1 00:00:00,890 --> 00:00:03,680 How should you update your software on a regular basis. 2 00:00:05,710 --> 00:00:10,630 The most important factor you need to consider in selecting a policy is the size of the computer system 3 00:00:10,630 --> 00:00:13,550 you manage. 4 00:00:13,690 --> 00:00:18,690 If the machines are home PCs we're talking about small enterprises or home users. 5 00:00:19,030 --> 00:00:23,950 There's no point in deliberating and investing in the extra infrastructure that requires administrative 6 00:00:23,950 --> 00:00:24,900 works. 7 00:00:26,480 --> 00:00:29,550 All you need is Microsoft update. 8 00:00:29,580 --> 00:00:31,840 We'll talk a bit about this service in a moment. 9 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:41,960 In the case of medium sized enterprises it's better to choose Windows Server Update Services this service 10 00:00:41,960 --> 00:00:48,020 is a free component that the Windows Server 2008 version is an additional functionality that can be 11 00:00:48,020 --> 00:00:50,820 afforded by the server that has the system installed. 12 00:00:52,900 --> 00:00:53,610 Thanks to this. 13 00:00:53,620 --> 00:00:55,900 You will have your own copy of Windows Update. 14 00:00:57,440 --> 00:01:02,330 You'll be able to control the service and decide what updates in what mode should be automatically approved 15 00:01:02,390 --> 00:01:05,580 and specify the computers to which the updates will be sent. 16 00:01:07,380 --> 00:01:12,630 You'll have feedback which means that you'll be able to report and monitor updates deployment and your 17 00:01:12,860 --> 00:01:20,220 computer's in the case of large enterprises managing a large number of copies of a piece of software 18 00:01:20,220 --> 00:01:21,540 can prove problematic 19 00:01:24,330 --> 00:01:25,850 this problem relates to scale. 20 00:01:25,860 --> 00:01:28,620 It has been noticeable for the past 10 years. 21 00:01:30,080 --> 00:01:36,050 Even 10 years ago an administrator would manage a single database server a single domain controller 22 00:01:36,230 --> 00:01:44,980 and a single message transfer agent today and administrator takes care of 10 database servers two domain 23 00:01:44,980 --> 00:01:52,830 controllers and one or two empty AES software keeps outnumbering administrators and at the same time 24 00:01:52,830 --> 00:02:00,640 tends to become more intricate and more demanding ignoring all sorts of aids and Jiyu eyes. 25 00:02:00,700 --> 00:02:07,250 What should you do to cope in this case most large enterprises have implemented essential software management 26 00:02:07,250 --> 00:02:13,420 system the system automates software setup and updates. 27 00:02:13,440 --> 00:02:20,680 It also monitors the overall deployment of installed software a good solution of this type is Microsoft's 28 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:25,040 system center configuration manager. 29 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:30,180 The solution is commercial and must be purchased. 30 00:02:30,360 --> 00:02:36,510 One of the functionalities it provides is managing software updates including non-Microsoft products.