Windows Server Hack [Electronic resources] نسخه متنی

Hack 81 Patch-Management FAQ

Rod Trent of myITforum.com shares his answers
to some frequently asked questions on the subject of patch
management.

As CEO of myITforum.com (http://www.myitforum.com) and author of white
papers and articles on patch
management, I frequently get questions on different technical aspects
of deploying patches for Microsoft platforms. Here is a selection of
some common questions and my answers. You can find additional entries
in the Patch Management FAQ at myITforum.com.

Downloadable Security Updates

Q: Can hotfixes be downloaded from Microsoft without using Windows Update or SUS?

A: You can download the
hotfixes
via the Windows Update Catalog, TechNet/Security Bulletin Search, and
the Microsoft Download site.

To download them using the Windows Update Catalog, first add a
Windows Update Catalog link to your Windows Update page. This gives
you quick access to download updates manually from the Windows Update
Catalog. Go to the Windows Update Web site (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) and click
Personalize Windows Update. Then select the checkbox labeled
"Display the link to the Windows Update Catalog
under See Also" and click the Save Settings button.

To use the Microsoft TechNet/Security Search feature, simply go to
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp.

Finally, you can download hotfixes from the Microsoft Download Center
at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/.

Article and Bulletin Search

Q: Where can I search for a specific Microsoft security bulletin?

A: Use the HotFix & Security Bulletin Service at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.asp.

Email Notification

Q: How can I be notified when new security patches are available?

A: You'll want to sign up
for the Microsoft Security
Notification Service at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.asp.

Old Updates

Q: I went to the original page to download some old updates, but they are no longer available to download. How can I access them?

A: You can manually download and install them using the Windows Update
Catalog. See http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323166 for
details.

Updates for Older Operating Systems

Q: I can get updates from the Windows Update web site for Windows XP and Windows 2003. Where can I find updates for earlier operating systems?

A: To obtain updates for earlier operating systems, go to of the
following links:

Windows 2000 (http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/)

For Windows 98 (http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/downloads/)

Windows 95 (http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/)

Windows NT 4.0 (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsnt/downloads/)

MBSA Support

Q: Is there a support forum specifically for Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)?

A: Yes. Microsoft provides a newsgroup
specifically for MBSA. It can be found on the can also access and interact with the
newsgroup through the Google MBSA News Group Access interface at
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&safe=off&group=.

Rod Trent