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We performed a comparison between Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac 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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"The website development section is the most valuable feature of the solution.""Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, and Mac helps to ensure that everything is up to date.""The solution is easy to implement.""The tool is a stable product."

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"Compared to Linux, Windows Server’s setup is easier.""Provides the ability to create multiple downstream servers.""The performance has been okay.""Setup is very simple and straightforward.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is the efficiency once configured.""The solution has great potential and leaves the user with almost limitless possibilities. It is truly a product with a million uses.""The most valuable feature is the decreased level of internet usage by my network.""The most valuable features are that it is included with Windows, and it can be driven by Group Policy Objects (GPOs)."

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Cons
"The tool needs to improve its visual system.""The solution can be quite expensive, compared to other options on the market.""The better way to improve the solution is by working on an area where it lacks, which includes the migration part."

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"The solution's stability could be improved because sometimes, there are some problems in communication and sending updates and patches.""It would be good if it could deploy third-party patches or applications.""User interface is outdated and not user-friendly.""Microsoft Windows Server Update Services could improve the ease of use.""Some issues with scalability in larger organizations.""A few bugs need to be figured out for the security side.""Microsoft Windows Server Update Services could improve by being less cumbersome to use. It's somewhat difficult to use, but we manage to get through it.""There are some bugs in IIS."

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  • "The solution is open-source, so we do not need any licensing."
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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:Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, and Mac helps to ensure that everything is up to date.
    Top Answer:The solution is not expensive. It is cheaper than other solutions. The solution is open-source, so we do not need any licensing.
    Top Answer:The better way to improve the solution is by working on an area where it lacks, which includes the migration part. Currently, on Amazon AWS, we have hosted all the websites. It is fine to migrate from… 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
    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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    Overview

    Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac, powered by Heat, swiftly detects vulnerabilities in today’s environment, from workstation to data center. And it deploys expertly pretested patches automatically, helping organizations to patch with more efficiency and efficacy.

    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.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Retailer11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    Transportation Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government13%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise47%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
    March 2024
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    Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac is ranked 15th in Patch Management with 4 reviews while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is ranked 3rd in Patch Management with 38 reviews. Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac is rated 9.0, while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac writes "With good website development capabilities, the solution also provides exceptional stability". 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 Linux, UNIX, Mac is most compared with 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 Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune. See our Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services report.

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