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February 2023

S1E1: Maximize service uptime with efficient incident management workflows - Masterclass 2023

In this episode of Masterclass 2023, we'll cover how IT service management teams can utilize ServiceDesk Plus to quickly handle incidents and streamline the incident resolution process in a hybrid work setting. You'll learn how ServiceDesk Plus can enhance the effectiveness of incident management practice through collaboration, dynamic template creation, automation, and more. Useful resources Follow us on social.

Sweet Trick! Mastering O11y for Cloud-Native Technologies

Using the cloud can be challenging. Everyone likes to tell stories about a surprise cloud bill they received and laugh, but let’s be honest: it’s happened to all of us. When dealing with complex cloud environments and cloud-native architectures, gaining visibility into the state of the environment is critical. Today, developers are looking to monitor how things are working and performing as part of every step in the software development life cycle.

Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala and Dave Shepherd at MWC23 | Mobile World Congress on SiliconANGLE theCUBE

Lisa Martin and Dave Vellante of SiliconAngle’s TheCube discuss mobility, cybersecurity, and the future of business and technology with Ivanti’s Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala, Chief Product Officer, and Dave Shepherd, VP of Sales Engineering. MWC2023 focuses on big topics around 5G, 6G, immersive technology like AR and VR, and mobile infrastructure – and how they’re shaping our industry and creating a brighter future. All of these and more were on display in the first 2 days of the event, including the keynote speakers and show floor.

S1E1: Maximize service uptime with efficient incident management workflows [Cloud]

In this episode of Masterclass 2023, we'll cover how IT service management teams can utilize ServiceDesk Plus Cloud to quickly handle incidents and streamline the incident resolution process in a hybrid work setting. You'll learn how ServiceDesk Plus Cloud can enhance the effectiveness of incident management practice through collaboration, dynamic template creation, automation, and more.

Dropbox vs. Google Drive vs. OneDrive: Which is Better for your Business?

Choosing the right file storage and collaboration platform can be tough, with so many options on the market. The market is filled with options, and they can seem pretty similar on the surface. Therefore, we'll oppose Dropbox vs. Google Drive vs. OneDrive to see precisely how they differ. To begin with, they are all cloud-based file hosting services that facilitate working and collaborating in the digital workplace.

How to choose the right Incident Management software?

Software programs known as incident management solutions assist organizations in managing occurrences, tracking and monitoring incident response activity, and evaluating the performance of their incident response teams. They are crucial to any organization’s incident response strategy and can aid teams in coordinating their efforts, getting in touch with key stakeholders, and preserving their work.

US Hospital Saves $1.7M through Onsite Ticket Reduction

In any hospital, IT tickets raised by doctors and nurses are critical because every IT issue they face takes time and energy away from the delivery of care. The longer it takes to resolve a ticket from clinical staff, the greater the potential negative impact that issue can have on patient experience. Yet even with significant investment in support resources, doctors and nurses may still feel their technology issues are not resolved fast enough.

3 benefits of AI in the contact center

The quality of customer experience (CX) is declining, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Customer satisfaction is at its lowest point in 17 years: 73.2 out of 100. Many factors are at play here, but there’s clearly an opportunity to improve the experience your customers receive. Adopting new strategies and technologies, such as AI in the contact center, can significantly improve efficiency and competitive advantage in three key ways.

What do best-in-class cybersecurity organizations do differently? | CISO Panel

Have they somehow found unlimited budget for their every tech request? Do they have an uncanny ability to source the diamond-in-the-rough talent? Or is it something else? As part of our inaugural State of Cybersecurity Preparedness research series, Ivanti asked 6,550+ cybersecurity professionals, leaders, and end users what their cybersecurity teams will do in the next 12 months to secure their organizations. But we wanted to know what our cybersecurity experts truly believe set top teams apart from the pack.

Ivanti Neurons for Service Mapping

Automatically discover and map the linkages between underlying data center services and applications to visualize and understand how business services connect and interact to respond quickly to unexpected changes. Data center discovery Extensible probes and sensors automatically discover thousands of physical and virtual compute, network and storage assets in minutes giving you comprehensive visibility into your data center and cloud environments.

