Application patch management updates software to remove bugs and security loopholes, so it is an important service that every business needs to buy. We review the options. Keeping applications up to ...

Servers are complicated machines, requiring cool rooms and regular updates and maintenance to run properly. The problem is, many IT departments are understaffed, and adding server management on top of ...

Corporate customers who anticipate the springtime release of upgrades to Microsoft’s no-cost patch management software have some disappointment ahead: They will not only have to wait till later in the ...

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Microsoft Tuesday took two steps towards completing the foundation for its future patch management tools, which will range from free software to full-blown licensed management platforms. The first ...

What is patch management software? Patch management software helps IT departments acquire, test and install code changes for the software running in the enterprise. It can also assess vulnerabilities ...

Successful patch management requires the formation of a robust process to ensure timely and accurate application and security fixes within an IT environment. Throughout 2004/05, patch-management ...

Next to random Windows problems and day-to-day systems management, I find patch management the nastiest task for an enterprise Windows systems admin. It’s often frustrating, time-consuming, and ...

Patches are now a major part of any system administrator's life - but what is the most effective way to keep network security up to date without it becoming a full-time job? Nobody knows when the ...