An effective software update management process is necessary to maintain operational efficiency, overcome security issues, and maintain the stability of the systems infrastructure. However, because of the changing nature of technology and the continual appearance of new security threats, the task of effective software update management can be time consuming and challenging.
With Configuration Manager, IT administrators can deliver updates of Microsoft products, third-party applications, custom in-house line-of-business applications, hardware drivers, and system BIOS to a variety of devices—including desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices.
Internet Based Client Management (IBCM) enables geographically dispersed users that rarely connect to the corporate network to receive software updates securely over the Internet. Automated vulnerability assessment discovers needs for patches, and updates and reports on recommended actions.
The introduction of virtual machines into the environment can add another layer of complexity as machines in the virtual library must also be updated. Together with Virtual Machine Manager, Configuration Manager provides a single process for updating your physical and virtual (VHD) systems, even when those virtual machines are not currently running.
Software Update Management in Configuration Manager is built on Microsoft Windows Software Update Services (WSUS), a time-tested update infrastructure familiar to IT administrators worldwide. This integration improves speed and efficiency of update management and helps limit vulnerabilities by enabling IT administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates. Custom software update catalogs enable IT administrators to deploy application and security updates for third-party and custom line-of-business applications
