Deploying Exchange Server Security Updates
The Challenge of Keeping Exchange Server Secure
As organizations continue to increase their reliance on Exchange Server for communication and collaboration, the challenge of keeping the server secure has grown. Keeping Exchange Server up to date with the latest security updates is a critical part of keeping the server secure. The latest Exchange Server security updates, released in July 2021, are designed to help protect the server from potential threats.How to Deploy Exchange Server Security Updates
Deploying the latest Exchange Server security updates is a straightforward process. Before deploying any updates, it is important to make sure that you have the most recent version of the Exchange Server software. You can check the version of your Exchange Server by running the command “Get-ExchangeServer” in the Exchange Management Shell.Once you have verified that you are running the latest version of Exchange Server, you can begin the process of deploying the updates. The first step is to download the updates from the Microsoft Download Center. Once the updates have been downloaded, they can be installed on the server by running the setup.exe file.
Best Practices for Exchange Server Security Updates
When deploying Exchange Server security updates, it is important to keep in mind certain best practices. First, always make sure to back up the server before deploying any updates. This will help ensure that any changes can be rolled back in the event of an issue.It is also important to test the updates in a non-production environment before deploying them to a production server. This will help ensure that the updates do not have a negative impact on the server’s performance or functionality.
Finally, it is important to keep track of the updates that have been installed. This will allow you to quickly determine which updates need to be installed if an issue arises.
Conclusion
Deploying the latest Exchange Server security updates is an important part of keeping Exchange Server secure. By following the steps outlined above and keeping in mind best practices, you can ensure that your server is always up to date with the latest security updates.
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Released: July 2021 Exchange Server Security Updates