How to Analyze Enterprise-Wide Device Battery Health with Nexthink

Hardware is one of the most important, and most expensive, line items in IT’s purview. Constantly refreshing and provisioning hardware takes time and can be a very manual process. And one of the most significant reasons for refreshing hardware is battery life. Monitoring the health status of device batteries is crucial, and determining the health status can help maintain and extend the device lifetime in any environment.

How to Perform a Proactive System Cleanup to Improve System Performance

Device performance issues can arise due to insufficient drive space, this may be one of the largest drivers of device issues. These issues can block OS updates and escalate to BSOD, requiring a hard reset of the device. Although, these are common issues, the business implications of them at scale cannot be overstated. Employee productivity drops and deadlines are missed. This in turn can lead to the business not meet its objectives. Don’t let low system space derail your business.

Large Health System Reduces Critical Application Crashes by 90% via Nexthink Automation

Digital innovations have completely transformed the healthcare industry over the past decade. Today, clinical staff rely on applications to complete nearly every aspect of their day to day duties, from maintaining data privacy compliance to conducting telehealth. That makes it even more important that these critical applications stay online.

How Database Observability Increases Operational Reliability

Early on in my career as a DBA, I began to realize I wasn’t a Database Administrator as much as the Default Blame Acceptor for nearly any application problem. Let’s face it—the first thing blamed when there’s an issue is typically going to be the database, and it’s a “guilty until proven otherwise” situation.

Ivanti Wavelink - Speakeasy

Speakeasy is the fastest, easiest way to voice-enable the telnet and browser apps you already have. Whether Windows Mobile, Windows CE, or new Android mobile platforms, you get full-featured voice-directed productivity, while minimizing risk and without disrupting your host applications. Whether you’re running terminal emulation or web apps, you can extend the productivity benefits of these apps with voice enablement—or move to Android, iOS, or Windows 10 and deploy fast with the Wavelink Velocity framework.

Ivanti Wavelink: Transforming the Supply Chain for Manufacturing, Retail & Industrial Operations

The Ivanti Velocity platform helps you optimize and transform your business via worker mobility to help you achieve operational excellence and raise customer satisfaction. It also works with other Ivanti solutions—like Ivanti Neurons for MDM—to manage, update, and secure your mobile devices. Similarly, Ivanti Velocity and Ivanti Neurons for IIoT combine to enable the future, bringing KPI visibility and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) control to a whole new level.

How can AI-powered ITSM put an end to nightmarish incidents?

Unmanageable incidents are the stuff that nightmares are made for – as far as ITOps managers and their teams are concerned. Sometimes, risks become issues. Other times, incidents turn into problems. Any of these could lead to disastrous consequences, such as security breaches, unexpected data risks, and unplanned application downtimes – all of which directly impact the organization.

In a World of Managing Risk, Do You Have Shiny Tech Syndrome?

There is always something new on the horizon when it comes to technology. Isn’t it human nature to want to wait for the next 'new' model car, the next 'bigger' TV or the next 'faster' smart phone? The newest release might be more appealing – especially to higher-ups, who want the latest and greatest trending technology. But there are hidden risks associated with waiting to implement a new tool or solution.

SolarWinds Day Recap: What You May Have Missed

Our second SolarWinds Day was another success! For our second SolarWinds Day, we focused on our customers. We shared exciting new product updates, new tool releases, and some helpful tips for navigating 2023. Let’s dive into our recap, and make sure to check out the end of the post for a quick FAQ of questions asked by those in attendance. First of all, if you missed the event or want to revisit any sections, you can watch the full event on-demand here.

RDCMan: How to Manage Multiple Remote Connections in Microsoft

Having to switch between multiple desktop client windows to access them remotely is highly time-consuming and leads to a cluttered desktop. But you can simply ditch the frustration by using RDCMan for your RDP connections. In this article, we'll explore what it is, how you can use it, and the differences between mRemoteNG and RDCMan. We'll also discuss alternatives to this tool. So, let's dive in and learn how to use Microsoft's RDCMan to manage your remote connections like a pro!

5 Common Collaboration Tool Myths Busted by Collaboration Experience

As part of Nexthink’s launch of the new Nexthink Infinity Platform we also launched Collaboration Experience – adding detailed Microsoft Teams and Zoom call telemetry and insights to the comprehensive “See, Diagnose & Fix” capabilities of the platform. After 4 months, we are ingesting telemetry from almost 2 million employee calls and sessions a day – great testimony to the power and scalability of the Nexthink Infinity platform.

