CHAPTER 15

Windows Update

In this final chapter, you will learn about the processes required to maintain your Windows computers. Both client and server technologies are addressed. No software solution can be used for a long period of time without eventually requiring patches or replacement. The software will prove to have vulnerabilities, or you may encounter stability problems. You may need to add new features. For these and many other reasons, you must know how to update your computer. The following topics explain the update process:

  • Understanding hotfixes and service packs
  • Planning for Windows Update and Microsoft Update

Understanding Hotfixes and Service Packs

Patch management is the process used to maintain the security and stability of ...

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