Viewing Alerts and Notifications
Alerts and Notifications are used to notify users that new patches have been downloaded and are available for Cloud Manager, as well as the patch details and priority.
Note: You must subscribe to the IH_91_Linux download channel.
Use the Manage Updates page in Cloud Manager Settings to apply the PRPs. See Updating Cloud Manager Overview
The Notifications and Alerts tile is displayed on the Cloud Manager Homepage. If new patches are available the tile will indicate the number of notifications.
This example illustrates the Notifications and Alerts tile on the Cloud Manager homepage.
Select the Notifications and Alerts tile to view the Patch Notifications page.
Note: Only unapplied patch notifications are displayed.
This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Patch Notifications page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.
Patch notifications are displayed. Use the > button to view the notification information.
This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Notification Information. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.
The notification information includes a description and priority, as well as the patch information.
When you enable notifications, you will be alerted if you perform an activity in Cloud Manager that is affected by the patch. For example, you want to create a new environment or apply a PeopleTools patch. To enable notifications, select the Notifications and Alerts tile, then select Notification Settings.
This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Notification Settings page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.
Field or Control |
Description |
|---|---|
Enable Alert Notifications |
Select Yes to enable notifications. If you select No, you will not receive a notification when performing an activity affected by the patch. |
Example Creating Environment
If notifications are enabled and a patch affects creating an environment, a message will be displayed.
This example illustrates a notification on the Create Environment page, when a patch is available and notifications are enabled.
Field or Control |
Description |
|---|---|
Cancel |
Select to cancel. Apply the patch using the Manage Updates page. |
Ignore and continue |
Select to ignore the notification and continue. |
Example Apply PeopleTools Patch
If notifications are enabled and a patch affects applying a PeopleTools patch, a message will be displayed.
This example illustrates a notification on the Apply PeopleTools Patch page, when a patch is available and notifications are enabled.
Field or Control |
Description |
|---|---|
Cancel |
Select to cancel. Apply the patch using the Manage Updates page. |
Ignore and continue |
Select to ignore the notification and continue. |