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Last Updated: May 30, 2005 
Even the best patching tools will miss some security holes, which is why you must have good patching processes in place. This step-by-step guide outlines what you must do to keep Windows secure.
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Step-by-Step Guide: Patch management must-do list

(30 May 2005)

Contributor Brien Posey warns not to rely solely on your patch management software in keeping Windows patched. Even the best tools will miss some security holes. In this step-by-step guide, he offers a must-do list to help you maintain Windows security.

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>> Step 1: Understand what is being patched (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 30 May 2005
>> Step 2: Review patches every day (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 30 May 2005
>> Step 3: Make sure patches are actually being applied (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 30 May 2005
>> Step 4: Manually patch when necessary (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 30 May 2005
>> Patching resource kit (SearchWindowsSecurity.com) 30 May 2005

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