Updating the Synchronization Schedule

Synchronizations with HEAT Cloud Services can be scheduled anywhere from hourly to monthly. Generally, the default setting (using the Windows Server Update Services synchronization schedule) is fine, but if you want to check for updates less often, you can change the sync schedule.

From the Workspace (the lower panel on the left), make sure that Monitoring is selected.
From the Monitoring tree, select HEAT PatchLink DeskTop for System Center > Activity History.
From the main panel, click Update Schedule.
Step Result: The Synchronization Schedule dialog opens.

Select a schedule option:

Option	Description
Synchronize manually	All automatic syncs are disabled. To update the HEAT PatchLink DeskTop Catalog, you'll have to initiate one yourself. Generally, this setting creates more work for you, and it should only be selected in Air Gap environments.
Simple schedule	Syncs run at either the hourly or daily interval that's chosen. The default setting (which is pulled from your Windows Server Update Services sync settings) rarely needs to be changed.
Custom schedule	Use this setting if you want to minimize syncs. Syncs run weekly or monthly. Select a Start date. Click the icon to see a list of dates. Fill out the remaining parameters when you use this option.

Click OK when you're done.

Result: The synchronization schedule is updated. The next sync will occur as you've scheduled.