Ivanti Endpoint Manager is a robust client management software that provides IT teams with a single pane of glass to discover, inventory, manage, secure, and service endpoints, including desktops, laptops, servers, and virtual machines. It enables real-time visibility into hardware and software assets, automates software distribution, patch management, and operating system provisioning, and ensures endpoint compliance with security policies. Built for hybrid environments, it supports on-premises and cloud-managed deployments, integrating with the Ivanti Neurons platform for AI-driven automation and self-healing capabilities. Endpoint Manager is designed to reduce IT complexity, enhance user productivity, and strengthen security, making it ideal for organizations managing diverse endpoint ecosystems in the “Everywhere Workplace
Endpoint Management, Software
Ivanti Endpoint Manager
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Ivanti Endpoint Manager is a unified client management solution for discovering, managing, and securing Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints, offering real-time visibility, automated software deployment, patch management, and compliance enforcement.
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- Architecture:
- Components:
- Endpoint Manager Server: Core platform for discovery, inventory, policy enforcement, and management; deployed on-premises or cloud-integrated.
- Endpoint Manager Agent: Lightweight agent for Windows, macOS, Linux endpoints; supports agentless management for specific tasks.
- Ivanti Neurons Integration: Cloud-based AI platform for automation, analytics, and self-healing.
- Console: Web-based or desktop interface for IT administration.
- Deployment Options:
- On-Premises: Dedicated server (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022).
- Cloud-Managed: Via Ivanti Neurons for UEM, hosted on AWS or Azure.
- Hybrid: Combines on-premises server with cloud-based analytics.
- Scalability: Supports tens of thousands of endpoints; scales with clustered servers for high availability.
- Operation Mode: Agent-based for full functionality; agentless for discovery and basic inventory via network scanning.
- Components:
- Discovery and Inventory:
- Methods: Active scanning (SNMP, WMI, SSH), passive discovery (DHCP, network traffic), and agent-based reporting.
- Capabilities: Tracks hardware (CPU, RAM, disk), software (installed apps, versions), and configurations; supports physical and virtual endpoints.
- Real-Time Updates: Continuous inventory refresh for dynamic environments.
- Authentication:
- Integration: Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD, Okta for user authentication.
- Access Control: Role-based access for IT admins; supports MFA for console access.
- Agent Authentication: Secure communication using TLS 1.2/1.3.
- Software Distribution:
- Mechanisms: Push-based deployment, app store-style self-service, or scheduled rollouts.
- Supported Formats: MSI, EXE, DMG, PKG, and custom scripts.
- Features: Dependency management, rollback capabilities, and bandwidth throttling.
- Patch Management:
- Integration: Leverages Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management for risk-based prioritization.
- Supported OS: Windows, macOS, Linux (major distributions).
- Third-Party Apps: Patches for Microsoft, Adobe, Java, and 100+ vendors.
- Automation: Schedules patches, verifies installation, and reports compliance.
- OS Provisioning:
- Capabilities: Automated deployment of Windows, macOS, Linux images.
- Features: Bare-metal provisioning, driver management, and post-install configuration.
- Tools: Integrates with Microsoft SCCM or standalone imaging.
- Compliance and Security:
- Checks: Antivirus status, encryption, firewall settings, and policy adherence.
- Remediation: Auto-fixes non-compliant endpoints (e.g., enables firewall, installs patches).
- Standards: Supports GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 compliance.
- Remote Control:
- Features: Secure remote desktop access, file transfer, and command execution.
- Security: Encrypted sessions (AES-256), user permission controls.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Integrations:
- Ecosystem: Microsoft SCCM, Intune, MobileIron, VMware Workspace ONE, ServiceNow, Splunk.
- Security Tools: Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access.
- APIs: REST APIs for custom integrations; syslog for event logging.
- Network: Works with Ivanti Policy Secure (NAC) for endpoint compliance before network access.
- Visibility:
- Dashboards: Real-time views of endpoint health, compliance, and inventory.
- Reports: Customizable for hardware/software inventory, patch status, and compliance audits.
- Software License Monitoring (SLM): Tracks license usage to optimize costs.