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Patch Management: Managing and Maintaining Windows Updates

Overview The number of patches and updates software vendors release is increasing, as is the complexity of the patches, updates, and service packs released. Although this is a positive step in closing security vulnerabilities and keeping applications current, the sheer volume of patches and updates can overwhelm IT professionals. TechRepublic's Patch Management: Managing and Maintaining Windows Updates outlines simple strategies, and describes several tools, for deploying and managing patches.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	TechRepublic	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	August 2004	Downloads	653
Format	White Papers
Topics	Windows XP, Security Management, Security Tools, Windows 3.1 - 95 - 98 - Me, Best Practices, Windows NT - 2000 - 2003, Security Applications

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