The Process of Updating Network Software
You must plan to update every network component that uses software. This naturally includes client and server operating systems and applications, but it also includes routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and switches. To keep your systems up to date, follow these steps:
Assemble an update team.
Inventory all software in your organization. Then, contact each software vendor and determine its process of notifying customers of software updates. Some vendors will directly notify you of updates via e-mail, but others require you to check a website regularly. Assign individuals to identify software updates on a regular basis. For example, someone on your team should be responsible for checking every software ...
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