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NOTE Before you can deploy patches to a UNIX/Linux machine, VCM Patching for UNIX must be
licensed on the UNIX/Linux machine.
For a list of UNIX/Linux machines and operating systems supported for patch deployment, see the VCM
Hardware and Software Requirements Guide.
Check for Updates to Bulletins
VMware recommends that you use VCM to check for updates to VCM Patching Bulletins prior to
performing an assessment for UNIX/Linux machines. To check for updates to VCM Patching Bulletins,
follow these steps.
1. Click Patching | [UNIX/Linux Platform] | Bulletins | By Bulletin.
2. Click Check for Update in the data grid tool bar.
3. VCM Patching displays a dialog box communicating the status of your request. Follow the prompts to
check for updates to bulletins.
Collect Assessment Data from UNIX/Linux Machines
You can collect UNIX/Linux assessment data in several ways:
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Using Bulletins
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Using a Template
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Using the Collect Wizard
The assessments must complete successfully before you can install patches. If a patch assessment does not
return any results, see the troubleshooting section.
To filter the assessment data, see Creating UNIX/Linux Patch Assessment Filters in the online Help.
NOTE UNIX/Linux patch assessments are based on the OS version and machine architecture. When using
templates to collect UNIX/Linux assessment data, pay close attention to the title of the bulletins to ensure
that you are specifying 32-bit or 64-bit bulletins in your template.
Prerequisites for Assessment
Before assessing the VCM-managed machines:
Getting Started with VCM Patching
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