Software offers Microsoft patch automation capabilities.

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Tivoli® Configuration Manager v4.2.3 delivers software distribution, hardware and software inventory capability, and multiplatform support. It can automatically obtain, package, distribute, and install Microsoft software patches on servers and client systems in distributed customer environments as well as obtain software patch signature files and scan clients to determine missing patches. Software also addresses security concern of how to effectively apply patches.



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IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2.3: Enhanced with Microsoft Patch Automation Capabilities



At a glance

IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2.3 can help you to:

Install Microsoft software patches in your distributed environments

Obtain software patch signature files and distribute them to client machines; scan clients, determine missing patches, package patches, and distribute them to clients, and then rescan the client machines

Reduce patch installation costs

Lower the time needed to close security vulnerabilities

Easy installation built off of TCM 4.2.2

Manage Nokia 9300 smartphones

For ordering, contact:

Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).

Overview

IBM Tivoli® Configuration Manager V4.2.3 delivers software distribution, hardware and software inventory capability, and multiplatform support. In addition, it now includes Microsoft(TM) software patch automation capabilities designed to save time, lower costs, and improve quality. IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2.3 can automatically:

Obtain, package, distribute, and install Microsoft software patches on servers and client systems in distributed customer environments

Obtain software patch signature files and distribute them to client machines; scan clients, determine missing patches, package patches, and distribute them to clients, and then rescan the client machines

The patch automation capabilities in Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2.3 can help IT managers address the security concern of how to effectively apply patches for Microsoft operating systems, Internet Explorer, and Media Player. In addition to enabling you to lower costs through the saving of time and labor needed for patch installation, you can also lower the time needed to close security vulnerabilities.

Support for the management of pervasive devices has been expanded to include Nokia 9300 smartphones.

Key prerequisites

Hardware platform that supports the software requirements

Planned availability dates

May 20, 2005: Electronic software delivery

June 10, 2005: Media and documentation

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