Updating the Linux target

About this task

Use the Linux tasks to update the target software, on a Linux computer. These tasks apply any new enhancements and fixes that are included in the chosen version to the target configuration that is already installed. To initiate this task, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Click Updates > Linux in the navigation tree.
  2. Select the Fixlet that is relevant to the version of target that you want to upgrade to. For example, Updated BigFix® Remote Control Target for Linux is now available! (Version 9.1.2).
  3. In the Task window, review the description and follow the instructions in the Actions box to initiate the task.

    Description of the Updating target for Linux task
  4. In the Take Action window on the Target tab, select the option for determining which targets to install the target update on.
  5. Click OK.

Results

The summary screen shows the progress of the task.