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Scan Machine
The Scan Machine page schedules scans to search for missing patches on each managed machine. Scanning takes very little resources and can be safely scheduled to run at any time of day. The scanning operation does not impact users at all.
Refresh patch database
When new patches are published, your VSA server's patch database is updated with the information by scheduling the Refresh patch database record at the top of this page. Typically Refresh patch database is updated daily.
Scanning Frequency
System and network security depends on all your machines having the latest security hot fixes and patches applied. Patches are released at irregular and unpredictable intervals. To insure your machines are updated you should scan all managed machines on a daily basis.
Scanning the KServer
To scan the KServer, you must install an agent on the KServer. Once installed, you can scan the KServer just like any other managed machine.
Remind me when accounts need Scan scheduled
If checked, a warning message displays the number of machine IDs not currently scheduled. The number of machine IDs reported depends on the Machine ID / Group ID filter and machine groups the administrator is authorized to see using System > Group Access.
Schedule
Click Schedule to schedule a scan of selected machine IDs using the schedule options previously selected.
Date/Time
Enter the year, month, day, hour, and minute to schedule this task.
Cancel
Click Cancel to clear a scheduled scan.
Run Now
Click Run Now to perform the scan on selected machine IDs immediately.
Scan every N periods
This task is always performed as a recurring task. Enter the number of times to run this task each time period.
Stagger by
You can distribute the load on your network by staggering this task. If you set this parameter to 5 minutes, then the scan on each machine ID is staggered by 5 minutes. For example, machine 1 runs at 10:00, machine 2 runs at 10:05, machine 3 runs at 10:10, ...
Skip if Machine Offline
Check to perform this task only at the scheduled time. If the machine is offline, skip and reschedule for the next day at the same time. Uncheck to perform this task as soon as the machine connects after the scheduled time.
Select All/Unselect All
Click the Select All link to check all rows on the page. Click the Unselect All link to uncheck all rows on the page.
Check-in status
These icons indicate the agent check-in status of each managed machine:
Agent has checked in
Agent has not recently checked in
Agent has never checked in
Online but waiting for first audit to complete
The agent is online but remote control is disabled
Machine ID.Group ID
The list of Machine ID.Group IDs displayed is based on the Machine ID / Group ID filter and the machine groups the administrator is authorized to see using System > Group Access.
Last Scan
This timestamp shows when a machine ID was last scanned. When this date changes, new scan data is available to view.
Next Scan
This timestamp shows the next scheduled scan. The timestamp displays as red text with yellow highlight if the scheduled time is in the past.
Interval
The interval for the scheduled task to recur.
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