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TechNet Webcast: Shop Talk Discussion on Patch Management at Microsoft Using SMS 2003 - Level 200

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Overview This webcast tells how the Microsoft Information and Technology Group (Microsoft's IT department) patches its desktop and server environment using SMS 2003. Microsoft IT turned to SMS 2003 to manage the deployment of security and software updates across the enterprise, and in doing so, dramatically decreased their patch deployment time, automated many more functions, and reduced the amount of time writing and testing patch distribution scripts. The presenters discuss the technology, processes, and vital lessons learned at every step of the way.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Microsoft
Live Date	5th May 2004 00:00 BST
Format	Webcast
Topics	Monitoring Systems, Infrastructure Management

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