Challenges
- Inconsistent deployment of timely patch updates when vulnerabilities arise out of potentially unwanted programs, malware and newer threats.
- Used Microsoft WSUS prior to SolarWinds Patch Manager.
Use Case
- Patch Manager helps manage:
- 50-250 servers
- 251-1,000 workstations (including laptops)
- Push out 21 – 50 patches per month with Patch Manager.
- Purchased SolarWinds Patch Manager because of its features.
Results
- Patch Manager helps the federal credit union company:
- Test and deploy patches without affecting business/IT productivity
- Define and execute patch strategies for different user groups or computer groups
- Adapt to changes rapidly for both physical and virtual environments
- Easily control how disruptive the patch process needs to be (e.g. control reboots, system restore, etc)
- Do on-demand patching and creation of custom patches and packages
- Quickly generate reports on patched and unpatched systems and software
- Patch Manager helps save 41-80 hours of patch workload each month.
