Patch Management And Security Updates - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Configuration Manual

4.2.8

Patch management and security updates

Windows Software Update Service
Using an additional WSUS server is recommended for distributing Microsoft security patches
in larger plants.
Note
Information on using the WSUS within PCS 7 plants can be found in the "SIMATIC Process
Control System PCS 7 Patch management and security updates
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/38621083)" document.
Released security patches
Information on the Microsoft security patches for SIMATIC PCS 7 that have been tested for
compatibility can be found on the Internet in the FAQ "Which Microsoft security patches have
been tested for compatibility with SIMATIC PCS 7?
ww/en/view/18490004)".
Additional information
Additional information on installing security patches, hotfixes and service packs can be found
in the SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 - PC Configuration
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109485951)" manual.
Recommendation on patches (as part of Lifecycle agreements)
Update all PC stations with the released patches in a uniform manner and in good time.
Compendium Part A - Configuration Guidelines (V8.2)
Configuration Manual, 08/2016, A5E38166869-AA
Preparation and administration
4.2 Preparatory planning
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