UpdateEXPERT White-Papers

This paper provides Information Technology executives and administrators with an overview of the need for effective patch management and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of available automated patch management solutions. It also reviews the specific benefits of St. Bernard Software's patch management tool, UpdateEXPERT.

Read the full UpdateEXPERT Report on how to take the Risks our of Patch management

This report describes the responsibilities and challenges systems administrators face in keeping their networks safe from major security vulnerabilities, including risks to uptime, the lack of available resources and the special knowledge needed. In short, how to survive and still ensure the system quality, uptime and security within their companies and organizations.

Read the full UpdateEXPERT Report on why Patching Servers and deploting service packs and security Updates is not an Easy task

This report outlines the different agent and agent-less options that systems administrations have for managing systems within unique computing environments. Examples are provided showing common instances of managing systems with a variety of configurations, including isolated and locked down machines. Discover how a solution that handles both situations can benefit your model.

Read the full UpdateEXPERT Optional Agent Architecture

When the W32. Slammer Worm appeared in early 2003, there was much speculation on where to place the blame. Some were blaming the network administrators who neglected to apply the patches, others were blaming Microsoft. This report focuses on the history behind the Slammer Worm, how to handle vulnerabilities and what you can do to better protect valuable assets in the future.

Read the full UpdateEXPERT review by Aberdeen

Aberdeen's IT Buyer's Guide to Security Currency Solutions includes the spotlight on UpdateEXPERT provided here. This handbook is for IT buyers who must get ahead and stay ahead of problems posed by a tidal wave of security vulnerabilities across desktops, servers, network devices, and applications. Visit the Aberdeen Group for details on how to obtain a copy of the complete Buyer's Guide.

Read the full UpdateEXPERT review by Aberdeen