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Patch Config Audit

Summary

This dataview displays the patch audit data stored in the pvl_patch_config table.

A red cell in the dataview indicates that the values available on that computer do not match the settings defined by the Patch Manager - WUA Settings Validation script.

Dependencies

Columns

ColumnExplanation
clientidclientid (Hidden)
locationidlocationid (Hidden)
ClientClient Name
LocationLocation Name
ComputerComputer Name
Operating SystemOperating System
Last ContactLast Contact with RMM
Last Logged In UserLast Logged In User on the Computer
Form FactorForm Factor (Virtual Server/Physical Server/HyperV Host/Laptop/Desktop/Virtual Workstation)
WuauservStartup type of the Wuauserv service.
CryptsvcStartup type of the Cryptsvc service.
BitsStartup type of the Bits service.
TrustedInstallerStartup type of the TrustedInstaller service.
BranchReadinessLevelAllowedValuesPossible values for the branch readiness level. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Update\BranchReadinessLevel Name: AllowedValues Possible values: - 16 (Semi-Annual Channel) - 8 (Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)) - 32 (Release Preview) - 48 (Insider Fast) - 64 (Insider Slow) Example: 16, 8, 32, 48, 64
BranchReadinessLevelValueThe current value of the branch readiness level. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Update\BranchReadinessLevel Name: AllowedValues Possible values: - 16 (Semi-Annual Channel) - 8 (Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)) - 32 (Release Preview) - 48 (Insider Fast) - 64 (Insider Slow) Example: 16
UxSettingsBranchReadinessLevelThe current branch readiness level as stored in UX Settings. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings Name: BranchReadinessLevel Possible values: - 16 (Semi-Annual Channel) - 8 (Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)) - 32 (Release Preview) - 48 (Insider Fast) - 64 (Insider Slow) Example: 16
UxSettingsActiveHoursStartThe start time for active hours. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings Name: ActiveHoursStart Possible values: 0-23 Example: 6
UxSettingsActiveHoursEndThe end time for active hours. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings Name: ActiveHoursEnd Possible values: 0-23 Example: 18
WindowsUpdateBranchReadinessLevelThe current branch readiness level as stored in Windows Update Settings. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Name: BranchReadinessLevel Possible values: - 16 (Semi-Annual Channel) - 8 (Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)) - 32 (Release Preview) - 48 (Insider Fast) - 64 (Insider Slow) Example: 16
WindowsUpdateDeferFeatureUpdatesWhether feature updates are deferred. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Name: DeferFeatureUpdates Possible values: 0 (not deferred), 1 (deferred). Example: 1
WindowsUpdateDeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDaysNumber of days to defer feature updates. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Name: DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays Possible values: 0-365(days). Example: 60
WindowsUpdateDeferQualityUpdatesWhether quality updates are deferred. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Name: DeferQualityUpdates Possible values: 0 (not deferred), 1 (deferred). Example: 0
WindowsUpdateDeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDaysNumber of days to defer quality updates. Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Name: DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays Possible values: 0-365(days). Example: 0
UpgradeRestrictedIndicates whether Windows upgrades or feature updates are restricted from the registry key for Windows 10 and 11. 0 --> Not restricted 1 --> Restricted Data is gathered from the registry. Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Name: DisableOSUpgrade Possible values: 0 (upgrade not disabled), 1 (upgrade disabled). Example: 0 Name: TargetReleaseVersion Possible values: 0 (Feature update not restricted), 1 (Feature update disabled). Example: 1 Path: HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Name: TargetReleaseVersionInfo Possible values: 22H2, 23H2, 24H2, etc. Example: 22H2
DataCollectionTimeData Collection Time
Needs AdjustmentIndicates if any column mentioned in the Format Control section is colored red.

Format Control

ColumnOperatorComparatorColor
wuauservEqualsDisabledRed
CryptsvcEqualsDisabledRed
BitsEqualsDisabledRed
TrustedInstallerEqualsDisabledRed
BranchReadinessLevelAllowedValuesNot Contains16Red
BranchReadinessLevelValueNot Equal16Red
UxSettingsBranchReadinessLevelNot Equal16Red
UxSettingsActiveHoursStartNot Equal5Red
UxSettingsActiveHoursEndNot Equal23Red
WindowsUpdateBranchReadinessLevelNot Equal16Red
WindowsUpdateDeferFeatureUpdatesNot Equal0Red
WindowsUpdateDeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDaysNot Equal0Red
WindowsUpdateDeferQualityUpdatesNot Equal0Red
WindowsUpdateDeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDaysNot Equal0Red
UpgradeDisabledNot Equal0Red
Needs AdjustmentEquals1Red