Software Deployment, Updating, and Patching by Stackpole, Bill & Hanrion, Patrick (Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, 2007) is a practical guide for IT professionals on managing software across enterprise environments. It covers strategies for deploying software, performing updates, and applying patches while ensuring system stability, security, and compliance. The book emphasizes the use of deployment tools like SCCM, Altiris, and WSUS, and provides best practices for testing, scheduling, and documenting changes. It is aimed at system administrators, security engineers, and organizations seeking effective software lifecycle management solutions.