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Security and Patching: Step 2

Security and Patching

Manage security updates

After new desktops have been deployed, you must develop policies for using update-management procedures and technologies to maintain desktop security. Keeping desktops updated is key to ensuring that they remain in a secure state.

The Solution Accelerator for BDD shows you how to use update-management technologies and processes to keep your environment secure. The guide also describes the requirements for deploying and managing an update-management application.

Standard Edition

For more information about how to complete this step, see:

Standard  "Planning (Choosing an Update Methodology)" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Standard Edition

Standard  "Developing" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Standard Edition

Standard  Tool used for this task: the Trey Risk Template Tool, which is available in the Documents folder of the Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment Download.


Enterprise Edition

For more information about how to complete this step, see:

Enterprise  "Planning (Choosing an Update Methodology)" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Enterprise Edition

Enterprise  "Developing" in the Security Feature Team Guide, Enterprise Edition

Enterprise  Tool used for this task: the Woodgrove Risk Template Tool, which is available in the Documents folder of the  Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment Download.


Step 1 >> Step 2 >> Step 3


Additional Resources

Microsoft Security Center: Patch Management

Guidance that will help you to assess your environment and implement an effective software update and security patch management strategy.

Script Repository: Active Directory - Groups

Sample scripts for managing security and distribution groups within Microsoft Active Directory.

 

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