Patch Managment
Enterprise patch management is the process of identifying, prioritizing, acquiring, installing, and verifying the installation of patches, updates, and upgrades throughout an organization. Patching is more important than ever because of the increasing reliance on technology.
There are many different kinds of patches created for solving various system issues or just for improving general functionality and software efficiency. The three most common types of patches are security patches, bug fixes, and feature updates.
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Security Patches
One of the reasons why patch management is so important is due to how quickly the technology sector can move. This is especially true when considering the dark side of the technology world that is filled with hackers searching day and night for new exploits with which they can leverage to make a quick buck or wreak havoc.
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Bug-fixing Patches
Other important types of patches are ones that fix application errors and common or uncommon bugs encountered during regular use of the systems. These patches can drastically improve overall operational efficiency. Patches that repair bugs or system flaws can have a big impact on your bottom line depending on how severe the bugs are and how often they are encountered.
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Performance and Feature Patches
These update patches can involve general performance increases like faster computation speeds or lower resource requirements or they can add quality of life features that make using the applications easier and faster. Oftentimes, patches involve a combination of the updates we’ve mentioned such as patches that improve performance and cover up security holes.
