Cross Platform Patching
I support multiple platforms, and while I feel I have strong practices for Windows desktop and server OSs, I feel I am alway behind on patching Apple products. Some of it seems to be delayed patch...
View ArticlePatch notifications/discussions
I have found great resources for some vendors products and patches ( Like the Windows Secrets Newsletter for Windows Patches), but I feel overwhelmed by the number of resources I seem to need to check...
View ArticleWSUS falling short - missing patches
When using WSUS I find there are updates that are not being pushed without a clear reason why. Sometimes there seem to be an issue with pre-requisites not being identified or accepted, others with...
View ArticleWhy choose Shavlik?
There seem to be a few software vendors offering similar products. What sets Shavlik apart from companies like Secunia, beyond the ability to integrate with Spiceworks?
View ArticleQuestion from Peter
Peter posted this question earlier: whats the best amount of time to leave between microsoft releasing a patch and knowing that its going to be safe to deploy?
View ArticleWindows Update Service
I am a new network administrator at a new company. Supposedly there is a workstation setup somewhere on the network that is configured to push out MS updates. No one knows what that machine is, but...
View ArticleMicrosoft Releases 12 New Security Bulletins
Microsoft has released 12 new security bulletins. Shavlik is currently testing these patches and will release updated XML files shortly. MS11-003: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer...
View ArticlePatching on a disconnected network
I am working in a fairly unique environment, we have two windows domains, one has internet access, and the second is completely disconnected from the rest of the world. This brings up some interesting...
View ArticleCan I patch archived files with IT.Shavlik.com?
Can I patch archived files with IT.Shavlik.com?
View ArticlePatching production servers
Hi! How does one verify the patches before applying them to productions servers? It does not seem reasonable to have an updated copy of all server types. Even if I did how would I simulate "real"...
View ArticleVUM vs WSUS - Which one is recommended?
Hi. I have the VMWare essentials package, and can use VMWare Update Manager to manage patches for my VM's. I can also use WSUS to manage patches. What are the advantages / disadvantages of each? Or...
View ArticleRemote (Work at Home) updating?
A large percentage of our staff works from home. These are the computers I am most concerned about. They currently do not VPN into our network, so I can't use the standard tools I do in the office for...
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