| Quick Description | This Automation Policy deletes all of the cached software patch install files in the cache location configured for N-able N-central Patch Manager. |
| Applies To | N-central 9.5.x |
| Last Revised | April 10, 2014 |
Overview
Deleting the cached software patch metadata is a process used to force a device to retrieve a list of applicable Windows patches from Windows Update at the next agent asset scan or at the next scheduled patch petection as configured in the patch profile applied to the device. Use this automation policy to force a device to resubmit applicable software patch information to N-able N-central.
Input parameters
No input parameters are required.
Automation policy
Outcome
The patch cache contents are deleted, forcing the device to resubmit applicable software patch information to N-able N-central.