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Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012

Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012 is designed to help virtual machine admins keep track of old virtual machines that may be stored offline, but may come back into use at some point. The tool automatically checks these machines that have been stored offline in a Virtual Machine Manager library and updates them with new virus signatures, application patches and operating system updates. This reduces the time needed to get these VMs in shape to come back into service and eliminates the need to create a secure environment in which to update them manually. VMST 2012 works in tandem with System Center 2012.

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