Typically, three operational scenarios are available for software updates in Configuration Manager 2007:
- Phased deployment: Refers to a
mandatory deployment that is created as part of a routine
administrative task and usually contains software updates that are
not of an urgent nature and must be installed on client computers
by a configured future deadline.
- Expedited deployment: Refers to
a mandatory deployment that is created unexpectedly and usually
contains software updates that fix potential vulnerabilities
(zero-day exploit) and must be deployed to client computers as soon
as possible.
- Optional deployment: Refers to
a deployment that contains optional software updates that might or
might not be required on client computers and are not urgent in
nature.