R-MONITORING WITH MAINTENANCE STREAMLINES IMPLEMENTATION OF WINDOWS BUILD UPDATES

On November 12, 2019, Microsoft released the first “Build Update” for Windows 10 Operating Systems and is expected to continue to release subsequent Build Updates bi-annually.  These Build Updates increase the features, security and functionality of the Operating System.  As Build Updates are released, older versions will be deemed end-of-life and no longer supported by Microsoft, thereby leaving PC’s running older versions with a security vulnerability.  River Run’s R-Monitoring with Maintenance (R-MM) tool streamlines the process to review your inventory and update necessary computers.  We have included a few scenarios below.

WITH R-MM:  Total time – 1.5 hours

1.  Determine which machines require an update by running a report through R-MM:  30 minutes
2.  Run update on test machine to vet issue(s):  30 minutes
3.  Execute R-MM script to automatically push out the Build Update to all required machines:  30 minutes
4.  Locate any failed updates:  minutes

 

WITHOUT R-MM:  Total time – 5 hours minimum

  1. Determine which machines require an update by running a scan on the network:  1 hour
  2. Run update on test machine to vet issue(s):  2 hours
  3. Utilize existing patch management solution, if available and enabled.  Additional configurations will be required for solutions such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).  2-4 hours
  • If client is not using a patch management solution, machines need to be manually updated.  Each workstation requires approximately 30 minutes to complete manually.

      4. Locate any failed updates:  process is manual and is variable

R-Monitoring with Maintenance is an ever-evolving tool that continues to provide benefits above and beyond the core services of 24/7 monitoring and alerting, ticketing system, asset tracking, reporting, remote support capabilities and patch management.  Find out how River Run and R-Monitoring with Maintenance can save you time and money by calling 414-228-7474.


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