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SCCM Log files for Software Updates
SCCM Log files for Software Updates System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a powerful tool used by administrators for managing large-scale deployments. SCCM software updates provide a simple way to keep client systems up to date with the latest security and...
SCCM Clients failing to install windows updates
SCCM Clients failing to install windows updates Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a popular tool used for managing and deploying updates to Windows clients in an organization. However, sometimes SCCM clients can encounter issues while installing...
SCCM Version 1511 – New Features
SCCM - version 1511 New Features The latest version of Microsoft's System Centre Configuration Manager has been released. (SCCM 1511). While we all expected this to be called SCCM 2016, it is in fact now called SCCM 1511. The new versioning is due to the fact...
Microsoft’s Febuary 2016 Patch Releases
The following thirteen Patch Tuesday updates / patches have been released by Microsoft for the Febuary 2016 Update deployment. Are you ready to start deploying and remove the patching risk using SnaPatch Patch Management Software? MS16-009 - Critical Cumulative...
Microsoft’s January 2016 Patch Releases
Microsoft's January 2016 Patch Releases The following nine Patch Tuesday updates / patches have been released by Microsoft for the January 2016 Update deployment. Are you ready to start deploying and remove the patching risk using SnaPatch Patch Management...
Adobe Flash Player – Critical Security updates released
Adobe Flash Player - Critical Security updates released Adobe has released critical security updates for Adobe Flash Player this month These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the...
Patch Management Pain?
The Ultimate Patch Management Strategy to Alleviate Your Pain Are you tired of experiencing patch management pain every time you need to update and patch your servers? If yes, then you are not alone. Many administrators have found themselves in a daunting task of...
SCCM – version 1511 New Features
SCCM Version 1511 – New Features Overview With the release of version 1511, Microsoft introduced a major shift in how System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is updated and versioned. Instead of the expected "SCCM 2016," Microsoft adopted a continuous update model,...
Outlook 2010 only starting in Safe Mode (KB3114409)
How to Fix Outlook 2010 Only Starting in Safe Mode Issue (KB3114409) If you are experiencing issues with Outlook 2010 only starting in Safe Mode, you are not alone. The recent Microsoft Patch releases have caused an issue that was meant to be prevented instead of...
Microsoft’s December 2015 Patch Releases
Microsoft's December 2015 Patch Releases The following twelve Patch Tuesday updates / patches have been released by Microsoft for the December 2015 Update deployment. Are you ready to start deploying and remove the patching risk using SnaPatch Patch...