Package Summary

The Standard Solution Package of content is preloaded automatically into the VSA. Some types of content are organized by System cabinet in a data object tree. These include:

Policies - Policy Management > Policies
Agent Procedures - Agent Procedures > Create / Schedule
Monitor Sets - Monitor > Monitor Sets

Other types of content display in dedicated drop-down lists:

Views - A list of predefined views with a zz[SYS]prefix is displayed by selecting the View drop-down list at the top of any machine page displaying the machine ID / group ID filter.
Patch Management Policies - A list of predefined patch management approval and denial policies with a zz[SYS]prefix displays by selecting the Patch Management > Approval by Policy > Policy drop-down list.
Event Sets - A list of predefined event sets with a zz[SYS] prefix displays by selecting the Monitor > Event Log Alerts > Define events to match or ignore drop-down list.

IT Services Focus

The Standard Solution Package is targeted towards the delivery of common IT services typically provided by an IT service provider or IT support organization. These common IT services include:

IT Service	Description
Default Configuration	Provides simplified administration of the configuration and provisioning of basic settings and remote support notification policies.
Audit / Inventory	Provides up to date hardware/software inventory data for machines.
Patch / Update Management	Provides patch / update management capabilities to improve stability, reduce vulnerabilities and risks associated with them, and visibility into the patch status of machines.
Routine Maintenance	Provides routine maintenance on machines to keep them operating more efficiently.
Monitoring	Provides continuous monitoring of servers and/or workstations for services, performance data, processes, events, health, and overall availability.
Reporting	Provides reporting capabilities that provide visibility into all aspects of the various IT support services being provided.

Automated and Specialized System Configuration

Content is provided that is commonly applicable to all the machines you manage. The rest of the predefined content represents a catalog of well-known alternative solutions that you might consider applying in specialized circumstances.

Automated System Configuration - Commonly used content can be quickly and automatically configured for a specific organization using the Systems Management Configuration setup wizard. Simply follow the steps under the Systems Management Configuration section of this guide. Content used by the wizard is described in the Setup Wizard Enabled Content section of this guide.
Specialized System Configuration - After you run the Systems Management Configuration setup wizard, you can modify the policies applied. You can also select additional or different content or policies and reorganize the initial configuration to suit your business requirements. This customization capability is introduced in the topic Customizing an Organization’s Policies. The Complete Content Catalog section of this guide describes the data objects that are available for you to use.