ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

What is ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is a comprehensive, all-in-one patch management software designed to automate the entire patching process for enterprises of all sizes. Available as both a cloud-based and on-premises solution, it provides a single console to manage and deploy patches for servers, workstations, and laptops. The platform offers robust support for multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as over 1,100 third-party applications.

As a key component of the Endpoint Central suite, Patch Manager Plus focuses on bolstering network security by addressing critical vulnerabilities, ensuring system stability, and maintaining patch compliance. It automates every stage of the patching lifecyclefrom scanning and detection to testing, deployment, and reportingthereby minimizing manual effort and reducing the attack surface for cyber threats.

Why Choose ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?

• Effortless Automation: The platform automates the end-to-end patching process, freeing up valuable IT resources. It periodically scans for missing patches, tests them for stability, and deploys them according to predefined policies, significantly reducing administrative overhead.
• Enhanced Security Posture: By enabling swift deployment of security updates, driver patches, and critical hotfixes, it helps organizations remediate vulnerabilities in real-time. This proactive approach minimizes the window of exposure and protects business-critical systems from potential exploits.
• Centralized Cross-Platform Management: Manage patches for Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, along with a vast library of third-party applications, all from a unified dashboard. This capability extends to endpoints across LAN, WAN, and even remote work-from-home setups without requiring a VPN.
• Guaranteed Compliance: With advanced analytics and holistic, real-time reporting, administrators can easily monitor patch compliance status across the entire network. This simplifies audit preparations and ensures adherence to internal and external security policies.
• Minimal Business Disruption: Flexible deployment and reboot policies, combined with a Self-Service Portal for users, ensure that patching activities cause minimal disruption to employee productivity and business operations.

Advanced Features of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

• Automated Patch Testing & Approval: Mitigate the risk of deploying faulty patches by automatically testing them on a pilot group of systems. Once validated, patches can be automatically approved for a network-wide rollout, preventing system downtime caused by defective updates.
• Customizable Deployment Policies: Tailor patch deployment to fit specific business needs. Configure deployment windows, set reboot and shutdown policies, and allow users to postpone deployments via the Self-Service Portal to maximize end-user experience.
• Decline & Rollback Functionality: Maintain complete control over the patching process. Administrators can decline specific patches to support legacy applications or easily roll back problematic patches that cause system anomalies with a single click.
• Bandwidth Optimization: Effectively manage network traffic during patch distribution, especially in low-bandwidth or distributed environments. This ensures that patching activities do not negatively impact network performance.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Gain deep visibility into your patching environment with a wide range of pre-built and customizable reports. Track patch status, system vulnerabilities, and compliance levels to make informed security decisions.

Key Capabilities of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus

• Patch Scanning and Assessment: Automatically scans all managed endpoints to detect missing patches for operating systems and third-party applications, providing a clear view of the network's vulnerability status.
• Third-Party Application Patching: Extends patching support beyond the OS to over 1,100 common business applications, closing security gaps often exploited by attackers.
• Server Application Patch Management: Ensures business-critical servers remain secure and stable by automating the patching process for server applications with minimal downtime.
• Driver and BIOS Updates: Goes beyond software patching to include firmware, driver, and BIOS updates, providing a holistic approach to endpoint security and performance.
• Endpoint Health and Compliance Auditing: Continuously monitors and reports on the patch compliance of every endpoint, helping organizations meet security standards and pass audits effortlessly.

How to Use ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?

1. System Discovery: Begin by deploying lightweight agents to all target endpoints. The system will automatically discover and register all manageable computers across the network.
2. Scan for Missing Patches: Configure automated scanning schedules or initiate on-demand scans to identify missing patches for operating systems and installed applications on all managed devices.
3. Test and Approve: Create test groups to automatically deploy new patches to a small set of non-critical systems. Based on the stability and success of the test, configure policies to auto-approve these patches for broader deployment.
4. Automate Deployment: Define Automated Patch Deployment (APD) tasks. Specify the applications, patch severity, deployment schedule, and reboot policies to fully automate the remediation process.
5. Monitor and Report: Utilize the central dashboard to monitor deployment status in real-time. Generate detailed reports on patch compliance, system health, and vulnerabilities to track progress and share insights with stakeholders.

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Pricing

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus pricing details are available on request on techjockey.com.

The pricing model is based on different parameters, including extra features, deployment type, and the total number of users. For further queries related to the product, you can contact our product team and learn more about the pricing and offers.