Using
Applying BIOS Updates
Purpose The solution provides general information about deploying BIOS updates using Lenovo Patch. Description General BIOS Update Information BIOS updates, when applied are executed in 2 stages. The first stage is in Windows, when the update is ...
Pre-Install Script - Post-Install Script Tabs
Description When editing an update, the Pre-Install / Post-Install Scripting tabs are used to define custom batch commands that will be executed before or after the update is installed. The process is the same for both tabs. The batch file commands ...
Expiring Third-Party Updates and Running the WSUS Server Cleanup
Purpose This document is meant to provide information on how to expire third party updates via the Lenovo Patch plugin and how to run the WSUS Server Cleanup to remove expired updates and free up space on the WSUS server. Description When using the ...
Creating the Automation Scheduler Task to Synchronize Applications - Intune
Purpose Guide customers through the process of creating an Automation Scheduler task to publish selected application installers to Intune. Process In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to Software Library > Overview > Software Updates > ...
Publishing Metadata Revisions
Purpose This document is intended to provide information about how metadata revisions work in Lenovo Patch and how to publish metadata revisions. Description Often you may see a pop up when opening Lenovo Patch in the Configuration Manager console, ...
Manually Publishing Content for a Downloaded Update
Purpose This process document is to assist users with publishing updates that cannot be automatically downloaded and manual intervention. Process Obtain a copy of the needed update. Download an appropriate copy of the patch from the vendor (if ...
Timestamp Updates
Purpose This article is to help provide guidance on using the timestamp server options when publishing updates using the Lenovo Patch plugin. Description Adding a timestamp to an update during the publishing process will identify when the update was ...
Verify Requirements with the Configuration Checker
Purpose The Configuration Checker is used to determine if your Configuration Manager environment meets all the requirements for using Lenovo Patch. Description To access the Lenovo Patch Configuration Checker, do the following: In the Configuration ...
Always use 'Run As Administrator' when launching Configuration Manager Console
In order to ensure proper functionality of Lenovo Patch and connectivity with the WSUS server, the Configuration Manager console should always be launched by using the 'Run as Administrator' option. This is in addition to ensuring the account being ...
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Component Subcomponent Release Version Availability Date · TSFA Cloud · TSFA Client · Optimization for device lookup · Events new definitions & parsing methods Refer to the Knowledge Base for more information 25.02 March 7, 2025 Base Requirements for ...
About Events and Incidents
This document provides a structured overview of key security-related incidents logged by ThinkShield Firmware Assurance. Events are categorized based on their nature, severity, and potential impact. Each event includes a brief description, its ...
Download and Installation
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About Device Statuses
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ThinkShield Firmware Assurance Release Notes v.24.10 (11-15-2024)
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Using the Dashboard
The Dashboard displays data from the entire fleet of devices through various graphs, bar charts, and visual elements, helping users quickly grasp trends and key metrics. As the landing page, it is the first interface users see when accessing the ...
About TSFA Agent UI and CLI
TSFA Agent UI ThinkShield Firmware Assurance (TSFA) is a tool based on UDC that, once installed on a device, retrieves security event logs from the device's embedded controller and uploads them to the cloud. These logs can then be viewed on a cloud ...
Creating and Managing User Groups
Grouping users is helpful for managing a large number of users - typically by geography, department, or role. Creating User Groups Navigate to User Management > User Groups. Click ✚ Create Group button. In the Add group screen, fill in the group ...
Managing Devices within TSFA
To access devices within your organization's portal, navigate to Devices Manager > Devices. Device Table The Device Table provides regular information pertaining to each device, such as Device Name and Type, Serial Number, License, etc. It also ...