Migrating users to new versions of applications or operating systems can be a complex, time-consuming and tedious process for systems administrators. And, from a security perspective, it is crucial that the migration of end-users and application settings is done properly in order to prevent vulnerabilities from creeping in.
It might be a banal subject for some network managers, but security update management is essential. With hundreds of workstations, scores of servers and almost as many operating systems making up the average corporate environment, making sure they all receive the required patches can be a headache-inducing task.