Novell ZENWORKS PATCH MANAGEMENT 6.4 SP2 - SERVER, User Manual

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Deleting a Package
Deleting a package removes the package from the list of available packages and all records
of the package from the database (system-task packages cannot be removed).
NOTE
: Package metadata for Novell-provided packages that are deleted will be re-downloaded
from the Global Subscription Server. However, the package will not be cached unless it is
associated with a critical vulnerability or included in a deployment.
1. In the Packages list, select one or multiple packages.
2. In the action menu, click Delete .
S
TEP
R
ESULT
: The Warning dialog box opens, informing you of the expected processing
time for the action.
3. Confirm the request to delete the package(s).
S
TEP
R
ESULT
: 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.
1. In the Packages list, select one or multiple packages.
2. In the action menu, click Update Cache .
S
TEP
R
ESULT
: The Warning dialog box opens, informing you of the expected processing
time for the action.
3. Click OK .
S
TEP
R
ESULT
: The Package Data is cached.
Editing a Package
Changing a package is restricted to custom packages created by you or another ZENworks
Patch Management Server administrator.
NOTE
: Packages with an origin of Novell or System cannot be modified.
1. In the Packages list, select a package.
2. In the action menu, click Edit .
S
TEP
R
ESULT
: The package is displayed in the Edit Packages dialog box.