We just released a new version of our tool, “Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool – version 2.1”. Like all Solution Accelerators, OVMST 2.1 is available at no cost, and is fully supported by Microsoft.
You have told us that one of the toughest challenges you face in managing your virtualized environment is servicing your offline virtual machines without opening the door to attackers. Because offline virtual machines are often not kept up with the latest security patches, the moment these machines are brought back online to be serviced, they instantly become vulnerable to penetration.
The Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2.1 has free, tested guidance and automated tools to help you keep your virtualized machines updated, without introducing vulnerabilities into your IT infrastructure. The tool combines the Windows Workflow programming model with the Windows PowerShell™ interface to automatically bring groups of virtual machines online, service them with the latest security updates, and return them to an offline state.
Release 2.1 of OVMST is a direct response to requests by customers: to support the R2 wave. the Offline Virtual Machine now supports the following products:
- Hyper-V-R2
- VMM 2008 R2
- SCCM 2007 SP2
- WSUS 3.0 SP2
- OVMST 2.1 also supports updates to Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2 virtual machines.
MORE INFO: To learn more about the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2.1
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc501231.aspx
DOWNLOAD: Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2.1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=8408ECF5-7AFE-47EC-A697-EB433027DF73&displaylang=en
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