How to patch Windows, macOS and Linux with Optanik

Read the Optanik patch compliance numbers

Device compliance is the share of computers with nothing left to install. Known patches compares updates installed against those still available. Each operating system has its own card with its own numbers. Scan all devices checks every computer for updates, and Install eligible now installs everything your policy allows, right away.

Set the Optanik patch schedule

Open a policy, such as the Windows policy, to set when updates install. A typical schedule is weekly on Saturday at 2:00 AM, only inside the maintenance window, after a three-day soak so brand new updates can settle first. The policy shows patches still waiting out their soak time and computers that need a reboot.

Turn on third-party application patching to update common apps too, and choose which apps to leave alone.

Give a group its own Optanik patch policy

Policies live in Group Policies, one area at a time. The operating system groups hold the default policies. A custom group, such as Servers or Headquarters, needs its own saved patch policy; nothing is inherited from a parent group, so until you save one, its computers follow the default for their operating system.

Patch one computer in Optanik

Every computer is listed under its policy as patched, pending or deferred, with buttons to scan it, patch it, or view its updates. A device's own Patches tab lists the updates for just that computer and can scan it on the spot.

Report on patching in Optanik

The Patch Compliance report shows which computers are fully patched and which are missing updates. Export it as PDF, CSV or Excel, scope it to a group, or email it on a schedule from Reports. Automations can also install critical patches and reboot when a computer falls behind.