CSM for SCCM – patch management for a SCCM environment
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CSM is fully compatible with Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager, or SCCM. Centero Software Manager for SCCM can automatize the deployment using SCCM’s standard interfaces. CSM downloads new versions of the applications in question and creates SCCM-deployments according to the deployment process defined in the CSM-configuration.
CSM for SCCM works without any installations on workstations!
CSM for SCCM – Features
CSM for SCCM’s versatile features alleviate IT support’s workload by automatizing the entire patch management process. Predictable and configurable deployment processes can be specified by device group, and the processes run in the background without disturbing the end user. Application packages have been carefully tested on all supported operating systems.
For CSM for SCCM’s features and pricing, see below. Centero Software Manager’s pricing is based on the number of updated applications and workstations, meaning it can be easily scaled according to the size and needs of your company.
| Feature | CSM for SCCM |
|---|---|
| Application Deployment | CSM for SCCM |
Fully automatized application deployment process Deploy and update your environment’s CSM supported applications automatically. | |
Scheduled application deployment Schedule the application deployment using the flexible scheduling settings. | |
Application updates Keep the CSM supported applications always up to date. Never compromise with cyber security. | |
Application installation in the background Install and update applications silently in the background without any disturbance to the end user. | |
No unexpectedly closing applications You can ensure an undisturbed working environment for the end user with the application restart disabled. | |
No unpredictable boot behavior With the controlled delivery of application updates, you don’t need to worry about uncontrollably booting devices. | |
Modifiable deployment process Benefit from device groups when defining the schedule and deployment settings. For example, you can create a separate testing and product deployments. | |
Device- and application-based deployment targeting You can manage which application will be installed on which device. | |
Ability to uninstall applications deployed by CSM Uninstall CSM supported applications from your environment when they are no longer needed. | |
No adware in application packages Clean installation packages without any bloatware. | |
Installation packages made for organizational use Installation packages can be used for manual installations or, for example, when installing devices. | |
Manual use of installation packages All installation packages are thoroughly tested on all supported operating system versions and in every phase of life-cycle like installation, updating and removal. We also always check the packages for malware. | |
Thoroughly tested installation and operation of packages All installation packages are thoroughly tested on all supported operating system versions and in every phase of life-cycle like installation, updating and removal. We also always check the packages for malware. | |
Deployment of customer-specific applications You can deploy your organization’s own applications as well. | € |
Customer-specific application settings Application settings can be defined according to your organization’s needs. | € |
| Inventory | CSM for SCCM |
Inventory for devices, operating systems, and applications You’ll have access to inventory reports for your environment’s devices, operating systems, and applications. This will help you to keep up to date on the current status of your environment. It's always possible to use also reports of your existing management system. | |
| Platform | CSM for SCCM |
No need for client software on workstations With CSM for Intune, CSM for SCCM and CSM for WSUS, you don’t need client software on workstations for application deployments. However, if you wish to use the inventory reports, you need to install the client software. | |
Customer-specific platform as a service In case the cloud version (CSM Cloud) isn’t a suitable solution for you, you can also get your own service platform (SCCM or WSUS) as a cloud-based service. We can also help you to get Microsoft Intune up and running. | € |
| Management | CSM for SCCM |
E-mail notifications You can send e-mail notifications on ongoing application deployments to the test group or directly to the end user. | |
Web-based management portal You can configure the service, select applications and manage settings using a web-based management portal. | |
Maintenance windows Define a suitable maintenance window for installing the application updates. You can define the time, day of the week, etc. | |
| OS Deployment | CSM for SCCM |
Task sequence auto-update Task sequence feature allows importing application updates to task sequence automatically. | € |
| Reports | CSM for SCCM |
Intelligent reports Make observations on your environment’s status based on a variety of intelligent reports. | |
| Support | CSM for SCCM |
Customer support Free and unlimited customer support for the main-users of customers. | |
| Prices | CSM for SCCM |
| fixed monthly fee | 50 € |
| unit price per application per workstation | 0.10 € |
| maximum total application fee | 1,000.00 € |
| task sequence auto-update | 100 € |
Services for an Additional Fee
- Uninstalling standard applications from the main device environment
- Deploying your organization’s own client-specific applications.
- Application settings can be defined according to your organization’s needs
- With the task sequence feature you can import application updates to task sequence automatically, without any manual labor. The feature takes a significant load off from the system admins’ hands.
- Client-specific SCCM-platform as a cloud service.
Coming Soon
- Make observations on your environment’s status based on a variety of intelligent reports.
Care-free Application Updates for SCCM Environment
With CSM, it’s easy and competitively priced to automatize any application updates in environments using the SCCM management tool, and it’s safe as well!
CSM for Different Environments
Get to know the features of different Centero Software Manager versions that are suitable for various environments! A Centero Software Manager version is available for the most common distribution services: CSM Cloud, CSM for Intune, CSM for WSUS, and CSM for Server.
What is SCCM?
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, SCCM for short, is a handy tool you can use for deploying and updating both workstations and servers. SCCM is a management tool for physical, virtual, distributed, and mobile environments.