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2. Follow the Collect wizard and select the option to collect machine data. Specify the UNIX machines to
collect data from, specify a data type to use for the collection, and then select the Patch Assessment
data type. Alternatively, you could collect using the UNIX Patch Assessment collection filter.
3. Complete the wizard. When the assessment completes, the results are reported in the Assessment
Results node.
Scheduling UNIX/Linux Assessments
Because UNIX/Linux assessments are VCM collections, you can schedule these assessments by using the
Patch Assessment collection filter.
Patching Change Actions are Saved in the VCM Change Log
UNIX/Linux patching change actions are saved in the VCM change log in Console | Change Management
| VCM or Non VCM Initiated Change | By Data Type | Patch Assessment . These change actions are
also available to Compliance and Reports.
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