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Razz007
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Update Manager vs vCenter Operations

We are currently patching our Windows VMs using VMware Update Manager but now that VMware is dropping support we will need to transition to something else. We are also in the process of migrating to the "Private Cloud".

Can vCenter Operations replace our existing VMware Update Manager function for keeping our VM (and possibly physical servers) Microsoft Patches up to date?

Is so, can you please provide a link or info on how this is being accomplished?

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Linjo
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No, vCenter Operations is something completly else. Maybe you are thinking about vCenter Configuration Manager?

// Linjo

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Razz007
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When I look at the functionality of vCenter Operations Enterprise Edition @ http://www.vmware.com/products/vcenter-operations/editions_comparison.html I see the following...

Automated Provisioning and Patching     

  • Manage OS distribution centrally
  • Build and deploy software packages (Windows)    
  • Connect to compliance policies      
  • Automatically detect missing software      
  • Remediate non-compliant systems      
  • Distributed software repository
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