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Survey about security maintenance windows


From: Thomas Carter <tcarter () AUSTINCOLLEGE EDU>
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:47:10 +0000

I put together a quick survey about maintenance windows for security issues. My definition of a maintenance window is a 
time we can remove any IT system from service without prior notice or approval. We're wrestling with the best 
frequencies/times/days/etc and I wanted to see what was working for others. This is specifically about maintenance when 
security fixes, patches/updates, firmware upgrades, etc are done.

The survey is here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/38JFPBX

I appreciate any input you can provide; responses will be kept confidential. If others are interested, I'll summarize 
the results here in a week or two.

Thanks,
Thomas Carter
Network & Operations Manager
Austin College

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