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LANDesk patches can be applied both to individual users and to broad groups. By using these features to patch computers in your group, you will ensure that vital software stays up-to-date. Below are two example workflows which outline the two main ways of administering patches. The first is a guide to targeted patches and the second is a guide to broad or group-wide patches.
Tufts University is currently automatically patching software for almost every computer with the LANDesk agent.
The following applications are being patched.
- Apple Quicktime
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Air
- Adobe Shockwave Player
- Google Chrome
- Skype
- Filezilla Client
- Firefox
- WebEx Network Recording Player
- VLC
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Overview
The following workflow is recommended for keeping the most vulnerable and important software up-to-date. Detailed instructions follow but at a high level:
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The patch may take some time to resolve; you can check back later to make sure the task resolved to "Successful."
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| The patch management best practices WebEx recording is available here. You will need WebEx player to watch it (available as package in Landesk) |