Big Productivity with Small Wearables

“If that doesn’t work, try a bigger hammer.” It’s an old saying we can all appreciate, but it isn’t always the best solution. Regarding the mobile workforce, smaller is sometimes better. As consumers, we’ve watched cell phone handset sizes change: first from large 1980’s car phones to pocketable “brick” phones. Then, smaller “flip” phones were replaced by our larger smart phones, which vary on screen size but remain pocketable.

Gist Gains Efficiency and Productivity in Warehouse Operations with Ivanti Wavelink

Gist is a 24/7 supply chain company that serves a range of customers from the commercial and industrial sectors, and specializes in contract logistics, global freight management, and managing supply chains for perishable and chilled products. Gist is based in the UK, and manages logistics operations for 800 Starbucks stores, among other notable customers.
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Consulting Made Easy: Top Software Tools for Managing Projects & Clients

As a consultant, what are you doing to stay on top of your game? In this ever-evolving field, it's critical to have access to the best tools on the market to power your business. Whether you are a one-man band or a consulting firm juggling multiple clients, leveraging the right tools and software solutions can make all the difference to your workflows and approach to productivity.

Integrate eG Enterprise with Multiple ITSM Tools at the Same Time

Previous versions of eG Enterprise limited the eG Manager integration to a single ITSM system such as ServiceNow ITSM, Autotask, JIRA or others. This limitation was particularly cumbersome for SaaS and MSP (Managed Service Provider) deployments where each tenant/customer may have had their own preferred ITSM system. Our latest release lifts this restriction. ITSM integration can now be done for a specific Organization, Organizational Unit, or even User.

Reduce IT Tickets without impacting end user productivity

In today’s technology-dependent world, businesses must keep their IT infrastructure running smoothly. However, resolving IT tickets can be time-consuming and costly and can significantly impact end-user productivity. This article will discuss how businesses can reduce IT tickets without impacting end-user productivity. We’ll explore how IT departments can leverage technology, enhance processes, and optimize resources in order to maximize efficiency and minimize IT tickets.

Reduce IT costs without increasing incidents and escalations

As technology in business continues to evolve, IT costs can quickly add up. Companies may be looking for ways to reduce IT costs while maintaining a high customer service level. This article will discuss the potential benefits of lowering IT costs without increasing incidents and escalations. We will explore strategies to reduce IT costs, improve customer service, and increase employee productivity.

Survey says digital innovation is the way to navigate macro uncertainty

The economy’s mixed messages—slow growth and high inflation, combined with resilient employment and consumer demand—are spurring business leaders to focus on ways to boost productivity, drive growth, retain customers, and remain competitive. A 2023 survey of 1,000 C-suite executives by ServiceNow and ThoughtLab found digital activities continue to be a key element of their strategic plans. This is especially true for companies that have prioritized digital innovation in the past.

Learn ITSM and ITOM Key Differences and Similarities

ITSM and ITOM are two of the most critical concepts to understand when it comes to managing an IT department. Although both are related to IT management, there are key differences and similarities between the two that must be understood to maximize efficiency and ensure customer service. In this article, we will explain the key differences and similarities between ITSM and ITOM and how they should be used in tandem to ensure successful IT management.

Key Steps for IT Service Desk When You are Struggling

The modern business landscape relies heavily on technology, and an efficient IT service desk is essential for keeping an organization’s operations running smoothly. Unfortunately, IT service desks can often become overwhelmed with requests and unable to deliver the quality of service needed. It can lead to frustrated end-users, lost productivity, and decreased customer satisfaction. Fortunately, there are several steps organizations can take to help their IT service desks get back on track.

10 ways to reduce your IT cost

The importance of reducing IT costs cannot be overstated. IT costs can make the difference between success and failure in today’s increasingly competitive business environment. The cost of IT can represent a significant portion of a business’s budget, and reducing these costs can positively impact the company’s bottom line and overall efficiency. This article will discuss the importance of reducing IT costs and provide some of the most effective ways to reduce IT costs.

