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Ivanti Security Controls vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
March 2024
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We performed a comparison between Ivanti Security Controls 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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Jack Leung
Straightforward to set up and good support but needs to be on the cloud
AANKITGUPTAA
Easy to download and patch but needs to be a generic patch management solution
Patch and security management is a very crucial activity. It is actually periodical and it should be done on a monthly basis or a weekly basis,... Read more →
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Pros
"What has been most valuable is the ability to manage, restore and install upgrades and applications. We scan PCs and server and receive results.""Technical support is helpful and responsive."

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"The solution performs well.""I am absolutely happy with its stability and performance. It is a stable product.""The reporting capabilities that help maintain compliance and security are good.""The most valuable features are that it is included with Windows, and it can be driven by Group Policy Objects (GPOs).""Once we configure it and it keeps updating the patches, all I need to do is filter out which patches are required or not.""Provides the ability to create multiple downstream servers.""Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is an easy-to-use and stable solution.""PowerShell is a valuable feature."

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Cons
"It should be more scalable.""For the Windows upgrade, the errors we experience are not clear. We see a time out error but do not know the reason. We would like to know the root cause."

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"Some issues with scalability in larger organizations.""It would be good if it could deploy third-party patches or applications.""Microsoft Windows Server Update Services could improve the ease of use.""User interface is outdated and not user-friendly.""The security could be improved.""One area for potential improvement involves the administrative portal, where numerous options, including asset management and patch management, are integrated.""Having the ability to group updates by the operating systems would be very helpful.""In the next release, I would like to see additional tools added to fix the engine issues on the client's side."

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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
    What do you like most about Ivanti Security Controls?
    Top Answer:Technical support is helpful and responsive.
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    What needs improvement with Ivanti Security Controls?
    Top Answer:We'd like the solution to be moved to the cloud. We'd like to have better logging so people can see what I have done on the console. It should be more scalable.
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    What is your primary use case for Ivanti Security Controls?
    Top Answer:I've used the solution for patch management and some fixing after other scanning and testing. We try to do the fixing from a single console under a single patch to improve efficiency.
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    What do you like most about Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
    Top Answer:The reporting capabilities that help maintain compliance and security are good.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Windows...
    Top Answer:The product is not expensive.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft Windows Server Update Services?
    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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    Ranking
    14th
    out of 50 in Patch Management
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    Average Words per Review
    411
    Rating
    8.5
    3rd
    out of 50 in Patch Management
    Views
    4,617
    Comparisons
    3,785
    Reviews
    24
    Average Words per Review
    412
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    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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    Microsoft
    Overview

    Ivanti Security Controls simplifies security with unified and automated prevention, detection, and response techniques that target your biggest attack vectors. It provides the security global experts agree creates the highest barriers to modern cyber attacks, including discovery, OS and application patch management, privilege management, and whitelisting.

    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 Company14%
    Healthcare Company10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    Security Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government13%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise59%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise47%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    Ivanti Security Controls is ranked 14th in Patch Management with 2 reviews while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is ranked 3rd in Patch Management with 38 reviews. Ivanti Security Controls is rated 8.6, while Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Ivanti Security Controls writes "Straightforward to set up and good support but needs to be on the cloud". 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 Security Controls is most compared with Microsoft Configuration Manager, Ivanti Patch for Linux, UNIX, Mac, Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager, NinjaOne and Ivanti Neurons Patch for Intune, whereas Microsoft Windows Server Update Services is most compared with BigFix, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, Quest KACE Systems Management, Microsoft Configuration Manager and Atera. See our Ivanti Security Controls vs. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services report.

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