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We performed a comparison between Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager and Microsoft Windows Server Update Services based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"This solution is stable.""The most valuable feature of Ivanti Patch for SCCM is the detection logic."

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"We get server updates from the internet and from the Bluetooth server. All of the clients are connected to it, and they're all updated from this exact server. It updates automatically.""Once we configure it and it keeps updating the patches, all I need to do is filter out which patches are required or not.""It provides central management interface for deployment.""I am absolutely happy with its stability and performance. It is a stable product.""A valuable feature about this solution is that it enforces an updating and patching process for my applications.""The most valuable feature is Server Update's stability.""The solution gives authentic updates.""It's a scalable product."

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"In future releases, I would like to see improvements with the feature upgrade for the SCCM, which Microsoft has already integrated. Currently, Ivanti does not give us information about the enablement package.""We have some problems with patches not installing successfully."

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"The product must improve its support.""Microsoft Windows Server Update Services must include functions for providing updates about inventory.""Microsoft Windows Server Update Services could improve the ease of use.""The security could be improved.""Could be improved with additional features such as an update alarm.""There are some bugs in IIS.""The product must integrate with third-party applications.""They should offer patch management across platforms."

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  • "We do not have a license with Ivanti, instead we buy just the plugins for the consoles, making it a much less expensive option versus other solutions."
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  • "Because it is not open-source, it has to compete with open-source solutions. Relatively it is expensive to open-source."
  • "The WSUS cost is included in Microsoft Windows, and there are no licensing fees."
  • "The integration is included in the Windows Server system, and there are no additional fees."
  • "This product comes included with Windows and can be used free of charge."
  • "The licensing of WSUS is free of charge because it comes with the Windows Server operating system, included as a feature of the operating system itself. It's simply a role that you enable within Windows Server."
  • "It doesn't need a license. It's offered for free with Microsoft."
  • "Microsoft's operating model determines the solution's pricing, and we use it based on our enterprise agreement, which incurs an annual cost."
  • "The solution is expensive, and the licensing costs are yearly."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Ivanti Patch for SCCM is the detection logic.
    Top Answer:We do not have a license with Ivanti, instead, we buy just the plugins for the consoles, making it a much less expensive option versus other solutions.
    Top Answer:Ivanti Patch is missing some of the capabilities that SCCM has. Anytime we have upgrades, in-place upgrades, or any deployment through Ivanti, it is missing the full features that can be leveraged… more »
    Top Answer:The reporting capabilities that help maintain compliance and security are good.
    Top Answer:The solution must provide the issue description of the patches. We are not able to trace the issue resolution for the patches. The issues must be available in the patch portal. It will help us to be… more »
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    Also Known As
    Patch for SCCM, Shavlik Patch for SCCM, Ivanti Patch for MEM
    Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft WSUS, WSUS, Microsoft Software Update Services, Software Update Services, Microsoft SUS, SUS, MS Windows Server Update Services
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    Overview

    Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is an invaluable plug-in for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEM) that streamlines patch management by allowing you to publish and manage third-party software patches alongside Microsoft updates, all within a unified workflow. This means you can save both time and effort by eliminating the need for separate tools to manage your patching process. With comprehensive patch coverage for various third-party products, automated deployment, flexible scheduling, real-time reporting, and seamless integration with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Ivanti Patch simplifies and enhances your patch management. 

    Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a patch management tool that simplifies the administrator’s task of deploying the latest Microsoft updates. Administrators use WSUS to manage the distribution of updates released through Microsoft Update to computers in their network.

    WSUS has features you can use to manage and distribute updates from a management console. The WSUS server can also be a source of updates to other servers within the organization, acting as an upstream server.

    Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Use Cases

    The four main use cases that WSUS adds value to businesses are:

    • Centralizes update management.
    • Automates update management.
    • Performs general patch management to ensure compliance and protect against vulnerabilities.
    • Downloads all endpoint updates from data centers to a central location and then distribute them across the organization’s network.

    Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Features

    This built-in server includes the following features:

    • Includes Windows PowerShell cmdlets.
    • Features client and server separation, which means you can deliver versions of the Windows Update Agent (WUA) separately from WSUS.
    • Automatic download of updates.
    • Deploy a targeted download of updates to a specific group of computers.
    • Multiple language support.
    • Advanced reporting capabilities.
    • Centralized management of network resources.

    Requirements

    In order to be able to use WSUS to manage and deploy updates, it is important to use a supported WSUS version, such as:

    • WSUS 10.0.14393
    • WSUS 10.0.17763
    • WSUS 6.2 and 6.3 with installed KB 3095113 and KB 3159706

    Microsoft Windows Server Update Services Benefits

    • Stable.
    • Ensures servers are always patched and prevents vulnerabilities.
    • Works great for internal updating.
    • Enforces automated updates and patching for applications.
    • Because the solution is used in the cloud, clients are always using the latest version.
    • Highly scalable and configurable regardless of the organization’s layout.

    Different Types of WSUS Deployments

    • Simple WSUS deployment: A server inside the corporate firewall serves clients via a private intranet. The WSUS server downloads updates by connecting to Microsoft Update. Using this model, you can configure multiple WSUS servers with a parent WSUS server.

    • Computer groups: You can use computer groups to deliver updates to specific computers. There are two basic computer groups: All Computers or Unassigned Computers. When a client first contacts the WSUS server, it is added to both. You can then create a group from the Unassigned Computers group to the new group.

    • WSUS server hierarchies: The flexibility of WSUS enables the creation of complex hierarchies of servers. To do this, you need only a single WSUS server connected to Microsoft Update. This will serve as an “upstream server,” and the connected servers as “downstream servers.”

      • You can link WSUS servers in two modes: autonomous or replica. In the autonomous mode, the upstream server shares the updates with the downstream servers but doesn’t update status or group information.

      • The upstream server shares updates, status, and group information in replica mode. You cannot administer replica servers apart from the upstream WSUS server.
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    Financial Services Firm17%
    Government13%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Construction Company6%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company11%
    Security Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Government13%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise67%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is ranked 13th in Patch Management with 2 reviews while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is ranked 3rd in Patch Management with 37 reviews. Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is rated 7.6, while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager writes "Provides detection logic that tells us which customer will record an update and is less expensive than other solutions". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services writes "Lets us manage all our organization's updates from a single management console". Ivanti Patch for Configuration Manager is most compared with Microsoft Configuration Manager, Symantec Patch Management , Ivanti Neurons for Patch Intelligence and BigFix, whereas Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is most compared with BigFix, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager and Quest KACE Systems Management.

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