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Applying Updates for Dell PowerEdge Servers Using Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Part 2 sponsored by DellEMC and Intel® WHITE PAPER: Managing hardware updates is a key aspect of the MS Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 with the introduction of the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update. This article provides guidelines for the process and is the final segment of a two part series. Posted: 27 Jul 2006 \| Published: 01 Jul 2006 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Patch Management \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Software \| Software Upgrades \| Systems Testing

Ponemon - Costs and Consequences of Gaps in Vulnerability Response sponsored by ServiceNow WHITE PAPER: Ponemon Institute surveyed almost 3,000 IT security professionals across the globe to understand how organizations are responding to vulnerabilities. This paper presents the findings of the most recent report and compares it to the 2018 study – read on for the complete results. Posted: 08 Feb 2021 \| Published: 06 Aug 2020 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| IT Management \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Event Management \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Standards \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

2010 Endpoint Risk Assessment: Internal Vulnerabilities sponsored by Promisec WHITE PAPER: This study will show you the most common security issues that were found and how they were dealt with by the various organizations. Posted: 23 May 2011 \| Published: 23 May 2011 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Endpoint Security \| File Sharing Protocols \| Patch Management \| Risk Assessment \| Security Audits \| Test Results \| Virus Protection

Performance, Value and Protection for VMware View sponsored by FalconStor Software WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization is bringing a new approach to enterprise-wide desktop deployments aimed at providing a better end user and administrator experience than physical desktop deployments, by lowering acquisition and management cost, and offering a highly scalable, easy to deploy and fully protected desktop environment. Posted: 25 Oct 2010 \| Published: 25 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Data Recovery \| Desktop Virtualization \| Enterprise \| Patch Management \| Storage Infrastructure \| Tiered Storage \| User Experience \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VMware

SymEd Solutions from Symantec: Endpoint Management and Mobility sponsored by Insight Public Sector and Symantec WHITE PAPER: Uncover how to safely deploy IT in academia and revolutionize the experience of students and teachers alike without compromising security in today's threat-filled landscape. Posted: 29 Apr 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Education Industry \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Determining the Most Effective Endpont Management sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the need for a centralized endpoint management system that helps maximize business performance through quicker software deployment and maintaining compliance. Posted: 09 Sep 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2013 TOPICS: Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Software \| Software \| Software Implementation \| Software Licensing \| Software Maintenance

Unix, Linux Uptime and Reliability Increase; Patch Management Woes Plague Windows sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Use this report, the Yankee Group's Global Server Operating System Reliability Survey, to make an informed choice on which servers best fit your needs. Posted: 17 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2008 TOPICS: Downtime \| IT Managers \| Linux \| Patch Management \| Security \| SMBs \| TCO \| UNIX \| Windows

Why Free Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores why so-called "free" patch management solutions could really end up costing your organization more in the long run. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Intel Centrino Pro and Intel vPro Processor Technology sponsored by Intel Corporation WHITE PAPER: Learn how to improve security and management capabilities with Intel vPro processor technology. This white paper discusses how remote management can simplify systems management and save time for IT administrators. Posted: 21 Nov 2007 \| Published: 01 Nov 2007 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| IT Infrastructure \| Operating Systems \| Patch Management \| Remote Network Management \| Security Threats \| Server Hardware \| Server Virtualization \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Patch management: Fixing vulnerabilities before they are exploited sponsored by GFI LanGuard WHITE PAPER: Software updates are constant, and it's one of the most challeneging and resource-intensive tasks for an IT department. Securing vulnerabilities remains one of the most essential updates for IT pros. View this informative white paper to learn more about effective patch managment. Posted: 05 Sep 2012 \| Published: 05 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Data Security \| Operating Systems \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Security \| Security Management \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management