Setting patch availability

You can set the default patch availability by using the SA Client or a command-line script. The default used by the script overrides the default set by the SA Client. For information about the script, see Downloading the Microsoft patch database from the Command Line .

To set the default value for the availability of a newly imported patch by using the SA Client:

  1. In the navigation pane, select Administration > Patch Settings.
  2. From the Default Availability for Imported Patches drop-down list, select either Limited Availability or Available.

    • Limited Availability (Default)—A patch marked Limited Availability has been imported into HPE Server Automation and can be installed only by a patch administrator who has the required permissions. To obtain these permissions, contact your system administrator. See the SA 10.50 Administration Guide for an explanation of these permissions.
    • Available—A patch marked Available can be installed on managed servers.