Introduction to Patch Management Best Practices

This section provides recommendations on configuring Security Controls for optimum performance. It also describes the best approach to use for a number of common patch management situations. Many of the following best practices are based on actual customer examples. This information has been compiled by Support and Sales Engineering personnel at Ivanti.

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• Console Software and Hardware Recommendations
• Port Requirements and Firewall Configuration
• Distributed Environment Management
• Agentless Patch Management
• Best Approach for Applying Patches in an Agentless Environment
• Automating Patch Management in an Agentless Environment
• Agent-Based Patch Management
• Agent Rollout Options
• Installing and Supporting Agents on Internet-Based Machines
• Agent-Based Product Level and Patch Deployment Process
• Guide to Surviving Patch Tuesday
• Microsoft SQL Server Database Maintenance
• Performing Patching in a Disconnected Environment