PatchQuest is an automated patch management software for Windows systems.
Keep up-to-date with the latest patch information
Identify missing patches using registry/ file checks
Deploy patches and service packs automatically
Alert on new patches and report patch remediation
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Download Service Pack 1
Important: The latest PatchQuest 4.3 build number
is 4310. If you have already installed build 4310,
you do not need Service Pack 1.
Note: If PatchQuest has been
installed as a root user in a Linux machine, continue
with the below procedure logged in as a root user itself.
Follow steps 1 through 10 to apply the service pack and
start working with PatchQuest Build 4310.
Shut down PatchQuest server.
(If PatchQuest is running as a service, stop the service)
Please wait for a few moments till the server/service
terminates completely
Take a backup of the existing PatchQuest database by executing
by creating a ZIP file of the contents of <PatchQuest_Home>/mysql/data
directory and save it as database_backup.zip in the
<PatchQuest_Home> directory. This step is very important.
Execute the UpdateManager.bat/.sh
file present in the <PatchQuest_Home>/bin directory.
Click Browse and select
the .PPM file (SP1) that you have downloaded.
Click Install to install
the service pack. This may take several minutes depending
on the amount of information that needs to be migrated.
Wait until the service pack
is fully installed.
Click Finish and then click Exit to exit
the Update Manager tool.
Now, traverse to the <PatchQuest_Home> directory
and launch PatchQuest.exe. This will invoke the System
Tray Icon that allows you to control the PatchQuest service
startup options
Start the PatchQuest server
service from the System Tray Icon (or) from Start menu
--> Programs --> AdventNet SecureCentral PatchQuest
4 --> Start PatchQuest Service menu item.
The service pack is now installed, and you can start working
with the latest version of PatchQuest.
Log in to the PatchQuest web client, and click the About
link in the top pane. You will find the build number mentioned
below the version number. This is the build number of the currently
installed PatchQuest.
You can contact PatchQuest Support
at any time for assistance in upgrading PatchQuest to the
latest version. Customers using a build earlier to 4300,
contact PatchQuest Support to upgrade
to the latest version.
IT administrators have the responsibility of keeping the systems up-to-date with the latest patches by performing patch management tasks. PatchQuest provides a highly usable web interface with which administrators can group servers and desktops, centrally scan them, detect missing patches in them and schedule patch deployments automatically. It also provides status reports on task completion and enables administrators to keep track of the availability of the latest released patches.
An IT Manager needs to see an overall picture of the Patch Management status within the enterprise, to ensure that the network is well-patched and secure. PatchQuest provides IT Managers with at-a-glance, graphical dashboard views of the patching status for both desktops and servers along with consolidated reports to assist in making informed decisions.
IT Security Staff govern the network security of the entire enterprise. Their role is to ensure that patch management tasks are periodically performed and to track vulnerability status on critical servers and desktops so that the organization's security policies are adhered to. PatchQuest provides IT Security personnel with reports on the vulnerability status of systems, historical reports and scan differential reports which aid in the process of ensuring system security.
