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A variety of patch management tools are available to help you provide patching services or enable your customers to patch themselves. These tips describe the various tools and how to use them, from Windows Server Update Services and Microsoft Systems Management Server to vendor products.

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PatchLink offers solid flaw management
(Presented by SearchSecurity.com)
SearchSecurity.com | 16 Jan 2007
ARTICLE - Product review: PatchLink Update 6.3 is a solid solution to the enterprise patch management problem and demonstrates its true power in a Windows environment.
WSUS vs. SMS: Choosing a Windows patch management tool
SearchSecurityChannel.com | 19 Oct 2006
TIP - Value-added resellers (VARs) and security consultants who formerly used Microsoft's Software Update Services to manage their customers' patches have several options for replacing SUS.
Automated patch management for SMB customers
Expert: Felicia Wetter | 06 Dec 2006
EXPERT RESPONSE - There is no one-size-fits-all solution for patch management, but going with a vendor with a long history is a viable option. Make sure to test a few products to find the one that meets your customer's requirements.
The true cost of offering patch management services
SearchSecurityChannel.com | 12 Apr 2007
TIP - There are obvious costs to offering patch management services, then there are the not-so-obvious that you can't necessarily skimp on. This article identifies those costs.
Are there any patch management products that track the patching process?
(Presented by SearchSecurity.com)
Expert: Michael Cobb, featured expert | 13 Jun 2006
EXPERT RESPONSE - Before you dip into your IT budget to solve your patching problems, read this Q&A. Our platform security expert examines why security pros should consider using available freeware products to track and manage their...
Products of the Year: Patch management
(Presented by SearchSecurity.com)
SearchSecurity.com | 04 Jan 2005
TIP - Information Security magazine unveils the best patch management products of 2004.
NetChk Protect 5.5
(Presented by SearchSecurity.com)
SearchSecurity.com | 27 Apr 2006
TIP - Information Security magazine's contributing editor, Wayne Rash , reviews Shavlik Technologies NetChk Protect 5.5
Pitching patch: RFP bakeoff
(Presented by SearchSecurity.com)
SearchSecurity.com | 27 May 2005
GENERIC - Information Security magazine asked vendors to propose a patch system for a fictional enterprise. Their responses reveal more than just their product spec sheets.
SUS, WSUS, SMS and beyond
(Presented by SearchSecurity.com)
SearchSecurity.com | 16 Nov 2005
TIP - This tip outlines the differences between SUS, WSUS and SMS, and offers advice on when to invest in a third-party patching tool.
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