6 Phases for Better Incident Response SANS

Incident response is a critical component of every comprehensive security program. Knowing how to respond appropriately to security incidents is essential for any organization. This article will discuss the six phases of incident response and how they can help organizations better protect their networks and data from security threats. Each phase of the incident response process will be outlined, discussing the purpose of each step and the best practices for implementation.

Google Drive vs. Google Cloud Storage: What's the Difference?

Google Drive and Google Cloud Storage are both cloud storage solutions, though they differ in purpose. Google created them to provide individuals or businesses with the exact capabilities and features to encourage collaboration and allow users to access their files from anywhere. Want to know which one is more suitable for your business? Keep reading to discover their differences and similarities!
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5 technology trends that ITOps managers and leaders should watch out for in 2023

It's that time of the year again, folks. Everyone's gazing at the crystal ball, hoping to get a fairly accurate preview of things to look out for in 2023. The ITOps world could definitely use one, as it seems to be trapped in a self-fulfilling prophecy of innovation. There's so much happening that it's gradually becoming tougher to separate buzzwords from proven technology trends.

The hidden key to finding skilled tech workers

It’s no secret that we’re experiencing a talent shortage in the tech industry. At the same time, the automation of many jobs is near. It’s easy to assume these two realities mitigate each other, but the situation is much more complex. Although automation may replace millions of low-skill jobs, it will create millions of jobs that require skilled tech workers, according to a report by consulting company BCG.

"I can now sleep at night." How Corevist Achieved Single-Pane-of-Glass Observability

In October 2022, we released SolarWinds® Observability, our cloud-native SaaS observability solution. For companies like Corevist, the solution provided them with the ability to define customized monitoring specifically configured to the Corevist instances within each customer deployment. For them, this was a major game changer.

What is IT Support? Definition, Scope, Benefits, and Tools

Are you wondering whether to include IT support in your business? Then this is the article you need. Especially for smaller organizations, when costs increase, it can be challenging to justify a dedicated team. But if you are not entirely convinced about outsourcing your IT department, and want to give in-house another thought, then keep reading. We're about to explore the fundamental concepts of effective IT support, its scope, benefits, and key outcomes.

How Australia can elevate government customer experience

The pandemic shifted us all online, whether we wanted to or not. It forced the public sector to adapt more than most industries, requiring citizens to interact digitally with governments to receive the health and financial support available to them. Digital technology promises to elevate government customer experience (CX) by scaling services, cutting wait times, and reducing costs.

Work Everywhere, Securely | Empowering Remote Work via secure mobile device management

Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best. Ivanti is IT for the way we work now. Integrated solutions for everything IT touches. So, employees can work better, anywhere, and everywhere.

Australian Community Media optimizes network performance with ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer

Australian Media Company (ACM) is an Australian media company responsible for over 160 regional publications. Hector Camejo, The organization's IT Administrator, talks about how ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer provides holistic insight into their complex network environment.

What Is GraphQL? A Simplified Overview of Use and Benefits

The use of APIs is at the forefront of automation. There are many ways for developers and applications to make use of APIs, and GraphQL is one way to make the most of the data. As technologies continue to grow and evolve, especially with drivers like the DevOps methodology, it is important to keep on top of better and quicker ways to meet our business goals. This is one of the reasons I find GraphQL to be so exciting, and why everyone should understand it.

The Importance of Automating Workloads in the Cloud

The adoption of cloud computing has seen a constant rise. Research estimates that the cloud has the potential to add USD 1 trillion of Economic Value by 2030. With this increase in cloud adoption, the need to scale faster in a more complex cloud ecosystem seems like the fate of every organization. For IT teams, the challenge is not any different! In a world where our needs can be fulfilled virtually from the comfort of our couches, Gone are the days of long wait times and doing something manually.

Harnessing the Power of Nexthink and Qualtrics

Today, enterprise IT teams are being asked to manage thousands of devices, hundreds of applications, dozens of networks, multiple clouds, and so much more. It’s critical for IT to have clear visibility over end user digital experience. Questions such as: are my fellow employees actively using the applications they have been provisioned, and if so, are they satisfied with the experience, are vital pieces of information for driving overall business efficiency.

