Applying updates, patches, fixes, and service packs is one of the quickest and easiest ways to mitigate vulnerabilities on network systems and servers. For this week's discussion, you are to investigate and document the process for patching servers and systems on a network. (Hint: it has uses many of the steps from the change and configuration management processes.)

What are the steps to ensure your servers and systems have the most up to date software and firmware installed on them?