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Patch management for Windows

Patch management for Windows enables you to identify, install, and remove Microsoft® Windows patches, and maintain a high level of security across managed servers in your organization. You can identify and install patches that protect against security vulnerabilities for Windows operating systems.

See the SA 10.5 Support and Compatibility Matrix for more information.

Because Windows patches are often released to address security threats, an organization must be able to roll out patches quickly, before systems are compromised. However, at the same time, patches themselves can cause serious problems, from performance degradation to server failures.

While patch management allows you to react quickly to newly discovered threats, it also provides support for strict testing and standardization of patch installation. And, if patches cause problems, even after being tested and approved, Windows patch management allows you to uninstall the patches in a safe and standardized way.

See the SA 10.51 Use section for more information.