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TechNet Webcast: A More Secure and Well-Managed Infrastructure (Part 13 of 18): Installing and Configuring SMS (Level 300)

whitepaper Software and patch management are time-consuming and costly. This webcast shows how Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS 2003) helps IT professionals manage and maintain servers and clients quickly and efficiently.

Tags: monitoring systems

[20 May 2008]

TechNet Webcast: Implementing the New Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (Level 200)

whitepaper SMS and Windows Server Update Services technologies have been combined to provide SMS customers with a new SMS security update scan tool for enterprise patch management. Microsoft has just released a new scan tool for Microsoft Systems Management...

Tags: monitoring systems

[20 May 2008]

Financial Group Enhances Operations Through Services Engagement

whitepaper To more effectively and efficiently run the update and patch management process, Samba IT leaders wanted to create a consistent, structured approach to the process. This service is based on Microsoft Operations Framework and Information Technology...

Tags: customer support services

[11 May 2008]

TechNet Webcast: Changes to Critical Patch Management in SMS 2003 SP1 (Level 200)

whitepaper Systems Management Server 2003 SP1 adds new features to assist in the task of identifying and deploying critical security patches to the infrastructure. This webcast will show how these improvements help to simplify this essential process and make...

Tags: monitoring systems

[02 May 2008]

TechNet Webcast: Agility Now (Part 03 of 10): Making Identity and Access Management a Reality With Successful Implementation (Level 200)

whitepaper The attendee will learn how to implement Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) for inventory, security, and patch management, and how to deploy Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) to integrate computers running the Linux operating...

Tags: infrastructure management

[11 Apr 2008]

"Sasser", "Blaster" and "MyDoom": Why Your Network and AV Providers Can't Stop Them

whitepaper The "Virtual Patch" process protects systems against attack during the interim of time between the discovery of vulnerability and the availability and manual application of a security patch. Upon notification of a new threat, a "Virtual Patch" can...

Tags: security tools, agents, vulnerability, availability

[10 Apr 2008]

TechNet Webcast: Security Patch Management Tools (Part 3) - SMS With the SUS Feature Pack - Level 200

whitepaper The presenter of this webcast will discuss using Systems Management Server (SMS) and the Software Update Services (SUS) Feature Pack as patch management tools in the environment and how they fit into a comprehensive patch management strategy.

Tags: application servers

[27 Mar 2008]

Deploying Virtual Infrastructure on Standard Operating Systems

whitepaper However, using established operating systems to virtualize workloads offers a variety of benefits related to compatibility, robustness, functionality, security, and manageability issues such as patch management.

Tags: infrastructure management

[19 Mar 2008]

Cisco and IBM Provide High-Voltage Grid Operator With Increased Reliability and Manageability of Its Telecommunication Infrastructure

whitepaper Forward Error Control patch-panel solution with Asset Lifecycle Management and Joint Cisco-IBM team covering development, implementation and maintenance was deployed. Terna wanted to eliminate grid blackout risks induced by possible...

Tags: atm

[04 Mar 2008]

Ensuring Security and Compliance through Automated Patch Management

whitepaper Learn about the following patch management challenges and solutions to solve them: In the face of today's security challenges, IT organizations are forced to respond quickly, decisively and efficiently in patching systems while minimizing any...

Tags: organizational, centers, downtime, forced

[12 Dec 2007]

Microsoft Webcast: Security Series (Part 7 of 8): Keeping Software Updated and Secure With Patch Management (Level 200)

whitepaper The presenter of this webcast discusses how a patch management system, such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), can help to streamline and simplify the complex task of enterprise patch management.

Tags: security management, management system, patch, patch management

[20 Sep 2007]

Software and Patch Management with Software Update Service, Windows Update and SMS - Level 200

whitepaper Review Systems Management Server (SMS) features and learn how to install and distribute SUS packages for SMS. This webacst covers installation and configuration of Software Update Services (SUS) and use of Group Policy to configure clients to use...

Tags: group policy, software update services, sus, policy

[16 Sep 2007]

Software and Patch Management with Software Update Service, Windows Update and SMS - Level 200

whitepaper Review Systems Management Server (SMS) features and learn how to install and distribute SUS packages for SMS. This webacst covers installation and configuration of Software Update Services (SUS) and use of Group Policy to configure clients to use...

Tags: upgrades and migration, group policy, software update services, sus

[16 Sep 2007]

Fuji Xerox Boosts Efficiency and In-House Knowledge

whitepaper The company engaged Oracle Support Services to proactively manage upgrades, patch deployment, and advanced support. The company wanted to maximize efficiency of software platform to support aggressive supply-chain management project incorporating...

Tags: monitoring systems, chain, supply, supply chain

[05 Sep 2007]

Microsoft Webcast: Security Series (Part 7 of 8): Keeping Software Updated and Secure With Patch Management (Level 200)

whitepaper The presenter of this webcast discusses how a patch management system, such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), can help to streamline and simplify the complex task of enterprise patch management.

Tags: management system, patch, patch management, risks

[31 Aug 2007]

Database Administration Challenges are Shifting

whitepaper Forrester predicts that database upgrade and patch management will surpass performance and tuning to become the single most challenging activity by 2006. With top database management systems (DBMS) vendors rolling out new innovative features around...

Tags: database management, tuning, performance tuning, activity

[10 Jul 2007]

The Total Cost of Security Patch Management: A Comparison of Microsoft Windows and Open Source Software

whitepaper There is conflicting information in the IT community about whether security patch management in Microsoft Windows client and sever operating systems is more expensive than their open source software (OSS) counterparts.

Tags: microsoft windows, patch, patch management, security patch

[09 Jul 2007]

IT and compliance: A risk <strong>management</strong> 'odd couple'

IT and compliance: A risk management 'odd couple'

Comment These frameworks help to govern basic practices such as patch management, for example. Accenture's Okin says: "Three or four years ago, people wouldn't understand simple stuff around patch management.

Tags: paypal, risk management, risk

[02 Jul 2007]

Patch Management Using Microsoft Systems Management Server - Solution Guide

whitepaper This paper provides guidance for deploying software patches, service packs, and Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) fixes patches using Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). This document offers conceptual information, design and configuration best...

Tags: application servers, practices, patches, configuration

[26 Jun 2007]

Solaris Patch Management: Recommended Strategies

whitepaper Patch management is a process in which IT professionals manage their systems so that the most appropriate software available is installed. This white paper addresses the strategies for Solaris Patch Management and covers the topics like patch...

Tags: performing, patch, patch management, functionality

[25 Jun 2007]

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