full-disclosure - Automating patch deployment

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From: rooster at attrition.org (Rooster)
Subject: Automating patch deployment

this is a really easy thing to write on your own.  you could even do this
with perl.

On Tue, 5 Aug 2003, George Peek wrote:

> We have two networks, one AD and one NT4.0. We can not use AD to deploy MSI
> patch packages to workstations that are not part of the AD (Active
> Directory), but are part of the NT domain. Not really interested in
> purchasing SMS as it seems too costly (why should we?). Considering
> HFNetChkPro 4 to automate the deployment of patches to our workstations and
> servers, as doing it manually is far too costly and time consuming for the
> company. Are there any other utilities or software that anyone (possibly
> free?) recommends that could be used to simplify patch deployment and
> management to every workstation and server. We use Windows NT, 2000 and XP
> workstation products, and NT4.0/2000/2000 Adv server products.
>
> Thank You,
>
> George K. Peek
> Network Specialist
> Allstate Ticketing
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