Comparison and Discussion: Windows Server 2003, Nagios, Altiris and N-able provide WSUS based patch management. Kaseya, however, provides a system that allows for easy grouping and approval. This gives again gives Kaseya the nod. LANdesk Server 2003 Numara Nagios Level Altiris N-able Track It! Platforms Patch N/A 4 2 1 3 4 3 Management WSUS Explanation N/A Patch Nagios has Has built in N/A Good Patch works really no built in patch well and not patch management provided just as good integrated, management software by N-central as other scripting like Kaseya through patch not WSUS. management provided. solutions.
Comparison and Discussion: Windows Server 2003, Nagios, Altiris and N-able provide WSUS based patch management. Kaseya, however, provides a system that allows for easy grouping and approval. This gives again gives Kaseya the nod. LANdesk Server 2003 Numara Track It! Nagios Level Platforms Altiris N-able Patch Management N/A 4 2 1 3 4 3 Explanation N/A WSUS works really well and just as good as other patch management solutions. Patch not integrated, scripting not provided. Nagios has no built in patch management like Kaseya Has built in patch management software N/A Good Patch provided by N-central through WSUS.
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