Best Practice for Software Update Structure?

Is there a best practice guide for Software Update Structure? Thanks. I would like to keep this neat and organized. I would also like to have a test folder for updates with test group. Thanks.

Hi,
Meanwhile, please refer to the following blog get more inspire.
Managing Software Updates in Configuration Manager 2012
http://blogs.technet.com/b/server-cloud/archive/2012/02/20/managing-software-updates-in-configuration-manager-2012.aspx
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