Windows IT Pro is the authoritative and independent resource for windows nt, windows 2000, windows 2003, windows xp. Features a collection of resources and magazines for windows IT professionals.
  
  
  Advanced Search 


February 2005

PATCHLINK UPDATE 6.0

RSS
Subscribe to Windows IT Pro | See More Systems Administration Articles Here | Reprints
Or get the Monthly Online Pass—only $5.95 a month!

PatchLink's PATCHLINK UPDATE 6.0 is a patch-management and software-distribution product with broad support for client platforms, including Windows (Windows 95 and later), UNIX, Linux, and Apple Computer's Macintosh. It quickly and accurately determines a system's update requirements and vulnerabilities. An extensive repository of patches from major OS and application vendors simplifies the acquisition of patches. Intensive cross-vendor patch integration testing helps minimize problems caused by incompatible updates.

It took me just a few minutes to install PATCHLINK UPDATE in my Windows Server 2003 system. Within 30 minutes, PATCHLINK UPDATE downloaded the list of available update packages. After I remotely deployed the agent to a few online domain members, I used the Web interface to generate a package-compliance report for one computer, then deployed several update packages. The packages I configured to deploy silently did so without user involvement. I also deployed a Microsoft Office update package, which required access to the Office installation CD-ROM. I configured this deployment to allow user involvement, and it waited for the user to initiate the installation.

PATCHLINK UPDATE is affordable for small and midsized businesses yet scalable and robust enough to support large enterprises. It's a comprehensive package that deserves your serious consideration.



PATCHLINK UPDATE 6.0
Contact: PatchLink * 480-970-1025
Web: http://www.patchlink.com
Price: Starts at $1498.80, plus an annual fee of $18 per node for Windows agents and $75 per node for non-Windows agents
Summary
Pros: Large multivendor repository of tested patches; flexible policy-based configuration
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
Recommendation: A comprehensive, affordable patch-management solution for organizations large and small.

End of Article



Reader Comments

You must log on before posting a comment.

If you don't have a username & password, please register now.




Top Viewed ArticlesView all articles
The Memory-Optimization Hoax

Don't believe the hype. At best, RAM optimizers have no effect. At worst, they seriously degrade performance. ...

VMware and the Future of Virtualization

What's next for virtualization and business IT? Windows IT Pro senior editor Jeff James speaks with VMware President and CEO Diane Greene on the future of virtualization technology. ...

What service packs and fixes are available?

...


Windows OSs Whitepapers Replay for Exchange: Enterprise Protection and an Affordable Price

Are You Satisfied?

A Preliminary Look at Deployment Plans for Microsoft Windows Vista

Related Events Check out our list of Free Email Newsletters!

Windows OSs eBooks Understanding and Leveraging Code Signing Technologies

A Guide to Windows Disaster Recovery and Backup

A Guide to Windows Certification and Public Keys

Related Windows OSs Resources Become a VIP member of the Windows IT Pro community!
Get it all with the VIP CD and VIP access. A $500+ value for only $279!

Subscribe to Windows IT Pro!
Solve your toughest technical problems with our experts and access 10,000 + articles online. 30% off

Monthly Online Pass - Only $5.95!
Get instant access to 10,000+ articles from Windows IT Pro Magazine!

TechNet Virtual Labs
Evaluate and test Microsoft's newest products.


ADS BY GOOGLE SPONSORED LINKS FEATURED LINKS

Critical Challenges of ESI & Email Retention
Are you storing too much electronic information? Get expert legal advice and better understanding of what you are required to do as an IT professional.

Become a fan of Windows IT Pro on Facebook!
Join us on Facebook and be a fan of Windows IT Pro!

Sustainable Compliance: Are You Having a Resource Crisis?
Read this white paper to examine trends in compliance and security management and review approaches to reducing the cost and operational burden of compliance.

Rev Up Your IT Know-How with Our Recharged Magazine!
The improved Windows IT Pro provides trusted IT content with an enhanced new look and functionality! Get comprehensive coverage of industry topics, expert advice, and real-world solutions—PLUS access to over 10,000 articles online. Order today!

Get It All with Windows IT Pro VIP
Stock your IT toolbox with every solution ever printed in Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine plus bonus Web-exclusive content on hot topics. Subscribe to receive the VIP CD and a subscription to your choice of Windows IT Pro or SQL Server Magazine!



Order Your Fundamentals CD Today!
Gain an introduction to Exchange, learn server security requirements, and understand how unified communications can play a role in your messaging strategies with this free Exchange CD.
Windows IT Pro Home Register About Us Affiliates / Licensing Media Kit Contact Us/Customer Service  
SQL Connected Home IT Library SuperSite FAQ Wininfo News
Europe Edition Office & SharePoint Pro Windows Dev Pro Windows Excavator 
 
 Windows IT Pro is a Division of Penton Media Inc.
 Copyright © 2008 Penton Media, Inc., All rights reserved. Terms and Use | Privacy Statement | Reprints and Licensing