Ivanti Endpoint Manager

What is Ivanti Endpoint Manager?

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (formerly LANDESK Management Suite) is a system for managing workstations and servers - it allows you to manage thousands of computers from one console: install patches, deploy software, do inventory, remotely help users.

Alternative to:

• Microsoft SCCM/Intune
• ManageEngine Desktop Central
• PDQ Deploy
• Tanium

What is it for?

• You have 2000 computers - how to install a new version of Office on all of them?
• A critical Windows patch came out - how to quickly deploy it to all machines?
• Audit - how many Adobe licenses do you have? What Java versions are installed?
• User calls with a problem - how to remotely see their screen?

Main Features

How does it work?

flowchart LR
    A[New patch] --> B[Ivanti Server]
    B --> C[Test on pilots]
    C --> D{OK?}
    D -->|Yes| E[Deploy production]
    D -->|No| F[Hold]

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    style B fill:#8b5cf6,stroke:#7c3aed,color:#fff
    style C fill:#f59e0b,stroke:#d97706,color:#fff
    style D fill:#f59e0b,stroke:#d97706,color:#fff
    style E fill:#22c55e,stroke:#16a34a,color:#fff
    style F fill:#dc2626,stroke:#b91c1c,color:#fff

Ivanti Endpoint Manager vs SCCM

Feature	Ivanti	SCCM/MECM
Third-party patching	Built-in (3000+ apps)	Requires add-ons
macOS/Linux	Native	Limited
Console	Modern + legacy	Older
Complexity	Medium	High
Price	Per device	Included in Microsoft license
Cloud	Ivanti Neurons (option)	Intune

When Ivanti instead of SCCM?

• Lots of third-party apps to patch
• macOS and Linux alongside Windows
• Want simpler administration
• Don’t have Microsoft Enterprise licenses

When SCCM?

• Full Microsoft stack (already have licenses)
• Advanced scenarios (OSD, Task Sequences)
• Integration with Intune for mobile

Who is it for?

Architecture

flowchart TD
    A[Core Server] --> B[SQL Database]
    A --> C[Management Console]
    C --> D[Agent 1]
    C --> E[Agent 2]
    C --> F[Agent N...]

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    style B fill:#8b5cf6,stroke:#7c3aed,color:#fff
    style C fill:#f59e0b,stroke:#d97706,color:#fff
    style D fill:#22c55e,stroke:#16a34a,color:#fff
    style E fill:#22c55e,stroke:#16a34a,color:#fff
    style F fill:#22c55e,stroke:#16a34a,color:#fff

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Deployment	On-premises, Ivanti Neurons (cloud)
Database	SQL Server
Agent	Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, RHEL, Ubuntu
Integrations	ServiceNow, Ivanti Neurons, SIEM

FAQ

How is it different from SCCM? Ivanti has better third-party patching and macOS/Linux support. SCCM is more deeply integrated with Microsoft.

Can I migrate from SCCM? Yes. Ivanti can run in parallel. Gradual migration possible.

How does patch management work? Agent checks with server what needs to be installed → downloads → installs according to policy (e.g., at night, with or without restart).

Does it require an agent? Yes. Agent must be installed on each managed device.

What about devices outside the network (laptop at home)? Agent connects via internet (HTTPS). Works for remote workers.

How long does deployment take? Basic: weeks. Full with migration: months.

What is Ivanti Neurons for UEM? Cloud version of Endpoint Manager. Can work hybrid.

Does nFlo deploy Ivanti? Yes. Endpoint Manager deployments, patch management configuration, SCCM/WSUS migrations.