Virtual servers hosted in data centres offer companies a modern solution for their IT infrastructure. Compared to on-site physical servers, they offer a variety of benefits, including cost efficiency, scalability and increased resilience. These virtual environments enable flexible and centralised management, improved security measures and optimised resource utilisation, increasing the appeal of such solutions for companies of all sizes.

Patch management via WSUS deals with downloading, testing, approving and deploying patches. Despite its automation and basic functions, WSUS is limited to Windows-specific applications and is not ideal for hybrid operating environments. Many are therefore looking for alternatives.