4.6. Chapter Essentials
Keeping Windows up to date Know the value of updates. Windows operating systems and applications need to be updated regularly with patches, fixes, and other updates. As bugs, vulnerabilities, and performance issues are discovered, Microsoft releases these updates to help keep the operating systems and applications secure and running at their peak performance.
Choosing an update tool Know the available tools and where they're used. Smaller networks of about 50 or fewer clients will typically use Automatic Updates to download and deploy updates to clients automatically. This requires very little administrative work, but it also doesn't give much administrative control. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a free product ...
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