Re: Can I update a new patch for the whole windows computers of m y organization in my room?

From: Mitchell Rowton (mitchell_at_attackprevention.com)
Date: 10/18/03

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To: jay.stapleton@mnr.gov.on.ca

    I would also look into HFNetChk, they have partnered with Microsoft and
    are leaders in patch management.

    http://www.shavlik.com/

    -
    Mitchell Rowton
    http://www.attackprevention.com

    jay.stapleton@mnr.gov.on.ca wrote:

    > I've been using <a
    > href="http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/psexec.shtml">psexec</A>
    > from sysinternals.
    > It's quite handy for patch delivery.
    >
    > Then you just have to confirm that you are running the correct version of
    > the patch for each operating system.
    > I have a script set up to run psinfo (from the same package as psexec), use
    > `cut` to pick out the version, and
    > run the correct patch. I just have to feed it a list of IP addresses.
    >
    > If you've got a large network, <a
    > href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/sus/default.mspx">SUS</a>
    > or from
    > Microsoft might better suit your needs.
    >
    > - Jay Stapleton
    >
    >
    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: s970501@ku.edu.np [mailto:s970501@ku.edu.np]
    > Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 9:23 AM
    > To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
    > Subject: Can I update a new patch for the whole windows computers of my
    > organization in my room?
    >
    >
    > Hi, i have a question.
    > Can I update a new patch for the whole windows computers of my
    > organization in my room?
    > usually, i run windows-update from all the computers. or download patch
    > file once and run it on every computer.
    > it's really time consuming job, you know...
    > anybody can give me a neat advice??? :)
    >
    >
    >
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