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

Find out in this report how the two Patch Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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"Ivanti Patch's most valuable features are the patch module and the package distribution.""It is very easy to use, as well as extremely efficient and accurate.""The solution is a good product and I have heard that the interface is more friendly than that of Windows.""I like the product's Peer to Peer patching feature.""Both in terms of features and operations, this is a good solution.""We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices.""We can set a maintenance window and push the patch.""The most valuable features are device management and support for upgrading applications."

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"PowerShell is a valuable feature.""The most valuable features are that it is included with Windows, and it can be driven by Group Policy Objects (GPOs).""Provides the ability to create multiple downstream servers.""We can track the updates of the PC and servers.""The most valuable feature is its ability to identify which updates are needed on a particular machine.""The interface is easy to use.""The most valuable feature is the decreased level of internet usage by my network.""The most valuable feature is Server Update's stability."

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"I would like to have better support for the application.""I tried to be a partner of Ivanti and, from this vantage point, the quotes are, perhaps, a bit high.""It's a difficult configuration because you need to install many servers in a location, and you have to install the primary server in the main location.""Customers sometimes ask about non-existent features, and we pass these requests on to Ivanti.""There are times when there is an update that causes some issues. These issues should be sorted out before the release.""The product's support and configuration need to improve. It needs to be more scalable.""Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune needs to improve stability. We had issues with patching.""The reports have to show the compliance level of the patching, which Ivanti does not provide."

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"I would like to see support for other operating systems such as Linux.""The main problem with WSUS is that the management console doesn't allow you to do a lot of operations. It's actually quite a primitive console, and has been since day one. In order to be more effective, you need to use another tool from Microsoft that can take advantage of WSUS and also offer you the extra features you need.""It would be good if it could deploy third-party patches or applications.""They should offer patch management across platforms.""The database could be improved. In large environments, for example, we often get problems with reporting.""Because you have to pay for the product and there may be other good free solutions, this may not be the best choice for a cost-minded organization.""The only complex part was the solution’s tricky setup phase.""The solution must provide the issue description of the patches."

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  • "For the one that works with SCCM, it is relatively inexpensive at $8 USD per node, yearly. The standalone product has two versions; the one that patches servers is about $45 USD annually and the version that patches workstations is about half that price at $22 USD."
  • "The solution is affordable."
  • "While the price is a bit high, it may be equitable with the features one gets with the product, such as that involving the interface."
  • "The solution is expensive compared to other products."
  • "The license can get expensive if you have a lot of nodes."
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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:We use the solution for security patching of Windows devices.
    Top Answer:There are some issues in the on-premises infrastructure of the clients.
    Top Answer:I provide the customer with the steps to follow, and they follow their scheduling and procedures. I also provide the information to the people involved in the pilot. My role is solely to provide a… 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
    Ivanti Patch for Windows, Patch for Windows, Shavlik Patch for Windows
    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

    Better protect against threats that stem from vulnerabilities in third-party applications.

    Improve protection against threats that stem from vulnerabilities in third-party applications by extending Intune with risk-based third-party patch publishing – without any additional infrastructure.

    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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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Government12%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    Transportation Company7%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Government13%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
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    Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is ranked 8th in Patch Management with 10 reviews while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is ranked 3rd in Patch Management with 38 reviews. Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune is rated 8.0, while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune writes "Allows us to set maintenance windows and deliver patches". 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 Neurons Patch for Intune is most compared with Microsoft Configuration Manager, Quest KACE Systems Management, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, BigFix and Ivanti Security Controls, whereas Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is most compared with BigFix, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, Quest KACE Systems Management, Microsoft Configuration Manager and GFI LanGuard. See our Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services report.

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