Remote and Automated Software Deployment Tool for Windows
Remote and automated software deployment
With SolarWinds® Patch Manager, IT admins can automate release management for hands-off deployment across hundreds or thousands of Microsoft servers, workstations, and third-party applications. Remote software distribution allows admins to scale their efforts more easily across an entire business. Dynamic automated scheduling features help allow for a safer, more consistent rollout at every stage of continuous deployment, from critical updates to full installs. Easily see if an application needs additional attention, and push updates as needed with simplified continuous integration.
Deployment options
Patch Manager offers business-grade software deployment tools designed to allow you to manage patches, updates, and installations across the network. Customize software deployment configurations across thousands of workstations. Use predefined software packages or build custom software packages that suit your specifications. When installing software, you can specify the schedule, reboot preferences, and other deployment rules. From concurrent deployment to forced updates and scheduled group updates, SolarWinds Patch manager gives you the management tools you need to achieve comprehensive control.
Third-party capabilities
Patch Manager software deployment tools for Windows extends Windows Software Update Services (WSUS) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) beyond Microsoft installations. In addition to supporting Microsoft products, Patch Manager also has you covered when your deployment requires updates to third-party applications. Patch Manager includes pre-built, tested, and automatically delivered packages for third-party applications like Adobe, Google, and Oracle Java. Approve, schedule, push, and install updates for compatible software across thousands of computers, then easily verify success.
Security and compliance features
Having the right software installed and patched is crucial to business security. Don’t let missing updates put your systems at risk. Patch Manager helps you keep an eye on security updates, track versions, and flag failed installations that could signal a bigger security concern. Use preconfigured reports to quickly respond to issues. With fully customizable patch reporting tools—including sorting, scheduling, exporting, and email functionality—Patch Manager is built to help you demonstrate IT compliance to auditors and internal stakeholders alike.
Dashboard insights
Patch Manager offers remote software deployment tools designed to help you better manage the deployment process. Easy-to-view charts and customizable lists let you track updates and versions across the network. View deployment status for workstations and servers, and drill down to troubleshoot missed installations or errors. Additionally, you can receive update notifications through the Patch Manager console or via email. Patch Manager also easily integrates with related SolarWinds products, so you can even correlate deployment errors with performance issues.
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What is deployment in software?
The software deployment process describes network administrator activities that make software applications functional and available for use across the business. Network admins are tasked with installing, updating, and patching software and various third-party applications across hundreds or thousands of workstations.
What are software deployment tools?
Software deployment tools help IT admins monitor overall deployment activity throughout the network. Comprehensive software deployment tools save time because they automate this process, allowing admins to schedule software deployment, control the installation process, and immediately view deployment successes and failures. These tools also allow a remote approach to software deployment.
Deployment tools can also help admins ensure software and patches are up-to-date—avoiding potential security risks when updates are not promptly installed. These tools can also help improve security by notifying admins of update errors.
Additionally, software configuration tools help admins continually manage the asset lifecycle, even across a team. Effective software deployment includes versions tracking during this process to show what software was changed or updated, at what time, and by which user.
With software deployment tools, admins can also remove unneeded software by uninstalling or deactivating programs across devices—potentially improving performance and security.
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What is deployment in software?
The software deployment process describes network administrator activities that make software applications functional and available for use across the business. Network admins are tasked with installing, updating, and patching software and various third-party applications across hundreds or thousands of workstations.
Build a custom, automated workflow with software deployment tools
Patch Manager
Gain visibility into the status of software deployments
Customize the software deployment process and build packages
Help keep the network secure with deployment alerts and reporting
Starts at $2,187
Subscription and Perpetual Licensing options available
