Working with Packages

There are several tasks that you can perform using Ivanti Patch and Remediation to assist you in the management and deployment of packages. These are available from commands located in the toolbar on the Packages page.

These tasks include:

• Deploying Selected Packages
• Deleting a Package
• Updating the Package Cache
• Editing a Package
• Creating a Package

Deploying Selected Packages

Within Ivanti Endpoint Security, you can deploy packages from the Packages page. For additional information, refer to About Deployments.

1. Select Review > Vulnerabilities > Packages.
2. From the list, select the packages you want to deploy.

   Unless you are deploying custom content, Ivanti recommends using the vulnerability content type for deployments. Vulnerabilities can contain multiple packages for multiple platforms, thus simplifying the remediation process.

3. Click Deploy.
   The Deployment Wizard opens, pre-configured to deploy the selected content.

After Completing This Task:
Review Using the Deployment Wizard and complete subsequent tasks.

Deleting a Package

Deleting a package removes it from the list of available packages. All records of the package are removed from the database. However, system-task packages cannot be removed.

Package metadata for Ivanti-provided packages that were deleted will be re-downloaded from the Global Subscription Service. However, the package will not be cached unless it is associated with a critical content item or included in a deployment.

1. Select Review > Other > Packages.
2. In the Packages list, select one or multiple packages.
3. In the toolbar, click Delete.
   The Warning dialog box opens, which displays the expected processing time for the action.
4. Click OK to confirm the request to delete the package(s).
   The package(s) is deleted from the packages list.

Updating the Package Cache

Updating the system cache initiates the process to cache (or re-cache) the selected packages.

When you update the package cache, the package itself is not cached. The scripts that are used when the package is deployed are cached.

1. Select Review > Other > Packages.
2. In the Packages list, select one or multiple packages.
3. In the toolbar, click Update Cache.
   The Warning dialog box opens, informing you of the expected processing time for the action.

   The cache will not be updated for disabled content items that have had a new version released.

4. Click OK.
   The Package scripts are cached.

Creating a Package

Creating a package is a multi-step process that you can accomplish using the Package Editor wizard. Complete the following steps to create a package.

1. Select Review > Other > Packages.
2. Click Create.
   The Welcome to the Package Editor page opens.

3. Refer to Using the Package Editor for details on changing packages through the Package Editor Wizard.

Editing a Package

Changing a package is restricted to custom packages created by you or another Ivanti Patch and Remediation administrator.

Packages with an origin of Ivanti or System cannot be modified.

1. Select Review > Other > Packages.
2. In the Packages list, select a package.
3. In the toolbar, click Edit.
   The package is displayed in the Edit Packages dialog box.
4. Make the desired edits and click OK.