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Managing Updates and Safeguarding Your Systems

Published: August 31, 2007

The exploitation of security vulnerabilities in operating systems and application software can lead to loss of revenue and intellectual property. Having properly configured systems, using the latest software, and installing the recommended software updates can help you mitigate this threat. Use the resources in this learning path to help you manage updates and simplify the task of protecting your systems.

Resources

 

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Content Type and Level Definitions

Content Type Key

Content TypeDescription
GuideGuides include written instructions or commentary such as white papers, resource kits, multi-chapter guides (online or download), and articles.
Webcast

Webcasts are 60-to-90-minute live broadcasts featuring interactive technical presentations, product demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions presented by an expert on Microsoft technology, the industry, or both. All content is recorded and made available on demand.

Online Seminar

An online seminar is a compilation of resources from a live event, and can include Powerpoint presentations, video demonstrations, online and downloadable white papers, tools, and other resources.

Virtual Lab and Hands-On Lab

Virtual and Hands-On Labs allow users to test Microsoft software and servers in a sandbox environment.

Tool

Tools are downloadable applications or software that can help users accomplish specific tasks.

Level Key

LevelDescription
100

Introductory and overview material. Assumes little or no expertise with topic and covers topic concepts, functions, features, and benefits.

200

Intermediate material. Assumes 100-level knowledge and provides specific details about the topic.

300

Advanced material. Assumes 200-level knowledge, in-depth understanding of features in a real-world environment, and strong coding skills. Provides a detailed technical overview of a subset of product/technology features, covering architecture, performance, migration, deployment, and development.

400

Expert material. Assumes a deep level of technical knowledge and experience and a detailed, thorough understanding of topic. Provides expert-to-expert interaction and coverage of specialized topics.

 

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