Challenges
- Inconsistent deployment of timely patch updates when vulnerabilities arise out of potentially unwanted programs, malware and newer threats.
- Patch Management prior to SolarWinds Patch Manager:
- GFI LanGuard
- Manual patching and in-house processes
Use Case
- Patch Manager helps Valley Republic Bank manage:
- servers: < 50
- workstations (incl. notebooks): 50-250
- More than 50 patches are pushed out per month with Patch Manager.
- Valley Republic Bank purchased SolarWinds Patch Manager because of its ease of use.
Results
- Patch Manager helps Valley Republic Bank:
- 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 Valley Republic Bank save 41-80 hours of patch workload each month.
