Summary

Although many tools exist for maintaining and deploying updates to Windows systems, software updates in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager implements a best of breed, single-stop-shop by integrating the process into a robust, cradle-to-grave, systems management tool. By using existing software tools such as WSUS and the WUA, ConfigMgr can leverage existing, known-good processes and code while extending them to new levels. This chapter discussed the ConfigMgr software update functionality, implementing it successfully within your organization, and taking advantage of supplementary tools such as SCUP and NAP. The combination of these tools gives you the flexibility to deploy updates in a manner that is user-friendly and meets the ...

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