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Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac [EOL] vs Microsoft Windows Server Update Services comparison

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Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNI...
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
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Microsoft Windows Server Up...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
Patch Management (5th)
 

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KU
Linux admin at Ameex Technologies
With good website development capabilities, the solution also provides exceptional stability
The initial setup is straightforward. The time taken for deployment for the website depends on the website code files and database. It may take four hours to eight hours for a single site to migrate from another solution. We used to do the migration from the cloud only and not on-premises. For deployment, we used to compress the code files, and using SFTP, we used to transfer the files. We then configure the same with that, and after transferring the code files, we used to have the UAT, staging, and production URL. Once everything is fine, we will switch the DNS for the live website. For the deployment and maintenance, we need support from the client's side and from the management side to make the DNS switch. We also need help from third-party vendors to provide access.
Aldo Centino - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Waternet
Centralized updates have simplified patch management and have ensured timely security compliance
I am not sure about Windows Service Update; I mentioned Windows Server, but I do not think we do Windows Server AppFabric. I indicated that we do not use Windows Process Activation Services or Windows Server Failover Clustering. I acknowledge that Update Services is what I meant to communicate. We have a procedure related to the automatic update approval feature in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services. I do not know if we used this procedure; we just use Microsoft Windows Server Update Services with a scheduled task, and that is all. I have not used the reporting and inventory capabilities to manage update compliance, but maybe our security team has. I like this product because there is no other product, and my colleague is working on the Azure service updates, so if that is working, then we have no need to use Microsoft Windows Server Update Services from Windows anymore. I have not found something that I have been using the most.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, and Mac helps to ensure that everything is up to date."
"Compared to other software options, this is not exactly a cheap solution, however, the value you get is good, and therefore it's worth the cost."
"The tool is a stable product."
"The website development section is the most valuable feature of the solution."
"The solution is easy to implement."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to check whether users working from home are on the domain or not, allowing us complete visibility of the endpoints that are connecting to our network."
"The most valuable features are that it is included with Windows, and it can be driven by Group Policy Objects (GPOs)."
"A valuable feature about this solution is that it enforces an updating and patching process for my applications."
"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."
"Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is an easy-to-use and stable solution."
"Setup is very simple and straightforward."
"The product reduced the number of crashes on our applications that were not able to use the latest versions of Windows updates."
"I am absolutely happy with its stability and performance. It is a stable product."
 

Cons

"The solution can be quite expensive, compared to other options on the market."
"The tool needs to improve its visual system."
"The better way to improve the solution is by working on an area where it lacks, which includes the migration part."
"I am not satisfied with this solution. There are constant issues and most of the time it doesn't work."
"The approval process must be improved."
"The support from Microsoft should be faster."
"Some issues with scalability in larger organizations."
"More integration with different platforms would be an improvement."
"Job management and control is an area that is in need of improvement."
"Could be improved with additional features such as an update alarm."
"This solution's deployment could be improved. When I was the admin, there were some problems when deploying to clients. Sometimes the policy is not effective. I guess, more on the reliability side, more reliable means working more often with the clients. It could be easier to deploy."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is open-source, so we do not need any licensing."
"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is not an expensive solution."
"We need one single key for Windows deployments, which is a better option. Buying a license with the same key for all systems, like Windows and Windows Desktop, makes configuring easier. Otherwise, it isn't easy to manage multiple keys for different systems."
"The WSUS cost is included in Microsoft Windows, and there are no licensing fees."
"The product is expensive."
"The integration is included in the Windows Server system, and there are no additional fees."
"Microsoft's operating model determines the solution's pricing, and we use it based on our enterprise agreement, which incurs an annual cost."
"This product comes included with Windows and can be used free of charge."
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What needs improvement with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
I think nothing could be improved or enhanced in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services because it is doing precisely what it has to do. I do not see any minor enhancements or limitations to be o...
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I use Microsoft Windows Server Update Services primarily for Windows updates, specifically for updates and security patch updates from Microsoft.
 

Also Known As

HEAT Patch, PatchLink
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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