For server administrators, patch management can be a way of life. But for home users, patch management is a distant thought in most home computer users. Knowing when to patch products and how often patches need to be applied are some of the questions that most home users never think about. Knowing what to patch and when can make a difference in the security of your home computer or network.
Automating Patch Management
More and more programs are now offering auto update of their software. Applying patches every time the program needs to be updated. Although these updates dont always mean it is for the sake of security, a security patch may be issued along with the update. Microsoft Windows now offers windows updates automatically. So updating windows is easier than ever when users choose this option.
Problems with Patches
One problem with patching software is breaking other programs. This is usually only the case with updates from larger programs that other programs hang on. Such as operating systems, anti virus software, etc… Smaller programs that other programs dont rely on are usually immune from this. During automated patch management, this...
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