SCCM Alternative for Businesses

Extend patching capabilities and achieve enhanced patching control by using an SCCM alternative

Integrate patching for third-party applications

Integrate patching for third-party applications

Third-party application patching can be labor-intensive. With Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), patching not done via Microsoft is limited by using System Center Updates Publisher (SCUP) and is only available for cataloged patches. By using SolarWinds® Patch Manager, you can eliminate the need for SCUP and extend the capabilities of SCCM to integrate with dozens of supported apps, including Oracle Java, Adobe Reader, and more. Patch Manager serves prebuilt, tested, and ready-to-deploy packages. You can monitor the accessibility of new patches and integrate them with your schedule.

View update notifications

View update notifications

Businesses of all sizes need a patching plan that minimizes risk. That means looking beyond Windows apps for options that automatically protect third-party applications and virtual machines — common targets for hackers. The SolarWinds SCCM alternative lets you extend Microsoft WSUS security patching to close these gaps. PM even reaches offline and powered-off devices by using Wake-on LAN to boot target systems. View the status of endpoints managed by SCCM on a single dashboard and set pop-up alerts to catch new patches announced by vendors.

Schedule patches to suit your calendar

Schedule patches to suit your calendar

With SCCM, you can perform basic patch scheduling, but you can’t be sure whether the target machine will be powered on to receive the update. With the SolarWinds SCCM alternative, you can push patches to suit the company’s schedule based on time zones and the potential network impact associated with mass updates. Rest easy knowing your patches will reach even powered-off devices. Patch Manager uses Windows PowerShell for granular control over the update process. Schedule updates according to classifications like “critical,” “rollup,” or “security patches,” or define actions for individual updates.

Demonstrate compliance with reporting tools

Demonstrate compliance with reporting tools

Gain better visibility into IT inventory. SCCM only provides visibility into System Center Essentials (SCE) environments that use WSUS natively, and requires the Extended Inventory collection tool for additional inventory. PM augments SCCM capabilities to keep track of Microsoft and third-party applications, hardware inventory, disk space, and other critical metrics. Use a default, auto-updated inventory or create a custom template. Stay on top of scheduled and upcoming updates using an automatic list of apps with labels like “critical,” “security,” and “third-party.”

Achieve management visibility

Achieve management visibility

Gain better visibility into your IT inventory. SCCM only provides visibility into System Center Essentials (SCE) environments using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) natively, and it requires the Extended Inventory collection tool for additional inventory. Patch Manager augments the capabilities of SCCM to keep track of Microsoft and third-party applications, hardware inventory, disk space, and other critical metrics. Use a default, auto-updated inventory or create a custom template. With Patch Manager, you can stay on top of scheduled and upcoming updates using an automatic list of apps with labels like “critical,” “security,” and “third-party.”
Get More on SCCM Alternatives
Do you find yourself asking…
  • What is an SCCM alternative?
  • How can I address security vulnerabilities with an SCCM alternative?
  • How can I quickly diagnose and repair issues on Configuration Manager clients?
  • How can I turn my SCCM environment into a powerful patch management solution?
  • Related Features and Tools

  • What is an SCCM alternative?

    An SCCM alternative for small business or enterprise use is a tool designed to extend the patch management capabilities of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This product augments the capabilities of SCCM, a systems management software used for deploying applications and helping secure devices across an enterprise. Systems administrators can use an SCCM alternative to achieve greater control during patch management by leveraging more granular scheduling options, integrated third-party patching, improved privacy, and other features.

  • How can I address security vulnerabilities with an SCCM alternative?

    Businesses of all sizes need a patching plan to minimize risk. This means looking beyond Windows apps for options capable of automatically protecting third-party applications and virtual machines—common targets for hackers.

    The SolarWinds® SCCM alternative, SolarWinds Patch Manager, lets you extend Microsoft WSUS security patching to close these gaps. Patch Manager even reaches offline and powered-off devices by using Wake-on-LAN to boot target systems. View the status of endpoints managed by SCCM on a single dashboard and set pop-up alerts to catch new patches announced by vendors.

  • How can I quickly diagnose and repair issues on Configuration Manager clients?

    SCCM provides some client health data, but with the Patch Manager extension pack for SCCM, you can quickly diagnose and repair issues on Configuration Manager clients throughout local enterprise networks and cloud infrastructures through a single interface. This tool diagnoses and repairs Windows Update Agents and Windows Management Instrumentation on all managed clients to help ensure updates install successfully and on schedule.

  • How can I turn my SCCM environment into a powerful patch management solution?

    Though SCCM doesn’t allow for on-demand patching, Patch Manager offers admins crucial management capabilities. This SCCM alternative for small businesses and enterprises lets you simplify notifications, synchronization, deployment, and more. Unlike SCCM, the Patch Manager dashboard can filter views of your available updates and IT environment. Though SCCM allows custom packages via System Center Updates Publisher (SCUP), Patch Manager includes a Package Creation Wizard for streamlined custom patching, including before-and-after deployment scenarios.

  • Related Features and Tools

    Other SolarWinds Tools to Help Minimize Security Risk:


    Related Features:

What is an SCCM alternative?

An SCCM alternative for small business or enterprise use is a tool designed to extend the patch management capabilities of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This product augments the capabilities of SCCM, a systems management software used for deploying applications and helping secure devices across an enterprise. Systems administrators can use an SCCM alternative to achieve greater control during patch management by leveraging more granular scheduling options, integrated third-party patching, improved privacy, and other features.

Close
How can I address security vulnerabilities with an SCCM alternative?

Businesses of all sizes need a patching plan to minimize risk. This means looking beyond Windows apps for options capable of automatically protecting third-party applications and virtual machines—common targets for hackers.

The SolarWinds® SCCM alternative, SolarWinds Patch Manager, lets you extend Microsoft WSUS security patching to close these gaps. Patch Manager even reaches offline and powered-off devices by using Wake-on-LAN to boot target systems. View the status of endpoints managed by SCCM on a single dashboard and set pop-up alerts to catch new patches announced by vendors.

Close
How can I quickly diagnose and repair issues on Configuration Manager clients?

SCCM provides some client health data, but with the Patch Manager extension pack for SCCM, you can quickly diagnose and repair issues on Configuration Manager clients throughout local enterprise networks and cloud infrastructures through a single interface. This tool diagnoses and repairs Windows Update Agents and Windows Management Instrumentation on all managed clients to help ensure updates install successfully and on schedule.

Close
How can I turn my SCCM environment into a powerful patch management solution?

Though SCCM doesn’t allow for on-demand patching, Patch Manager offers admins crucial management capabilities. This SCCM alternative for small businesses and enterprises lets you simplify notifications, synchronization, deployment, and more. Unlike SCCM, the Patch Manager dashboard can filter views of your available updates and IT environment. Though SCCM allows custom packages via System Center Updates Publisher (SCUP), Patch Manager includes a Package Creation Wizard for streamlined custom patching, including before-and-after deployment scenarios.

Close
Related Features and Tools

Other SolarWinds Tools to Help Minimize Security Risk:


Related Features:

Close

SCCM alternative built to enable enhanced patch management control

Patch Manager

  • Get the in-depth visibility you need for effective patching across your IT infrastructure.

  • Guard against common security gaps by proactively scheduling updates.

  • Customize update features, including templates, reports, schedules, and patches.

Starts at {#Product Price#} Subscription and Perpetual Licensing options available
Let’s talk it over.
Contact our team. Anytime.
{#Contact Phone#}
multi-colored brand line
Close
{{STATIC CONTENT}}
{{CAPTION_TITLE}}

{{CAPTION_CONTENT}}

{{TITLE}}