ServiceNow Integration - xMatters Integrations

Looking to extend the value of your existing applications? The xMatters and ServiceNow integration allows organizations to accelerate IT incident response, reduce downtime, and maximize service reliability. Learn some of the most popular ways you can utilize these two industry-leading platforms, including engaging resources and automated technical escalations!

Asset Management: Retail Solution

Assets may get damaged, lost, or need to be replaced when technology changes. Retail Inventory management takes care of assets and monitors them frequently. Organizations face a lot of problems in the procurement & deployment process. Asset Infinity offers a complete solution from procurement to deployment and post-deployment operations.

Free ITSM e-book: Service management strategies from 10 ITSM experts and leaders | Sophie Danby

This e-book presents a compilation of service management strategies for the next three years from 10 ITSM experts to help IT leaders stay up to date with industry standards. The e-book also highlights the need to align ITSM strategies with business needs to meet post-pandemic demand.

Edge Intelligence: Realtime Operational Awareness across Inventory, Health & Security Configs

As an integral piece of the Ivanti Neurons platform, Ivanti Neurons for Edge Intelligence gives IT the ability to gather real-time insights from all devices using Natural Language Processing. It provides operational awareness in seconds of inventory, health and security configurations across the edge leveraging a sensor-based architecture. ⏰ Real-time operational IT awareness 🏎️ Unparalleled Speed.

Streamline user lifecycle management with ADManager Plus' orchestration

Orchestration in an IT environment refers to the coordinated management of workflows, applications, and systems, with the primary goal to optimize business performance by streamlining processes. Using orchestration, IT administrators can automate, from a single console, a series of tasks to run at a defined time or interval. This includes automating IT tasks like provisioning of user accounts, as well as managing databases, incidents, applications, and cloud resources.

6 steps to better infrastructure visibility

Picture this: A critical business service is offline. Instead of panicking, you’re calm yet concerned. You retrieve data about the service in question and instantly see exactly which infrastructure components the service depends on, as well as their statuses. You quickly engage IT operators to address the issue and notify the line-of-business lead with an estimated time for its resolution. This scenario doesn’t have to be an impossible dream.

The Evolution of Applications and Current Trends To Know

IT industry veterans have seen significant changes in the way applications are not only developed but also used. This evolution has been driven by several factors, including the ever-growing need for mobility, vast ecosystems, and the increasing demand for faster and more efficient ways to get work done. Let's take a closer look at how apps have evolved over time.

How to Ensure SCCM Client Compliance on All Endpoints with Nexthink

SCCM is one of the most business-critical applications—a must have on all the devices. Administrators use SCCM for endpoint protection, software distribution, and patch management. Any machine where the SCCM client is not functioning will be unable to receive necessary policies or application updates, which can create a significant vulnerability for your organization because this leads to compliance and security issues.

5 things to keep in mind when planning your IT budget

Successful budgeting plays a crucial role in helping organizations face economic downturns, business seasonality, and growth. However, strategizing an efficient IT budget for the financial year can be a herculean task, usually comprised of months of planning and revisal. The secret to an accurate budget lies not in standard templates, but in customizing the IT budget to your organization's unique usage and business requirements.

Mitigate cyberthreats automatically with AIOps

The majority (83%) of employees across industries want their jobs to remain hybrid, Accenture reports. Yet nearly 50% of CIOs feel their cybersecurity initiatives aren’t keeping pace with their digital transformation efforts, according to research by ServiceNow and ThoughtLab. Neither are their cybersecurity budgets. Combining artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for IT operations (AIOps) can help.

Software For Consultants: 5 Must-Have Tools

Software for consultants can have a tremendous impact on service delivery. With access to the right technology stack, you can elevate service delivery and offer greater levels of service to clients. It’s true that a man is only as good as his tools. Whether you are working for a large consulting firm or operating a one-man band, there is a number of tools available. ‍ In this guide, we will explore a range of useful tools to consider adding to your technology stack.

Cloud Visibility - First step to your Cloud cost journey

Visibility is often cited as a critical or the first step for any cloud cost journey. But what exactly does everyone mean by visibility, and why is it so important? As organizations move to the cloud, they turn to cloud providers like Amazon Web services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, VMware, and Google Cloud platforms to keep track of the sheer volumes of resources involved in their cloud infrastructure. Here’s the rub – What you see is what you control!

