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Understanding Patch Management: Why It Matters?

Keeping devices up to date is more than simply installing the latest updates. It is about doing so in a way that is safe, consistent, and purposeful. This is where Patch Management becomes essential. At its most basic level, patching is the practice of maintaining devices by applying vendor updates...

Challenges of Patch Management: What Are the Risks and Difficulties?

  • Policy creation: Configuring the right patch management policy can be complicated due to complex user interfaces.
  • Remote devices: Endpoints that are not connected to the corporate network cannot be reached unless an RMM or MDM tool is used.
  • Offline devices: Patch policies may not apply if a device is offline during the scheduled update time.
  • Pending restarts: Automatic restarts might cause a computer to reboot before the user saves their work.
  • Bandwidth consumption: Large updates can cause network slowdowns when many devices download them at once.
  • Driver updates: Not all vendors release driver updates through Microsoft Update.
  • WSUS deprecation: Windows Server Update Services is being phased out, creating challenges for legacy systems.

Recommended Approaches in Patch Management

  • Testing updates: Always test patches in a controlled environment before deployment to ensure stability.
  • Implementing an approval mechanism: Only tested and approved updates should reach end devices.
  • Controlled deployment: Avoid bulk updates; schedule deployments in smaller batches.
  • Handling offline devices: Notify offline devices and auto-install updates once reconnected.
  • User notifications: Inform users about pending restarts to prevent data loss.

How NightRaptor helps you create the best patch management practice

  • Summarized update notes: AI-generated summaries explain what each patch fixes or improves.
  • AI-assisted policy creation: NightRaptor analyzes your patch data to recommend better configurations.
  • Intelligent alerting: Detect crashes or software failures caused by patches.
  • Easy-to-use platform: Simplified UI gives you what you need — no unnecessary complexity.
Understanding Patch Management: Why It Matters?