Update Management

Manage the software and security updates you need to deploy to the servers, desktop, and mobile computers in your organization.

Understanding Update Management

1. Get Started

Get started with update management
Review key steps, tools, and technologies for this phase

2. Plan and Assess

Get the latest information on all updates for Microsoft products
Review key steps, tools, and technologies for this phase

3. Identify

Review key steps, tools, and technologies for this phase

4. Evaluate and Review

Review key steps, tools, and technologies for this phase

5. Deploy

Review key steps, tools, and technologies for this phase

6. Manage Security Updates

Explore security update strategies

Featured Content

Last updated: August 6, 2008

How to find Windows Vista drivers for all your hardware
Even if you're the cautious type, there's no need to go overboard before upgrading to Windows Vista. This guide helps keep thing simple.

Devices and drivers
Get guidance on how to find and configure device drivers, including links to information about the latest drivers for Windows Vista.

New, revised, and rereleased updates for Microsoft products other than Windows
This page lists all new, revised, and rereleased updates for non-Windows, non-security products. Current Windows content can be found at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199

New: Version 2.1 of MBSA Released
Version 2.1 of the Microsoft Security Baseline Analyzer has been released. Get the details and the free download at the TechNet Security Center.

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Find new and changed Windows updates.
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Community Highlights

Update Services community
Find answers, join in chats, and share best practices and tips with your peers.
Connected Corner looks at WSUS 3.0.
Find upcoming Update Management Events.
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Update Management Blogs

Microsoft Update Product Team Blog
The latest happenings, developments, and news from the MU product team.

WSUS Product Team Blog
WSUS Product Team thoughts, information, tips and tricks.

Related Resources

SMS MVPs

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Cliff Hobbs - Windows Server System - SMS
Cliff is a UK-based systems management consultant who specialises in systems management tools.

Shaminda Illangantilaka - Windows Server System - SMS
Over 7 years experience in design, development and implementation of systems infrastructure

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Featured Update Management Forums

System Center

System Center Essentials - Updates
Update management, including Microsoft and third-party updates

System Center Essentials - Software Deployment
Software deployments, advanced scenarios, deployment status

System Center Essentials - Inventory
Hardware and software inventory collection and reporting

System Center Configuration Manager

Configuration Manager – Operating System Deployment
Discussion on the Operating System Deployment feature for System Center Configuration Manager

Configuration Manager – Software Updates Management
Discussion on the Software Updates Management feature for System Center Configuration Manager

System Center Online Services

Asset Inventory Service Software Identification
Forum for System Center Online Services Asset Inventory Service Software Identification