PATCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
As operating systems have become more complex, the need for patch management became more critical. There are many systems out there for managing patches, including open source patch management systems, “home grown” systems, Symantec’s Altiris, Microsoft’s System Management Server/System Center, and Microsoft’s Windows Software Update Services.
Altiris
Symantec’s Altiris management software allows for the management of a wide spectrum of clients, including Windows, UNIX, Linux, and MacOS machines—all from a single management platform. Altiris has the ability to discover, catalog, and inventory software on Windows, UNIX, Linux, and Mac systems, which can help determine the patch level of the computers in your organization. ...
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