Then highlight one, some, or all rows in the grid to perform actions on just the selected hosts. Either right click on the currently selected rows or use the Actions menu to select an action to perform.
Skip to content. Computers can be standalone, in a workgroup, or members of a domain. Check out this written tutorial or watch this video tutorial for details. Choose to install all available updates or just install specific updates , by name. Deploy software remotely to an entire network of computers with just a few of clicks.
Deploy standalone Microsoft or third-party patches such as Adobe or Java updates, as well as registry keys , scripts, and just about anything else to remote hosts. Push install MSIs remotely to multiple computers. Take a look at the software deployment page for more information, tutorials, and videos. Cloud Management Suite is a versatile patch management solution that offers support for Windows , Mac , Linux , and third-party applications.
This tool is cloud-based and is accessed through a web browser. Cloud Management Suite can be deployed in less than an hour. From the moment you launch the program, there are automated patch queries that show you the Critical and Top 10 Windows patches so that you can kick start your patch management.
If you need to look closer into patches you can generate reports. Reports provide you with a record of the patch data you have produced in real-time. For additional security over your patch records, you can enable two-factor authentication with an email or SMS. The Essentials version offers third-party patching and device discovery with one console user account.
The Essentials version offers five console user accounts and reports. The Cloud Management Suite Realtime Security version offers unlimited user accounts and live device location maps.
You can download the free trial here. Patches can be automatically and manually updated. The tool has been designed to make the setup process as simple as possible and the user interface maintains this usability from managing patches to configuring manual updates.
In other words, you can monitor most third-party services and applications without leaving the management platform. The patch management experience offered by SysAid Patch Management has something to offer enterprises of all sizes. However, you need to contact the company directly to view a quote. There is also a free trial which can be downloaded here. Itarian Patch Management is another patch management solution that simplifies the patch management process. Third-party patches are available on request if you require patches for other devices.
The user interface is relatively basic but gets the job done well. From launch, you can start to automatically discover devices in your network to begin detecting and patching future vulnerabilities. From then on, you can create policies to run automatic patch deployment and schedule updates. This means that computers will be updated on an automated basis. You can also go a step further and remotely deploy updates for Windows and Linux machines.
Itarian Patch management thus provides an exceptional remote patch management experience. Few tools offer the complete remote patch management solution that Itarian Patch Management does.
All you need to do to begin is enter your email. The free trial version of Italian Patch Management is available here. On Automox , available patches are deployed automatically. However, on the dashboard, you can also view available patches and accept or reject as needed. There is also the option to see further information if you need to know more before deploying a patch. You can even create custom scripts to dictate how patches are deployed.
This program also offers support for a range of third-party applications. Adobe , Mozilla Firefox , and Google Chrome are just some of the names that Automox offers support for. The mix of OS and third-party support makes Automox ideal in most enterprise environments because it can sustain lots of different software providers.
There are two pricing options available for Automox : the Basic and Full versions. The main difference between the two is that the Full version offers advanced policy features , a rules-based patching engine , and custom end-user notifications. There is also a day free trial that you can download here. Finally, we have Kaseya VSA. With Kaseya VSA you can view the patch status of devices connected to your network in real-time.
You can tell whether a machine has patches available regardless of whether it is turned on or off. The Agent Endpoint Fabric sends update packages more efficiently reducing the resource footprint needed to update connected devices.
You configure the platform to send you an alert if issues like defragmentation are recognized on a device. Kaseya VSA also offers wider network monitoring capabilities to measure key metrics like CPU , memory usage , disk usage , and bandwidth usage to provide comprehensive coverage. The ability to manage the physical health of devices alongside their patch status makes this a top of the line patch management solution.
The price of Kaseya VSA depends on the number of endpoints you require. The more endpoints you have, the higher the price. Although there is also a day free trial available here. Each of these tools has the design and production value to sustain networks of all sizes. These three tools are competitively-priced making them accessible to smaller organizations as well.
Being able to create your own patch management sensors helps to give you all the functionality of some higher-priced tools without the costs though you can always transition to paid versions as well! Likewise, if you want general network monitoring features as well you can simply provision network monitoring sensors to keep tabs on your network.
