Step 1: Configuring 3rd Party Repository 

If a repository has not been configured for the application, please configure a repository. If one has already been configured, please locate this repository.

Step 2: Configuring JetPatch

Once your repository is ready, it is time to log into the JetPatch console and create a Task and Workflow. Follow the steps below to create a Task and Workflow:

Creating a Task:

1. Go to Systems -> Tasks
2. Select 'Create Task'
3. Provide a 'Name' and 'Description' for the task
4. Under 'Source,' choose 'Command Line' and specify the 'Execution Type'
5. Write the command for the update
   1. Example: 

      yum update nginx -y

       
6. Save the Task
7. To check if the Task has been created successfully, please directly run the task on the endpoint. To do this:
   1. Go to Endpoints -> Management
   2. Select a specific endpoint by checking the box on the right hand side of the endpoint
   3. Select 'Actions'
   4. Select 'Run Tasks'
   5. Select the task created and run the task on the endpoint
   6. View the output by going to Endpoints -> Activities
   7. Move your curser over the task and select the 'eye' icon to view the output

Creating a Workflow:

1. Go to System -> Workflows
2. Select Create Workflow
3. Provide a 'Name,' 'Operating System' and 'Description' for the workflow
4. Select the task to be run Pre- or Post- Patching
5. Save the workflow

Step 3: Patching and Reporting 3rd Party Applications

When creating a remediation plan, use the above workflow to patch your 3rd party applications automatically with your operating system patches. To view the output of the updates, please follow the steps below:

Viewing Single Output:

1. View the output by going to Endpoints -> Activities
2. Move your cursor over the task and select the 'eye' icon to view the output (For better viewing, please download the output)

Viewing Multiple Outputs:

1. To view the update for all your endpoints, filter on the specific task and remediation plan
2. Select the floppy disk icon and download the full activities report

Example Output:

Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
* base: centos.spd.co.il
* extras: centos.spd.co.il
* updates: centos.spd.co.il
Resolving Dependencies
--> Running transaction check
---> Package nginx.x86_64 1:1.16.0-1.el7.ngx will be updated
---> Package nginx.x86_64 1:1.20.2-1.el7.ngx will be an update
--> Finished Dependency Resolution

Dependencies Resolved

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Package Arch Version Repository Size
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Updating:
nginx x86_64 1:1.20.2-1.el7.ngx nginx 790 k

Transaction Summary
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Upgrade 1 Package

Total download size: 790 k
Downloading packages:
Delta RPMs disabled because /usr/bin/applydeltarpm not installed.
Running transaction check
Running transaction test
Transaction test succeeded
Running transaction
Updating : 1:nginx-1.20.2-1.el7.ngx.x86_64 1/2 
Cleanup : 1:nginx-1.16.0-1.el7.ngx.x86_64 2/2 
Verifying : 1:nginx-1.20.2-1.el7.ngx.x86_64 1/2 
Verifying : 1:nginx-1.16.0-1.el7.ngx.x86_64 2/2

Updated:
nginx.x86_64 1:1.20.2-1.el7.ngx

Complete!