online.
The following information is displayed:
• Computer – Displays the computer name.
• Policy – Displays the current policy for the computer.
• Group – Displays the group to which the computer belongs. By default, the computer is assigned to the Default group.
• Tags – Displays all tags assigned to the computer.
• Windows Update Type
> Critical Update – A widely released fix for a specific problem that addresses a critical, non-security-related bug
> Security Update – A widely released fix for a product-specific, security-related vulnerability. Security vulnerabilities are rated by their severity as critical, important, moderate, or low.
> Definition Update – A widely released and frequent software update that contains additions to a product’s definition database often used to detect objects that have specific attributes such as malicious code, phishing websites, or junk mail.
> Update Rollup – A tested, cumulative set of hotfixes, security updates, critical updates, and updates packaged together for easy deployment. A rollup generally targets a specific area (such as security), or a component of a product (such as Internet Information Services (IIS)).
> Service pack – A tested, cumulative set of all hotfixes, security updates, critical updates, and updates. Additionally, service packs may contain additional fixes for problems that are found internally since the release of the product. Service packs may also contain a limited number of customer-requested design changes or features.
> Tool – A utility or feature that helps complete a task or set of tasks.
> Feature pack – New product functionality that is first distributed outside the context of a product release and that is typically included in the next full product release.
> Updates – A widely released fix for a specific problem that addresses a non-critical, non-security-related bug.
> Drivers – Software that controls the lower level input and output of a device.
 | Driver Updates through Windows Updates is not supported. |
> Microsoft – Updates for Microsoft applications.
> Upgrades – Feature updates to Windows Operating Systems.
Action Toolbar
Action Toolbar for Computers
Click on the computer name to view the Action Toolbar. The Action Toolbar displays the Windows Update Status of the computer, whether it is Highly Vulnerable, Vulnerable, or Up-to-date.
Click Install Missing Patches to install all approved updates on the computer.
Click Patch Scan to perform a patch scan on the computer.
Click View Patch History to view all the Windows Update Patches. In the View Patch History window, select one or more patches and click Approve or Deny, or click Approve All to approve all Patches.
• Computer Actions – Click Remote to allow RDP or VNC on the selected computer, Shutdown the computer, or Restart the computer.
• Deep Freeze Actions – Select to reboot the computer in Frozen or Thawed state.
When selecting to reboot the computer in Thawed state, you have the option to Thaw Computer(s) for Next X Restarts and assign the number of restarts (up to a maximum of 99 restarts).
For example, when you assign ’3’ as the number of restarts, the computer will remain in a Thawed state after rebooting the next 3 times.
You also have the option to Lock Keyboard and Mouse after rebooting the computer.
• Tag Computer – Displays the tags assigned to the computer, or assign new tags if desired.
• Remove Agent – Click Remove Agent to remove the Cloud Agent and all services from the target computer. When the Cloud Agent is removed, you will need to re-install it on the computer to see the computer on the console.
You can perform actions for multiple computers by clicking on 
beside the computer name in the Action Toolbar. Select the computers from the drop-down list and click Select Computers, or click Select All Computers to select all the computers. Only online computers will be reflected in the Action Toolbar.
beside the computer name in the Action Toolbar. Select the computers from the drop-down list and click Select Computers, or click Select All Computers to select all the computers. Only online computers will be reflected in the Action Toolbar.Action Toolbar for Patches
To view the Action Toolbar for a Patch, click on the Patch name.
When a patch is pending an update, has a failed update, or has been installed, the Action Toolbar displays the number of computers on which the patch is pending an update, has failed, or has been successfully installed. The Action Toolbar also displays the status of the Patch (Approved, Declined, or Pending), the latest release date of the patch, the Operating System, and if a Restart is required.
To approve the Patch update on the computer, click Approve. To decline the Patch update on the computer, click Deny. Click Deny again when prompted to confirm.
Click View Computer List to view the list of computers where the patch has been approved, is pending or has failed, and other information such as the Computer Name, Group, Policy, supported Operating System, Installed Status, and Installed Date.
Click View Details to view more information about the Patch.
Click Approve or Deny to approve or decline a Patch.
Patch Scan/Install Missing Patches
To perform a Patch Scan or Install Missing Patches, click on the cell of the selected computers and click Patch Scan or Install Missing Patches.