# Cloud-based Patch Management Software Ensure maximum patch compliance and streamline patch management for Windows, macOS, Linux and 1100+ third-party applications across servers and workstations—all with a single cloud patching solution: Patch Manager Plus. ## What is cloud patching? Cloud patching or cloud-based patch management refers to the process of scanning and detecting missing patches, testing them, and deploying them to the required systems—all from a cloud-based console or software. While the patch management typically workflow remains the same, the major difference in cloud-based patch management is that the entire process is carried out only via a cloud-based patching solution. ## Why is cloud-based patch management better? ![Patching made easy for WFH employees](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/images/pmp-wfh-banner.png) ### Ease of maintenance without the need to maintain in-house servers ### Offers flexibility and scalability while upgrading for business requirements ### Cost-effective and provides a better ROI in the longer run ### Easily accessible through a web-based console, across the globe ### Effortless setup and ready-for-use within minutes ## What are the benefits of cloud patch management software? ### Simple Infrastructure Cloud-based patch management solutions offer simpler infrastructural requirements when compared to on-premises solutions. With a cloud patching solution in place, all of the backend activities, starting from hosting to maintenance, are handled by the software vendor. As a major benefit, users do not need to maintain dedicated facilities for hosting the servers or additional hardware in their environment. This in turn reduces the IT overhead of a business, allowing them to prioritize other significant business requirements. ![remote patch management software](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/images/pmp-best-clip.png) ## What is the process of cloud patch management? ### 1. Scanning and Detection of missing patches Upon onboarding the endpoints to the cloud-based patch management software, the agent installed in the managed endpoints automatically scans them to detect the missing patches. ### 2. Testing patches for functional correctness Your patching solution should scale as per your needs, not the other way around. Say hello to flexibility by choosing the cloud or the on-premises version of Patch Manager Plus, as per your enterprise's requirements. ### 3. Deployment to production systems Once the patches have been tested and found to be free from bugs, they can be deployed safely to the production systems in phases, either automatically or via manual deployment tasks. ### 4. Scanning and re-deploying to failed systems In certain cases, patch deployments can fail in some of the systems owing to their inactivity, or lack of internet connectivity. Hence, it is crucial that the network is re-scanned to identify and redeploy the patches to such systems. ### 5. Generating patch deployment reports Reports provide granular insights into the patch deployment process. Hence it is imperative that these reports are generated and examined at every stage of the cloud patch management process to stay on top of unpatched or vulnerable systems. ### 6. Examining the network patch compliance Patch compliance of a network depicts the truest picture of the network's patching status. For a network to be secure from vulnerabilities, the higher the patch compliance, the better it is. ## Seamless cloud patching in 3-simple steps with Patch Manager Plus ### Visibility Complete visibility into missing patches, vulnerable systems, network health status, patch deployment, and reporting. ### Automation Automated patch management, starting from detection to deployment in endpoints, regardless of the OS, connectivity, or location. ### Control Real-time deployment monitoring and patch compliance management with dynamic and pre-built reporting capabilities. ## Why is Patch Manager Plus the best cloud patching solution? ![automox-clip](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v5-1.svg) ### Holistic patching for endpoints Scale up your enterprise’s [patch management for servers](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/server-patch-management.html?cloud-patching-solution) and workstations and ensure complete data control and security with this cloud patch management software. ![automox-clip](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v5-2.svg) ### Multi-OS and third-party patching Patch [Windows](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/windows-patch-management.html?cloud-patching-solution), macOS, and Linux operating systems as well as 1100+ third-party applications, drivers, and BIOS, right from a unified cloud console. [View supported applications>](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/supported-applications.html?cloud-patching-solution) ![automox-clip](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v5-3.svg) ### Flexible deployment policies Devise flexible deployment policies to ensure minimum downtime with pre & post-deployment activities, Self Service Portal for patches, and much more. ![automox-clip](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v5-4.svg) ### Automated patch testing & approval Prevent anomalies in your production machines by automating the testing and approval of patches before deploying them to the systems. ![automox-clip](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v5-5.svg) ### Robust and insightful reports Monitor the network health status and ensure maximum [patch compliance](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/patch-compliance.html?cloud-patching-solution) with a holistic view of the entire patch management process with robust reporting capabilities. ![automox-clip](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v5-6.svg) ### Seamless console access and mobile app Access the Patch Manager Plus console from anywhere and patch on the go, with the browser-based UI and the [mobile application](https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/patch-management-mobile-app.html?cloud-patching-solution) availability.