Maintain Security with Systems Management Server

To help you keep your software and computers secure from attacks, Microsoft provides a security program that regularly delivers service packs, security rollup packages, and security patches. This page is your starting point for staying on top of the latest security updates for Systems Management Server (SMS).

Security Patch Management in SMS 2003

Learn how SMS 2003 includes patch management tools to help make your systems more secure from security vulnerabilities than ever before. Read the datasheet or watch a demonstration to find out more.


Downloads

Search TechNet for Security Patches

Look for security patches and hotfixes you can download to help prevent vulnerabilities on your system.

Search Download Center for Updates and Documentation

Search for the available SMS updates and security downloads.

Windows Update

Get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a selection of updates.

SMS Service Packs

Get the lastest service packs for SMS.

Go to Office Resource Kit to Find the Tools You Need

To help keep your systems and information safe, get the latest tools and security patches from the Microsoft Office Resource Kit.

Latest Internet Explorer Cumulative Patch

Download the latest patch that eliminates all previously-addressed security vulnerabilities affecting Internet Explorer, as well as additional newly discovered vulnerabilities. The latest update includes the functionality of all previously-released patches.

Software Update Services 1.0 with Service Pack 1

Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) 1.0 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) enables administrators to deploy critical updates to Windows 2000-based, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 computers.

SMS Software Update Services Feature Pack

The SMS Software Update Services (SUS) Feature Pack contains the following tools: the Security Update Inventory Tool, the Microsoft Office Inventory Tool for Updates, the Distribute Software Updates Wizard, and the SMS Web Reporting Tool with Web Reports Add-in for Software Updates.

Patch Management Using Microsoft Software Update Services 1.0 SP1

This solution accelerator provides guidance for deploying critical and security updates to Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 using Microsoft Software Update Services. It describes how Microsoft Software Update Services should be designed and configured to support patch management and describes the operational processes and procedures to make patch management successful.

Security Toolkit

Order the Security Toolkit, which includes tools that provide a baseline level of security for servers that are connected to the Internet. It also includes security patches for vulnerabilities that the Microsoft Security Response Center has determined to be of potentially high severity for systems that are connected to the Internet.


Troubleshoot and Maintain

Systems Management Server Security Center

Learn how to safely install a new copy of Windows 2000.

Protect Your System

Visit TechNet to learn how to manage your security more efficiently and reliably.

Security Tools and Checklists

Sign up for the security notification e-mail, review checklists to improve Windows security, and learn security best practices.

List of Virus Alerts

View the list of virus alerts compiled by Microsoft and leading anti-virus software vendors. Click the links to receive detailed virus descriptions and instructions on prevention and recovery.

SMS Security FAQ

Get quick answers about standard and advanced security, domain rights, and preventing account lockout.

BCentral Security Tips

Read five stories on tightening security and protecting your data.

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