Action1 vs. WSUS: The Best Patch Management Solution for Secure Systems

[johny899]

You know how annoying it is when your computer needs to update, especially when you are busy? I get it, I've been there too. While updates are tedious, they keep your system safe. Without updates hackers can get in, so patch management is important! Today I want to talk about Action1 and Microsoft WSUS and how one of these tools can save you time.

The Importance of Updates​

It is so easy to skip updates. Who hasn't clicked "remind me later"? However, updates not only add new features, but they also patch security vulnerabilities. Not updating means hacking opportunities, which basically means you are leaving the front door unlocked. So, do you want to use a tool that totally makes updating smooth or do you want to use a tool that feels like added work?

Microsoft WSUS: Old and Functional​

I have been using WSUS for a long time and it works like a reliable old truck. It only lets you manage Windows updates from one location in your org across your computers.

But here is the problem:

• Setup is hard - It takes time and you need to invest effort.

• Care & feeding - Servers, storage, and syncing makes it heavy lifting.

• Only Windows - No good way to update other apps.

So yes, it works. But honestly, it feels slow and exhausting like driving a manual transmission car in bumper to bumper traffic.

Action1: Simple & Modern​

Then I tried Action1 and driving it felt like I jumped in a brand new car. It's cloud-based software so you don't have to manage the servers.

Here’s what I liked:

• Quick setup - I was ready to go in minutes.

• Updates everything - Not just windows but also third-party apps.

• Great for remote teams - Works if people are not in the office.

• Easy reports - No longer are there long spreadsheets to show compliance.

Ever wish updates would just happen without you have to babysit them? That is what Action1 does.

So Which is Better?​

If you manage a small network and are okay with using WSUS, it can work. But with remote work and rapid fixes, I think it is obvious that Action1 is the clear choice.

Ask yourself, do you want to spend your weekend fixing WSUS, or let Action1 do it while you sit back and relax? I think that is an easy decision!

Bottom Line​

Patch management doesn't have to be painful. Action1 brings ease, speed, and safety to the process, whereas WSUS gives you that feeling of needing an upgrade. If the goal is to minimize pain and increase security, it's Action1.

So what will you choose? The old truck or the smooth new ride? I know what I would choose.