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Last Updated: May 28, 2025
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Use these guidelines for the timely update of operating systems and other software used by your company.

  • Fully Customizable — Good to use as-is or change as you see fit.

  • Improve Your Processes — This eight-page document outlines a patching team, manual checking, and more.

  • Expert Authorship — Created by Scott Matteson through 16 hours of research, writing, and editing.

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