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Last Updated: Jan 19, 2005 
Keeping dozens or hundreds of computers patched is an overwhelming task. Don't just try to keep up -- get proactive and simplify patch management with the best practices below.
Don't have a patch attack

(03 Dec 2004)

IT managers should stop trying to patch everything and focus instead on a multi-layered security architecture, experts said at a conference in Boston.

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>> Don't have a patch attack (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 09 Nov 2004
>> Threat management: Assessing patch rankings (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 04 Nov 2004
>> Buy time, patch virtually (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 11 Nov 2004
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>> Best practices for patch management
TIP :There are a number of issues to consider in selecting a patch management solution. Here's a quick review of five best ...
>> Proactive patch management
TIP :Why do so many corporate network environments get hit and adversely affected with malicious security attacks?
>> Prioritizing critical Windows patches
TIP :Microsoft recently announced a new list of critical vulnerabilities that must be patched ... but which ones should you patch ...
>> Tools to ease patching pains
TIP :Don't fret at the thought of keeping dozens, hundreds or thousands of computers patched. In part one of this series, Serdar ...
>> Quick tips for easier patching
TIP :In the conclusion of this two-part series, Serdar Yegulalp offers three basic techniques to make patching dozens or hundreds ...
>> Remind users to never patch from e-mail attachments
TIP :A new wave of viruses are being spread as fake patch announcements.
>> Is there a better way to manage patches and hotfixes?
ASK THE EXPERTS :How is a system administrator supposed to maintain patches, security and otherwise, on 50 servers? Please don't tell me to ...
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>> The administrator shortcut guide to patch management : Chapter 1, 'Why is patch management important?'

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