Patch Manager

Login to Portal

1. Go to patchmanager.ceburu.com

2. Enter your login credentials to access the dashboard.

Introduction:

The Patch Manager in Ceburu helps administrators manage software patches, monitor client systems, and track update statuses for enterprises and MSPs. When you log in to the portal, the system automatically takes you to the Dashboard view of Patch Manager.

Steps to Create a Company

1. Navigate to Companies from the left-hand menu.
2. Click Create Company.
3. Fill in the required details:
   • Name – Enter the company name.
   • Email – Provide a valid company email address.
   • Phone No. – Enter the contact number.
4. IP Configuration
   • Add a Host Name.
   • Provide Public IP and Private IP details.
   • Use the “+” button to add additional IPs.
   • Use the “-” button to remove an entry if not needed.
5. Click Create to save the company profile.
6. If you want to stop without saving, click Cancel.

Editing a Company

• To edit an existing company, go to the Companies tab.
• Select the company you want to update.
• Modify the fields as required and click Save/Update.

After creating or editing a company, you can also manage the users associated with it.

1. In the Companies tab, locate the company entry.
2. Click on the View icon next to the company.
3. You will be redirected to the Company Users page.

On the Company Users Page:

• Create a New User – Add a new user profile by entering details such as name, email, phone number, and role.
• Edit User Details – Select an existing user to update their information (e.g., contact details, access permissions).

Creating Billing Licenses for a Company:

Once users are created under a company, you can assign billing licenses.

1. Navigate to the Billing tab from the left-hand menu.
2. Click on the Create button.
3. Provide the required Billing License details, such as:
   • License Type (e.g., Standard, Enterprise, MSP).
   • Number of Licenses to allocate.
   • Duration/Validity (e.g., monthly, yearly).
   • Assigned Company/User.
4. Review the information entered.
5. Click Save/Create to generate the billing license.

Installing Host and Client Applications:

Prerequisite

Before installing host or client applications, ensure that:

• A Company has been created.
• Users are added under the company.
• Billing licenses are generated and assigned.

Steps to Install Host and Client

1. Log in to the Portal
   • From the machine where you want to install the applications, log in to the Ceburu Portal.
2. Navigate to Downloads
   • Go to the top-right download icon.
   • Choose the required platform (Windows or Linux).
   • Select Host or Client as needed.
3. Download the Executable
   • For Windows → host.exe or client.exe.
   • For Linux → corresponding installer package.
4. Install the Application
   • Run the installer on the target machine.
   • Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation.

• Install host.exe on systems acting as host machines.
• Install client.exe on client systems that need patching and monitoring.

Verify Host Assignment

• Navigate to Host Assigned in the portal.
• Ensure the machine details (Company Name, MAC Address, Private/Public IP, Platform, Computer Name) appear in the list.

In the Host Assigned section of Patch Manager, administrators can define and manage subnets for better organization and network-based grouping of machines. This feature allows mapping hosts into specific subnets such as workstations, servers, or VDI environments.

Adding Subnets:

1. Navigate to Host Assigned from the left-hand menu.
2. Select the Company (e.g., Acordis Corp).
3. Under the list of assigned hosts, click on the Subnet (Edit) icon for the desired machine.
4. The Update Subnet dialog will appear.
5. Fill in the details:
   • Company Name – Auto-filled based on selection.
   • Private IP – Pre-filled with host’s private IP.
   • Subnet Type – Choose between Single Subnet or Multiple Subnets.
   • IP Ranges – Add subnet ranges (e.g., 172.16.10.0/24).
   • Subnet Name – Provide a descriptive name (e.g., Workstations).
6. To add more subnets, click the “+” button.
7. To remove an entry, click the “-” button.
8. Click Submit to save changes.

