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Applying maintenance to Universal Agent refers to the increase from its currently installed Maintenance level (see Versioning) to a later Maintenance level; for example, applying maintenance to a 7.4.0.0 Agent to increase its maintenance level to 7.4.0.1.
(Upgrading an Agent refers to the increase from its currently installed Version, Release, or Modification level to a later Version, Release, or Modification level; for example, upgrading a 6.2.0.1 Agent to a 7.24.0.0 Agent.)
Applying Maintenance to Linux/Unix and Windows Agents
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