I've been pretty happy with Scupdates for the past few years we've been using them. They are a little behind the latest patches sometimes, that has gotten better lately though. The thing I like is their product is just a .CAB file you import, there's no additional software you install, and everything is in the standard SCUP interface. Do these other products use their own consoles or is everything contained in SCUP? Ryan
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris Nackers Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 10:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [mssms] RE: SCUPDates The 2 main companies that have acceptable products I think are Secunia and Solarwinds. Kent did a session at MMS that covered SCUP, Secunia and Solarwinds.. so I would highly recommend viewing that session so you can see the different solutions for yourself. I think he has a webcast next Monday as well that is similar to the MMS session he did. Chris Nackers Microsoft MVP - Configuration Manager Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Nackers Consulting Services, LLC From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Hermes, Todd E. Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 11:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [mssms] SCUPDates We are looking to extend our SCUP environment and we are looking at third party tools that integrate like Shavlik. Can anyone make any other recommendations for easing the burden of applying third party updates? Thanks, Todd (c) COPYRIGHT, MITEK HOLDINGS, INC., 2011-2013, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ________________________________ This communication (including any attachments) contains information which is confidential and may also be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), please note that any distribution, copying, or use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and then destroy any copies of it.

