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Device → Get Software Patches

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Overview

This node interacts with the NinjaOne API to retrieve software patches installed on a specific device. It is useful for IT administrators or support teams who need to monitor or audit the software patch status of devices managed within NinjaOne. For example, it can be used to fetch all software patches applied to a device to ensure compliance or troubleshoot issues related to software updates.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetch all software patches installed on a device by providing the device ID.
  2. Use the node to automate patch reporting for devices in an IT environment.

Properties

Name Meaning
Device ID The unique identifier of the device for which software patches are to be retrieved.
Request Options Additional settings to control the request behavior, such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy settings, and request timeout.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the software patch.
  • name - The name of the software patch.
  • version - The version number of the software patch.
  • releaseDate - The release date of the software patch.
  • status - The installation status of the software patch on the device.

Dependencies

  • NinjaOne API with OAuth2 authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Device ID is correct and the device exists in NinjaOne to avoid 'not found' errors.
  • Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests time out or fail to connect.
  • If SSL certificate validation fails, consider enabling 'Ignore SSL Issues' but be aware of security risks.
  • Verify that the OAuth2 credentials are valid and have sufficient permissions to access device software patch data.

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