Set a patch policy exception

A patch policy exception indicates whether the patch is installed during the remediation process. The Install Patch and Uninstall Patch actions ignore patch policy exceptions. A patch policy exception overrides the policy. You can specify an exception for a particular patch and server or a group of servers, but not for a patch policy.

To set a patch policy exception:

  1. In the navigation pane, select Devices > All Managed Servers.
  2. Select a server.
  3. In the content pane, select a server.
  4. From the View drop-down list, select Patches.
  5. In the preview pane, select a patch.
  6. From the Actions menu, select Set Exception.
  7. In the Set Policy Exception window, select the Exception Type:

    • Never Install: The patch should not be installed on the server, even if the patch is in the policy.
    • Always Install: The patch should be installed on the server even if the patch is not in the policy.
  1. (Optional) In the Reason field, enter an explanation. This explanation is displayed when you move the cursor over the Exception column in the preview pane. The Patches with Exceptions option must be selected. When you are finished, click OK.