Patching resource kit

From vulnerability scanning to patching flubs, here's a collection of other helpful resources to ensure your patching efforts are effective – without having to rely on a patching tool.

Scanning and testing

Patch deployment

Patching flubs

Ask the Patch Management Expert

Patch management must-dos

 Home: Introduction
 Step 1: Do understand what is being patched
 Step 2: Do review patches every day
 Step 3: Do make sure patches are actually being applied
 Step 4: Do it yourself when necessary
 Resource kit: Tips for testing, deploying and fixing patches

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Brien M. Posey, MCSE, MVP Brien M. Posey is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for his work with Windows 2000 Server and IIS. He has served as CIO for a nationwide chain of hospitals and was once in charge of IT security for Fort Knox. As a freelance technical writer, he has written for Microsoft, TechTarget, CNET, ZDNet, MSD2D, Relevant Technologies and other technology companies. Copyright 2005 TechTarget

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