SCCM Patch Management for Third Party Patching
Extend Microsoft SCCM patching with SCCM patch management software
Centralized SCCM patching for third-party applications
Organizations grapple with multiple challenges in managing third-party applications patching. Usually, it's a labor-intensive process that calls for countless hours of research, creation, testing, software deployment, and troubleshooting. With SolarWinds Patch Manager, you can extend Microsoft SCCM capabilities and simplify third-party patching with pre-built, industry-tested, and ready-to-deploy packages. You can even track the availability of new patches as they become available. Additionally, it’s easy to synchronize patches to your preferred schedule.
Mitigate vulnerabilities with SCCM third-party updates
Virtual machines and third-party applications are easy targets for cybercriminals. Most organizations have a good patching tool in place to periodically update Windows OS and applications. However, there is a gap when it comes to patching virtual machines and applications like Java, Adobe, and Firefox. With the help of Patch Manager, you can extend Microsoft SCCM capabilities and achieve a more integrated approach to the patching process for both Windows and third-party applications. This tool also allows you to patch virtual machines and offline machines to better mitigate common security risks.
Demonstrate compliance with extensive reporting capabilities
With an already stretched-thin IT team, it can be difficult to strike a balance between tracking the status of current patches and applying new SCCM third-party updates. SolarWinds Patch Manager provides out-of-the-box, easy-to-use, built-in reports to help IT teams remain compliant as they develop new patches. These reports provide your teams with increased visibility into their patch status and current compliance. You can also easily create your own patch management reports to demonstrate to auditors that all your systems are patched and compliant with critical regulations, such as HIPAA.
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System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a software management suite provided by Microsoft that allows IT teams to manage Windows-based computers. Among its many features, SCCM is commonly used by organizations to deploy updates and security patches across a network. SCCM gives IT administrators substantial control over when and how patches are applied. Since it boasts more robust features than most other configuration management solutions, SCCM is often the most attractive option for large enterprise networks.
SCCM patch management offers a suite of endpoint protection tools, and with the correct configuration, can operate as a comprehensive lifecycle management system for IT departments with a high number of Windows systems. Non-Windows systems (such as Mac, Linux, UNIX, Symbian, and others) can still be managed through SCCM as end-clients, although this process still requires a Windows server to run.
SCCM patching is controlled via an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI), which can make it significantly easier to implement than other self-deployed tools. And since it’s a Microsoft product, there are tons of community support options for IT teams that adopt SCCM to improve their third-party patch management practices.
System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a software management suite provided by Microsoft that allows IT teams to manage Windows-based computers. Among its many features, SCCM is commonly used by organizations to deploy updates and security patches across a network. SCCM gives IT administrators substantial control over when and how patches are applied. Since it boasts more robust features than most other configuration management solutions, SCCM is often the most attractive option for large enterprise networks.
SCCM patch management offers a suite of endpoint protection tools, and with the correct configuration, can operate as a comprehensive lifecycle management system for IT departments with a high number of Windows systems. Non-Windows systems (such as Mac, Linux, UNIX, Symbian, and others) can still be managed through SCCM as end-clients, although this process still requires a Windows server to run.
SCCM patching is controlled via an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI), which can make it significantly easier to implement than other self-deployed tools. And since it’s a Microsoft product, there are tons of community support options for IT teams that adopt SCCM to improve their third-party patch management practices.
Improve your third-party application patching processes
Patch Manager
- Create reports on patch status and inventory to prove compliance with auditors.
- Keep workstations and servers secure with the latest patches for third-party applications.
- Extend Microsoft SCCM capabilities and simplify patching with pre-built packages.