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Software Patching
Installing software patches is in integral part of security.

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- Get Started Guide
  - Installation Requirements
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  - Server Clustering Implementation
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  - Installation Security
    - Installation Security
    - Defense in Depth
      Defense in depth is the concept of using multiple layers of security to raise the cost and complexity of a successful attack.
    - Anti-Virus Software
      GE encourages customers to use third-party anti-virus (AV) software of their choice and to keep it current with the latest updates.
    - Data Execution Prevention
      GE products function with Microsoft Windows Data Execution Prevention (DEP) enabled, and GE recommends that customers enable this feature as an added protection against the exploitation of application security vulnerabilities such as buffer overflows.
    - Software Patching
      Installing software patches is in integral part of security.
    - Platform Configuration and Hardening
      GE recommends configuring operating systems, databases, and other platforms per vendor recommendations or industry standards.
    - Contact Information
      If you purchased this product through an Authorized Channel Partner, please contact the seller directly.

Software Patching

Installing software patches is in integral part of security.

Patching GE Software

GE recommends that customers keep their software up-to-date by applying the latest Software Improvement Module (SIM) to their deployed GE products. SIMs add new functionality, fix bugs, and address security vulnerabilities. Security advisories and security-related SIMs can be found on the GE website at https://digitalsupport.ge.com/en_US/Alert/GE-Security-Advisories. Customers can also sign up for notification of new SIMs and security advisories on the website.

Patching Third-Party Software

GE also recommends that customers keep operating systems, databases, and other third-party software in their environment up-to-date with the latest security patches from the software vendor. GE regularly validates the compatibility of selected GE products with third-party operating system security patches. More information on this process can be found on the GE Support website at https://digitalsupport.ge.com/en_US/Alert/GE-Security-Advisories.