WSUS Alternatives

Internal IT department, around 180 endpoints including servers and clients. We are currently using WSUS but are looking for a replacement. WSUS is kinda shaky but we do like the ability to approve Windows updates by group, and do a staggered deployment which allows us to catch problems early before it affects the whole company.

We already use ConnectWise ScreenConnect so I have a call to discuss their Automate product. Any other suggestions?

We use NinjaOne

WSUS is end of life.

@Greg_E is right to point out WSUS is going to be retired by Microsoft. Good job getting ahead of the curve on this one!

My organization uses a combination of NinjaOne and ConnectWise PSA. NinjaOne does all of our system patching and updating with defined reboot windows. On a basic level, it is clean and easy to use. There are advanced features to control your environment and is being updated every month.

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Thanks for the perspective.

A lot of people are using SCCM, which I believe is also deprecated but might be just a name change. MS really wants people on Intune and the β€œnew” Configuration Manager

Even MDT is going away with Server 2025 and Windows 11, overall Microsoft just hates us and wants more subscription money!