Combining patch management and network monitoring is useful for limiting the potential for vulnerabilities of all shapes and sizes. Trying to manually update patches inconsistently can have disastrous consequences if a cyber attacker exploits an unpatched vulnerability. By using a patch management tool you can reduce the risk of a successful attack and stay online. In any standard environment, once a month should be a sufficient frequency for patch rollouts to be performed.
More critical systems should be patched more frequently — the US Department of Defense uses a day timeframe. Patch management focuses on getting the operating system and services up to date. This is particularly important for businesses as many patches are created in order to close down newly discovered exploits created by hackers.
A patch management policy is a set of working procedures that can be implemented through patch management software. It applies to different categories of software, such as applications or operating systems, and can implement patch rollout by device type, make, model, or operating system.
The patch management policy dictated when and how each arriving patch is applied. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Comparitech uses cookies. More info. Menu Close. We are reader supported and may receive a commission when you make purchases using the links on our site.
We show you the best patch management software for keeping your devices up to date. Tim Keary Network administration expert. Start a day free trial. Delivered from the cloud. Installs on Windows Server. This is cloud-based so it can be accessed from any operating system through a browser. Supports manual patch strategies or be set to run automatically. Itarian Patch Management A patch manager for Windows system that can also patch software on Linux remotely.
We reviewed the market for patch management software and analyzed the options based on the following criteria: An autodetection process that is able to contact each device connected to the network A system scanner that will compile a software inventory giving all current versions of software, including operating systems An automated patch finder that will monitor the sites of software providers for update availability Integration with WSUS and SCCM Automated patch rollout for unattended actions with termination status reports A free trial for a cost-free assessment period or a money-back guarantee Value for money with functions that are worth paying for.
Pros: Simple and intuitive user interface, great use of color to display key metrics Cloud-based service makes desktop management flexible, especially for remote teams Flexible pricing makes it a great choice for any size network Offers configuration profiles that help streamline onboarding new devices.
Cons: Would prefer a longer trial period to try out all the features. Pros: Minimalistic interface makes it easy to view the metrics that matter most Flexible pricing model makes it a viable option for small businesses Includes multiple PSA features, great for helpdesk teams and growing MSPs Can track SLAs and includes a time tracking option for maintenance tasks.
Cons: Focuses heavily on MSP related tools, other businesses may not be able to utilize multi-tenant features. Patch Manager Plus updates operating systems, Microsoft Office and a host of Office components, and a decent list of third-party apps, too. This isn't some basic software updater where you have to manually check for or initiate updates.
Everything can be automated, from checking local systems for missing updates, to downloading as required, deploying updates, and sending you detailed reports on progress. The entire process is highly configurable. You're able to schedule scanning by time, group or some custom collection of devices, for instance, then deploy in your preferred time window and with per-device custom actions display alerts, reboot and so on.
This flexibility has all kinds of advantages. If you're managing a large number of devices in a business, for instance, you can deploy critical patches to a small test group of PCs first, and wait for them to be approved as safe another process you can automate before rolling them out across the company.
Although Patch Manager Plus isn't exactly difficult to use, the sheer weight of features means you've plenty to learn before you'll be able to find your way around. It's well worth a look for demanding users, though, especially as a Free Edition enables protecting up to 20 computers and 5 servers.
If that's not enough, commercial plans are reasonably priced. For example, Patch Manager Plus supports up to 50 computers, and adds extras like support for a distribution server to serve patches from your local network so there is no need for every device to download them separately.
Chocolatey is a comprehensive package manager for Windows which can automate installing, updating and uninstalling all your software. This isn't a tool for newbies.
Chocolatey makes heavy use of PowerShell and is run from the command line, rather than a graphical interface, so you'll need some knowledge and experience to get the most from the product. But if you're willing to spend some time learning the basics, don't necessarily let that put you off. There's nothing difficult about Chocolatey's basic commands, for instance. Here are three examples:. It's very obvious what they're going to do, and now you've got the basic idea, you can probably figure out how to do the same with a host of other apps for example, just replace 'firefox' with 'googlechrome', 'adobereader' or whatever other app you need.
