Re: Can I update a new patch for the whole windows computers of m y organization in my room?

[Mitchell Rowton <mitchell () attackprevention com>]

I would also look into HFNetChk, they have partnered with Microsoft and 
are leaders in patch management.

http://www.shavlik.com/

-
Mitchell Rowton
http://www.attackprevention.com


jay.stapleton () mnr gov on ca wrote:

> I've been using <a
> href="http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/psexec.shtml";>psexec</A>
> from sysinternals.
> It's quite handy for patch delivery.
>
> Then you just have to confirm that you are running the correct version of
> the patch for each operating system.
> I have a script set up to run psinfo (from the same package as psexec), use
> `cut` to pick out the version, and 
> run the correct patch.  I just have to feed it a list of IP addresses.
>
> If you've got a large network, <a
> href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/sus/default.mspx";>SUS</a>
> or from 
> Microsoft might better suit your needs.
>
> - Jay Stapleton
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s970501 () ku edu np [mailto:s970501 () ku edu np]
> Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 9:23 AM
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Can I update a new patch for the whole windows computers of my
> organization in my room?
>
>
> Hi, i have a question.
> Can I update a new patch for the whole windows computers of my
> organization in my room?
> usually, i run windows-update from all the computers. or download patch
> file once and run it on every computer.
> it's really time consuming job, you know...
> anybody can give me a neat advice??? :)
>
>
>
>
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