FREE MEMBERSHIP - Create your personalized Bitpipe Service!  Members: Sign in 
Search Bitpipe: 
  Search Help
IT Management  >  Systems Operations  >  Applications Management  >  

Patch Management

ALSO CALLED: Security Patch Management, Software Patch Management, Security Patches, and Software Patches
DEFINITION: A patch (sometimes called a "fix") is a quick-repair job for a piece of programming. During a software product's beta test distribution or try-out period and later after the product is formally released, problems (called bug) will almost invariably be found. A  … 
Definition continues below.


Add Patch-Management to your RSS Reader: RSS Feed    Add to Google     Add to My Yahoo!
   ALL     WHITE PAPERS   MULTIMEDIA   IT DOWNLOADS   PRODUCTS   COMPANIES 
Limit Results:
Sort by:
1 - 25 of 33 Matches
Making IT Infrastructure Management Easier and More Efficient
sponsored by Dorado Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides some information on how Dorado Software can help organizations to more efficiently and cost effectively manage the various components of their IT infrastructure.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
Get This Now


Client LifeCycle Demo
sponsored by FrontRange Solutions Inc
SOFTWARE DEMO: Enteo''s lifecycle management solutions by FrontRange are at the forefront of Unified Infrastructure Management. View this demo to see the most efficient solution portfolio in the area of system management.
Posted: 24 Oct 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
Get This Now


IT Benefits of an Integrated Solution
sponsored by FrontRange Solutions Inc
WEBCAST: View this webinar to find out how Enteo Client Lifecycle is being added to HEAT, Remedy, and Footprints as well as other Service Desk Platforms.
Posted: 24 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
Get This Now


IT Innovation without Breaking the Bank
sponsored by FrontRange Solutions Inc
WEBCAST: This webcast discusses how IT is challenged to meet rising business expectations while managing increasing infrastructure complexity at the lowest cost possible. It also explains why generic IT processes are no longer effective.
Posted: 24 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
Get This Now


Malware: What it is and how to prevent it
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
WEBCAST: This webcast explores the evolution of malware, and more importantly, how to recognize it and prevent it.
Posted: 26 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
Get This Now


Podcast: Malware: What it is and how to prevent it
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
PODCAST: This podcast explores the evolution of malware, and more importantly, how to recognize it and prevent it.
Posted: 26 Sep 2008 | Premiered: 26 Sep 2008
Get This Now


FREE TRIAL: Patch Authority Ultimate Version 6.1 - Prevents Attacks!
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Patch Authority Ultimate's rich interface and extensive feature set deploys the latest patches in a few simple steps to all desktop and servers, local and remote. Download this free trial today.
Posted: 23 Sep 2008 | Published: 22 Sep 2008
Get This Now


IT Service Delivery: From Basic Automation through to Managed Services
sponsored by N-able Technologies
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the changing IT services market and why IT service providers need to improve the way they do business.
Posted: 15 Sep 2008 | Published: 10 Sep 2008
Get This Now


Demo of the xVM Ops Center Managing Live Data Center Out in Denver
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WEBCAST: In this webcast the speaker Steve Wilson VP of xVM shows a live demo of the xVM Ops Center software and managing a set of servers in data center out in Denver.
Posted: 09 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
Get This Now


Streamlining IT Deployment in an Ailing Economy
sponsored by KACE
WEBCAST: A poor economy does not mean consumers will stop buying, but IT administrators are being challenged to fight for their buyers.
Posted: 03 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
Get This Now


Best Practices for MiFID Compliance
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the major categories of security requirements and compliance under MiFID and how they relate to Tripwire.
Posted: 13 Aug 2008 | Published: 13 Aug 2008
Get This Now


Patch Tuesday Alerts
sponsored by Lumension Security
PRESS RELEASE: Each Tuesday, Lumension Security reviews the Microsoft Security Bulletins and provides specific comments, recommendations and key considerations to help customers implement the latest round of security updates as quickly and effectively as possible.
Posted: 11 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
Get This Now


Podcast: How to Enforce an Always-on Security Posture
sponsored by Lumension Security
PODCAST: Listen to this podcast to discover how Shiseido, one of the largest cosmetic companies in the world, improved their overall security and global compliance initiatives while reducing costs.
Posted: 03 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 01 Jul 2008
Get This Now