Viewing Missing Patches:

1. Navigate to Patches from the left-hand menu.
2. The Missing Patches list will display:
   • App Name – Application requiring updates.
   • Missing Systems – Number of systems missing the patch.
   • Latest Version – Available updated version.
   • Company Name – Company associated with the missing patch.
3. You can sort or filter patches by company, app name, or system count.
4.  Viewing Application Details

• Click on the Eye icon under the Action column.
• You will be redirected to the Agents → Applications page.
• Here, details for the specific application are displayed, including:
  • Company name
  • App name
  • MAC address
  • Local IP
  • Platform
  • Current version
  • Latest version

Patch Actions Available

From the Applications view, you can perform:

• Install/Publish Patch – Deploy the patch to target systems.
• Uninstall Patch – Remove the patch from selected systems.
• Decline Patch – Exclude a patch if not needed for a specific environment.
• Schedule Patch – Set a time for patch installation.
• Restart Agent – Restart the patch agent service if required.

How to View Declined Patches:

1. Navigate to Decline Patches from the left-hand menu.
2. Select the Company Name from the dropdown (e.g., Acordis Corp).
3. The Decline Patches table will display:
   • Patch Name – The declined application or update.
   • Missing Systems – Number of systems where this patch is missing.
   • Latest Version – Version of the declined patch.
   • Company Name – Associated company.
   • Action – Options to manage or export declined patches.

Host Client Applications:

The Host Client Applications section provides visibility into all client machines connected to a host. It shows patch compliance by listing the number of missing patches for each machine and allows administrators to drill down into specific details.

Viewing Host Client Applications

1. Navigate to Host Client Applications from the left-hand menu.
2. The table displays key details such as:
   • Host Computer Name
   • Host MAC Address
   • Company
   • Agent Computer (client machine name)
   • Agent IP Address
   • Agent Platform (e.g., Windows/Linux)
   • Agent Missing Patches
3. The Agent Missing Patches column shows the total number of patches missing on that particular client machine.

Viewing Application Details

• Click on the Eye icon  under the Action column for a specific machine.
• You will be redirected to the Host Client Applications Details page.

Here you can view:

• Computer Name & MAC Address
• Application Name installed on the machine
• Current Version
• Latest Available Version

This helps administrators identify which applications are outdated and require patching.

Application Uploader:

The Application Uploader feature allows administrators to upload, manage, and version custom applications for deployment across client machines. This is useful for distributing third-party or in-house applications that may not be part of standard patch repositories.

Creating a New Application

1. Navigate to Application Uploader from the left-hand menu.
2. Click Create.
3. Fill in the required details:
   • Company Name – Select the company for which the application is being uploaded.
   • Application Name – Provide the application name (e.g., ImageGlass).
   • Version Number – Enter the version (e.g., 1.8.3).
   • Platform – Choose the target platform (e.g., Windows, Linux).
   • Application File – Upload the installer file (e.g., .exe, .msi).
4. Click Create to save the application entry.
5. The uploaded application will appear in the Application Uploader list with details such as Company, App Name, Version, Platform, and File Name.

Editing or Delete Applications

• Edit – Update application details such as version number or file.
• Delete – Remove an uploaded application if no longer needed.
• Export / Email / Email Time – Share application upload data with teams.

Application Installer:

The Application Installer allows administrators to deploy uploaded applications directly onto selected systems within a company. This ensures centralized and consistent application installation across all endpoints.

Installing an application

1. Navigate to Application Installer from the left-hand menu.
2. Select the Company Name from the dropdown.
3. Select the Application Name you want to install (applications are pulled from the Application Uploader list).
4. Select the desired machine(s) by checking the boxes.
5. Click Install Application.

AI-Reports:

The AI-Reports module provides automated insights on application versions, vulnerabilities, and security fixes to help admins keep systems secure and compliant.

1. Go to AI-Reports from the left menu.
2. View the Notification List showing company, platform, version, and application name.
3. Click the Eye icon  to see detailed reports, including:
   • Version info and release date
   • Security fixes and CVEs
   • Audit findings and patch recommendations

AI Chat Assistant:

Ceburu Patch Manager helps you view the latest patches for applications across systems. You can check them directly in the Patches tab or use the AI Chat Assistant for quick help.

AI Chat Assistant is the fastest way to locate and check the latest patches without manual navigation.