To efficiently monitor the status of an ISE (Identity Services Engine) patch upgrade, especially after its initial application to the Primary Administration Node, you can utilize a dedicated feature within the ISE administrative interface. This allows you to track the patch's deployment progress across all other nodes in your deployment.
Monitoring ISE Patch Application Status
After an ISE patch has been successfully applied to your Primary Administration Node, it begins propagating to the remaining nodes in your deployment. Checking the status is crucial to ensure consistent and successful upgrades across your entire ISE infrastructure. The system provides a clear path to verify the real-time status of these deployments.
Step-by-Step Guide to Verify Patch Status
You can easily check the progress of an applied patch by following these straightforward steps within the Cisco ISE console:
- Navigate to Administration: Log in to your Cisco ISE Primary Administration Node and locate the "Administration" menu.
- Access Maintenance Settings: From the "Administration" menu, select "Maintenance." This section contains tools for system upkeep and monitoring.
- Go to Patch Management: Within the "Maintenance" options, click on "Patch Management." This page lists all installed patches and allows for their management.
- Select the Applied Patch: On the "Patch Management" page, you will see a list of installed patches. Click the radio button next to the specific patch version (e.g., "Patch Version 1" or the relevant patch identifier) for which you want to check the status.
- View Node Status: After selecting the patch, click the "Show Node Status" button.
This action will display a detailed overview of the selected patch's application status on each node within your ISE deployment.
Understanding the "Show Node Status" Output
Upon clicking "Show Node Status," the ISE interface typically presents a table or list detailing the status for each configured node. This view provides valuable insights into the patch deployment process:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Node Name | The hostname or IP address of each individual ISE node in your deployment. |
| Patch Status | Indicates the current state of the patch on that specific node. Common statuses include: Applied, Pending, Failed, Rolled Back, or Not Applied. |
| Last Updated | A timestamp showing when the status for that particular node was last refreshed, helping you determine how recent the information is. |
| Details | (Optional, sometimes a link or separate column) Provides more granular information or error messages if the patch application failed on a specific node. |
By regularly monitoring this status, administrators can quickly identify any nodes where the patch application might be pending or has failed, allowing for timely intervention and troubleshooting to ensure a consistent and secure ISE environment.