Building the Business Case for Host Intrusion Defense
sponsored by Third Brigade
WHITE PAPER: This white paper helps organizations create the business case for a host intrusion defense system, it also defines the different categories or types of benefits and explains how host intrusion defense impacts these areas.
Posted: 16 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
Get This Now


Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Protection
sponsored by Lumension Security
WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper to learn about the top 5 misconceptions about data protection and how your company can effectively address them to increase the security of its information assets.
Posted: 10 Jun 2008 | Published: 26 Mar 2008
Get This Now


Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions about Vulnerability Management
sponsored by Lumension Security
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper addresses the most common myths perceived about vulnerability management. Understanding the nature of vulnerability management allows organizations to better mitigate risk and strengthen the synergy between IT security and operations.
Posted: 10 Jun 2008 | Published: 26 Mar 2008
Get This Now


Patch Management 2.0: Evolving Your Patch Management Technology to Proactively Combat Security Challenges
sponsored by Lumension Security
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to get up-to-date technology alternatives to help better manage your patch management environment.
Posted: 10 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
Get This Now


Debunking the Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Protection
sponsored by Lumension Security
PODCAST: Check out this white paper to learn about the top 5 misconceptions about data protection and how your company can effectively address them to increase the security of its information assets.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Premiered: 28 Apr 2008
Get This Now


GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner: Port Scanner and Patch Management
sponsored by GFI Software Ltd.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) is a complete network vulnerability management solution that allows you to scan, detect, assess and remediate any security vulnerabilities on your network.
Posted: 27 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
Get This Now


Podcast: Patch Management 2.0: More than just security patches
sponsored by Lumension Security
PODCAST: This podcast examines the latest security threats and real world vulnerability management concerns.
Posted: 20 Feb 2008 | Premiered: 20 Feb 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
Get This Now


Booz Allen Hamilton: Securing the Mobile Enterprise & Ensuring Compliance
sponsored by Lumension Security
CASE STUDY: Booz Allen Hamilton has incorporated Lumension Security's PatchLink Update into their automated patch management system. With PatchLink Update, the IT team no longer has to inspect each laptop, making it much more efficient and cost effective.
Posted: 07 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
Get This Now


Case Study: Virgin Atlantic Takes off with Patch Management
sponsored by Lumension Security
CASE STUDY: PatchLink Update aggregates and automatically distributes and installs patches and software updates for multiple computing platforms, easing the burden of addressing increased patches by vendors such as Microsoft.
Posted: 07 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
Get This Now


Proving Control of the Infrastructure: The need for independent detective controls within Change/Configuration Management
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: If industry analysts are correct the greatest point of leverage for increasing the overall reliability, availability and security of information systems, and addressing compliance requirements, is controlling change across the IT infrastructure.
Posted: 14 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
Get This Now


Manage and Protect Your Entire PC Fleet
sponsored by Intel Corporation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology delivers a new advanced and unified approach for improving the management and security of all of your business PCs.
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 | Published: 21 Nov 2007
Get This Now


Quad-Core Virtualization Processors
sponsored by Intel Corporation
SOFTWARE DEMO: Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 7300 series based platforms deliver breakthrough performance, energy efficiency making them the best choice for virtualization and business critical applications, enabling IT to become more efficient.
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Nov 2007
Get This Now


1 - 25 of 33 Matches
Page: 2 
 
PATCH MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): …  patch is the immediate solution that is provided to users; it can sometimes be downloaded from the software maker's Web site. The patch is not necessarily the best solution for the problem and the product developers often find a better solution to provide when they package the product for its next release.

A patch is usually developed and distributed as a replacement for or an insertion in compiled code (that is, in a binary file or object module). In larger operating systems, a special … 



Home | About Us | Contact Us | Advertise with Us | Partner with Us | Site Index
TechTarget provides enterprise IT professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective IT purchase decisions and managing their organizations' IT projects - with its network of technology-specific Web sites, events and magazines

Definitions: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other   TechTarget - The Most Targeted IT Media
TechTarget Corporate Web Site  |   Media Kits  |   Site Map




All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2000 - 2007, TechTarget | Read our Privacy Statement