What You Don't Know About Azure Synapse

There are so many interesting and very useful Azure services out there. Over my time in the IT industry, I have seen the evolution of virtualization and eventually the cloud. It has been very interesting to follow the growth and evolution of Azure, and the introduction of Azure Synapse is a great example of how cloud services grow and evolve. Through using Azure, organizations can do things they never thought possible in the traditional data center.

Weathering the MS Teams Outage with Zero Impact

While innumerable companies suffered due to the outage, it was business as usual for Nexthink Customers. On January 25th, 2023, millions of unsuspecting employees across the globe were met with an unexpected roadblock during a regular work day. Microsoft Teams, used by over 280 million users worldwide for video meetings, messaging, and collaboration, was officially declared down.

Secure Remote Access Software: Everything You Need to Know

Remote desktop software, also known as remote access applications or remote access software, allows you to remotely access and work on any computer from a remote location. Remote access applications are very useful in many situations, such as executing codes, troubleshooting computer problems, and managing your office network remotely from home. Basically, it requires software to be installed on the computer you want to connect to (commonly called the host).

Innovation, Agility, Engagement: Three Keys for Success in Europe in 2023

2023 looks set to be challenging for businesses right across Europe. What can IT functions do to help their organizations survive and thrive? 2022 was a hard year for many organizations, with staff shortages, cost inflation, supply chain issues, and more. If anything, 2023 looks set to be even tougher here in Europe, with GDP growth forecast to fall from 3.3% across the EU in 2022, to around 0.3% for 2023. made more complex this time by historically high levels of employment.

15 Best (Free) Windows Utilities for SysAdmins

Running an organization's IT infrastructure is not easy, but having free windows utilities can make all the difference. Whether you provide tech support to a school, run the server of a startup, or manage a complex IT infrastructure, the work of a SysAdmin can be highly challenging. We're talking about unforeseen issues that require immediate attention, balancing the needs of different people, and being responsible for the upkeep of multiple computers.

Total experience: Today's top business multiplier

The pressures that converged upon businesses during the pandemic forced the rapid evolution of both the customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX). In that make-it-or-go-under environment, many of those that survived came out ahead in terms of CX and EX. Now we face the next hurdle: strong macroeconomic headwinds. Inflation and the threat of a recession are forcing businesses to prove their resilience once again.

Make your ITSM more efficient with PagerDuty and ServiceNow

Putting PagerDuty between your monitoring systems, CI/CD systems—really, anything emitting events about your digital environment— and your ServiceNow CMDB opens the door for better event management and correlation, incident response automation, advanced analytics and more, helping you service distributed and central teams together for faster turnaround and better customer experience.

SolarWinds Observability: Helping to Accelerate Application Development

Observability is the practice of equipping software and infrastructure with tools capable of gathering actionable data showing not only when an application error or issue occurs but why it occurred. Most traditional monitoring tools gather information passively; observability practices are different. They focus on actively gathering relevant data, especially factors driving operational decisions and actions.

How ServiceNow Impact helps businesses accelerate time to value

The promise of software as a service (SaaS) has always been value-based pricing. Rather than owning a suite of products they might not need, customers can choose only the services they do need to drive specific outcomes for their businesses. From day one, SaaS was about value. More often than not, products in the enterprise software space fail to live up to this ideal. In light of that, we came up with a crazy idea to help customers accelerate time to value. The idea clearly struck a chord.

Extend the Power of Your ServiceNow Application with PagerDuty for Customer Service

The last few years have led to an increasingly digital world. We are all online, streaming, shopping, or simply surfing. In this new world, customer experience is more critical than ever. Customers want things to work as seamlessly as possible, and when things go wrong, so goes their trust and business. The key priority for many businesses is keeping those systems running as smoothly as possible to keep customers happy and build their loyalty.

Linux Patch Management Best Practices

According to Wired, around 67% of web servers worldwide use Linux OS, and the main reason behind using Linux OS is as follows: Linux comes with better security, but still, it is susceptible to malware attacks because newly discovered vulnerabilities, you require Linux patching for your organization to witness exceptional security. The importance of Linux patching is tremendous for any organization.