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Getting Started with VCM Patching for UNIX/Linux Machines
Welcome to VCM Patching for UNIX/Linux. When licensed, you can use VCM Patching for UNIX/Linux to
determine the patch status of UNIX/Linux machines. The process is as follows:
As indicated in this diagram, you must always collect assessment data from the UNIX/Linux machines
before using VCM Patching to install the patches on them.
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Assessments of UNIX/Linux-based machines operate differently from Windows assessments:
UNIX assessments require new data to be collected, while Windows assessments are performed against
previously collected data.
Getting Started
To get started, follow these steps:
Step 1: Check for updates to bulletins.
Step 2: Collect assessment data.
Step 3: Explore the results, and acquire and store the patches.
Step 4: Install the patches.
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