Patchlink features and benefits
Agent-Based Architecture
Protects laptop and mobile devices that are often disconnected from the network and reduces network bandwidth usage.
Inventory Assessment
Identifies and reports all software, hardware and services inventory and supports software distribution
Automated Agent Distribution
Locates unmanaged network endpoints and deploys the patching agent, ensuring maximum coverage and protection
Automatic Notifications
Distributes e-mail alerts directly to administrator(s) for proactive security and administrative management
PatchLink Pre-Testing
Reduces the amount of development and testing required prior to patch deployment
Patch Fingerprint? Accuracy
Ensures the highest level of accuracy in the detection of security vulnerabilities
World's Largest Patch Repository
Provides the largest repository of tested patches to support all major operating systems and applications used in the enterprise
Flexible Application Reporting
Audits and reports on the status of the organization's security
Flexible Scanning and Deployments
Allows the Administrator to control the scanning and patch distribution schedule to minimize business disruptions<br />
Fully Internet-Based
Communications based upon standard protocols (TCP-IP/ HTTP & HTTPS)
Group Management
Creates custom computer groups to increase deployment accuracy and IT efficiency
Highly Scalable
Ensures complete coverage for the largest worldwide networks with high-availability topologies and PatchLink Distribution Point architecture
Intuitive Web-Based Interface
Enables wide access to an easy-to-use administrative interface
Multi-Patch Deployments
Delivers multiple patches to multiple computers in one distribution to increase IT productivity
Multi-Platform Support
Enables security of all operating systems in heterogeneous networks, including Windows, UNIX, Linux, Apple, and Novell.
Patch Compliance Alerts
Automatically alerts administrators when a patch is removed or dropped due to restoring a backup or installing a new application
Policy-Based Administration
Ensures that all systems meet a mandatory baseline policy - a key aspect of regulatory compliance
Role-Based Administration
Enables System Administrator to delegate activities to improve productivity while maintaining security
Subscription Service
Provides secure downloads of pre-tested and pre-packaged patches from a dedicated PatchLink host and ensures no unauthorized packages enter your network