Many IT teams ask themselves End of Life from WSUShow costly the switch to a modern solution such as ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus actually is. The good news is that the changeover is much less complicated than many people initially think.
Not a complex migration project
As Patch Manager Plus is a stand-alone system, no old WSUS data, approvals or policies need to be transferred. Instead of a complicated migration, the change is simple:
- Install Patch Manager Plus or set it up as a cloud version
- Distribute agents to the target systems
- Deactivate old WSUS policies (via GPO)
- Define new patch policies in Patch Manager Plus
The whole thing also works parallel - WSUS can therefore continue to run until all devices are properly registered in the new system. This means there is no downtime and no risk.
Fast implementation
- Small environments with a few dozen devices can often be completely converted within a day.
- Larger environments distribute the agents automatically via group policies, SCCM or other software distribution - making the rollout plannable and structured.
- As soon as the clients appear in Patch Manager Plus, updates can be controlled immediately according to new, flexible rules.
Clean restart with added value
Another advantage: Instead of dragging along old WSUS authorisations, some of which have grown over the years, you start with a clean, modern patch strategy. At the same time, companies benefit from:
- Automated test and release processes
- Third-party patching (Adobe, Chrome, Java & Co.)
- Comprehensive reports and compliance overviews
Switching from WSUS to Patch Manager Plus is not a mammoth project, but a clear, structured change. IT teams not only gain time and an overview, but also a much more powerful tool for modern patch management.
In short: Getting away from WSUS has never been so easy.
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