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Additonal reasons why patching is important. This excerpt from The administrator shortcut guide to patch management explains the cost of having poor security and the benefits of fitting patching into your overall security.
Summary: This How To explains patch management, including how to keep single or multiple servers up to date. Additional software is not required, except for the tools available for download from Microsoft. Operations and security policy should adopt a patch management process. This How To defines the processes required to create a sound patch management system.