Chocolatey works its magic with 'packages', PowerShell files which automate the install, upgrade and uninstall tasks for each app. Users can create packages for their own use or share them with others, and as a result of this flexibility, Chocolatey now supports more than 7, apps. Although Chocolatey doesn't have the built-in automation options of specialist patch management tools, you can get a lot done with some very simple scripts.
The single command 'choco upgrade all' will upgrade all installed apps, for instance; just run that when your device boots, maybe as a scheduled task, and the system will automatically keep itself updated.
Chocolatey is available for free in its very capable open source form. Commercial plans add all kinds of handy package-building options, reporting features and other enhancements specifically for business use. Ninite is a simple tool for installing and updating a lot of Windows apps at once.
The service stands out for its streamlined, web-based interface and its automated installers. If you decide you need to install or update Chrome, Firefox and Opera on a PC, for instance, this is all you need to do: go to Ninite. That's it. Really, it's that simple. No need to register, create an account, hand over your email address — there aren't even any ads.
You'll be done in 30 seconds, maybe less. It's not all good news. The free Ninite only has the most basic features, too. Once you have your installer, you can share it with others, then run it to install your chosen apps, or update any that are missing patches. But there's no automation, no scheduling, no reports or anything else.
Ninite probably works best as an easy way to install your favorite apps on a new PC. NET, Google Earth and more in a fraction of the time it would take if you installed them manually.
Ninite's simple updating is worth a try as well, though, and businesses who need more can check out Ninite Pro. Install the Pro agent on each system and they show up on your web management interface, with all their installed app details, and you can update them manually or automatically with a range of configuration options. Patch My PC Home Updater is a free Windows program which can help you monitor over popular apps, automatically detecting any updates and optionally silently downloading and installing any patches it finds.
The ' apps' figure is boosted a little by the inclusion of products which are obscure, obsolete or both Bitdefender Anti-Ransomware, Imgburn, Microsoft EMET — the full list is here. Unusually, Patch My PC doesn't require installation, or ask you to hand over your email address or other personal details.
Launch it, the program detects your installed apps and portable versions and displays up-to-date products in green, or any which are missing patches in red. Patch My PC's interface is a little cluttered, and doesn't always work as you might expect.
Its scan report doesn't give you a table of results you can work with individually, for instance update these two immediately, ignore that for now, don't check these apps in future, say. The results are plain text only, and you can't do anything but look at them. If you're more interested in speed and automation, though, the program works very well. You can have it install all missing patches with a click, for example.
And a well-designed scheduler enables automatically checking for updates at your preferred time and frequency, with the option to run it again later if a check is missed because your PC was turned off, say. Patch My PC also works well as a simple application manager. It's easy to create a custom list of your ten favorite apps, say, and have the program set them all up for you on a new PC.
And a built-in Uninstaller lets you remove multiple apps in a single operation. An interesting range of bonus options includes the ability to cache updates in a local folder. Plug the key into other PCs, and if they need the same update, they'll use the cached copy rather than download it again.
This experience brings some immediate and very obvious benefits. It counted some of these twice — BlueStacks, PaintShop Pro — so this was a little misleading, but even so, the package still found more applications and updates than anything else we've tried. We would like to tell you exactly how many apps SUMo supports, but unfortunately, the website doesn't say, and the company didn't give us a figure, either.
It seems to work with most of the products you'd expect, though — browsers, Adobe Reader, Flash, more — and a page on the website facilitates searching the database for any apps you particularly need.
SUMo's free users won't necessarily be pleased to hear about its wide software support, because there's no support for automatic updates. All you get is a web page to launch searches for the package on Google and popular download sites. For every update it spots, you must find the correct site, the page, the download, all by yourself. Upgrading to SUMo Pro improves the situation a little, getting you a direct link to the product page for your app.
There's still no automatic download and installation, though, and it's expensive for what you get. Heimdal Free is the software updating module from Heimdal Security's commercial range of security suites.
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