Ivanti Patch for Endpoint Manager vs. ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Ivanti Patch is easy to deploy and use for any windows patch management and auto scan. Configuration management is very great with Ivanti Patch. They have a great support community and provide you with the best help and technical support from the Ivanti Patch support team. Ivanti Patch and system center configuration manager give you the best tools and features to their users for security and configuration management.

If you need to just manage some endpoints with little regard for reporting or special configuration sets this software is good. If you need to quickly look up a workstation location or IP address the web interface is simple and can get you what you need quickly. If you want to deploy emergency updates or patches and give users the ability to postpone or not postpone the implementation the tools are god like

Incentivized

• Scheduling patching
• Inventory management
• Reporting
• Patch management

• We set alerts when a devices gets low on disk space. That is automatic and creates a ticket in ME SDP. We are then able to Add space to a VM Desktop, and then go thru ManageEngine Endpoint Central to extend the drives so the entire process can be done without interruption to the end user.
• Using the patch scans we can easily see what patches have been installed for all manufacturers not just Microsoft, without having to physically go to the device. It also allows us to choose which patches we want to push out and automate the process so we can be hands off, freeing up out time for other things.
• Remote access to devices. This allows us to remotely make changes, not just via remote control but also make registry changes and clean up space without going to the device and without interruption to the end user.
• Alerts. We have set up to get email alerts when new hardware is plugged into any computers. This lets us know if someone is bringing in un-authorized equipment (thumb drives, hubs, etc) to better manage what is/is not on our network.

Incentivized

• Ivanti Patch needs more enhancement for application connectors.
• Its user interface is not so easy to use for someone new.
• They can do some more improvement with auto scan and inventory management.

• Prioritizing the flow between package deployments and updates. In my case, application packages must take priority over updates.
• Reconnecting the remote control port after restarting the computer.
• In dynamic groups, the first parameter is always "OR", which can cause problems when selecting the remote desktop.

Incentivized

ManageEngine is considered an excellent product due to its comprehensive suite of solutions for IT management, with ManageEngine Endpoint Central specifically excelling in endpoint management. The platform stands out for its user-friendly interface, robust features, and versatility in addressing diverse IT needs. It offers organizations a centralized solution for endpoint security, patch management, software deployment, and asset management

ManageEngine Endpoint Central allows us to maintain computers at different locations with ease and keep them updated. We can also push software installations or remote in if an application needs a manual installation or update. I can also work in the background with some things using tools like remote command prompt or powershell even when a user is logged in to a computer.

Incentivized

The immediate chat support is great and very helpful. However, if you need escalated support or have a deeper need that the chat tool can't help with, you will experience significant wait times and slow responses. The time zone difference becomes painful to the point of often just giving up.

It seems that the services offered with the purchase change from what is covered to what is an additional cost. Somethings I thought we had ended up requiring an additional purchase if we wanted to continue using the feature.

Incentivized

Ivanti Patch is more reliable and easy to use than any system center configuration management software in the market. This is value for money and provides you the best tools for patching and configuration. Its user interface is easy to understand and has a great support community online and Ivanti Patch's technical support team helps you in every step when they find any issues.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central is better than these products because of user experience and easy functionality. When I evaluated other products, I faced difficulty in exploring their features and there were too many things to do before a simple deployment unlike ManageEngine Endpoint Central where it is just a few clicks and you get things done.

Incentivized

• Has saved me probably days of patching at this point
• Has kept our devices up to date, saved us from zero day attacks

• better management of inventory
• Easier to assess the users' needs when it comes to upgrading systems
• Easier to make sure we are meeting the requirements of the various users and departments without going overboard and buying systems that are much more powerful (and therefore more expensive) than is needed for a given use

Incentivized