Why can Windows Automatic Updates be used instead of LANDesk?
Windows automatic update is a great safeguard for home computers. However, it lacks the flexibility, protection guarantee, and reporting features available in LANDesk Patch Manager. As more vulnerabilities are exposed, these items are critical in a shared network where every user has impact. • Sometimes it may be prudent to deploy patches outside of the time-table dictated by automatic updates. Large scale updates should be tested before implementation as not to affect administrative systems. On the other hand, so called zero-day exploits are here, and need to be patched in an expedited manner that Microsoft cannot deliver. • Users can disable Windows updates and leave gapping holes. • With LANDesk, we are able to scan and identify computers that have vulnerabilities. This gives us proactive capabilities to protect targeted segments of the network. • Lastly, LANDesk will allow us to patch software applications that are not part of Windows Updates. Although the most famous bugs have bee
