Automox
Automated patching has improved client satisfaction and keeps school district endpoints updated
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Automox is because I work for a managed service provider, so I set patching schedules for our clients, deploy packages, and set software policies.
I can give you a specific example of a patching schedule I set up for a client using Automox: we have a client who is a school district, so we recently set up a scheduled patching worklet to check for Adobe Acrobat updates every Sunday at 2:00 AM to not interfere with any school time. We also have their monthly Windows updates through a policy in Automox that happens also on Sundays.
How has it helped my organization?
Automox has positively impacted my organization by creating faster productivity and better tracking when it comes to our patching. Our service desk is able to pay closer attention to schedules and reports and logs and make sure that patching is happening in a timely manner. The fact that the agent is deployed on all the infrastructure makes it so everything happens without us really having to look into things; we just review and make sure that everything worked as intended, which is a good workflow.
We have definitely received increased customer satisfaction scores for patching specifically. We had a few pain points with patching where the service desk would miss devices that didn't reboot for a certain amount of time or miss patches altogether. Automox was able to flag those things in the logs and checking the activity details, and by us being able to repair that before the client saw it, our customer satisfaction scores increased as a result.
What is most valuable?
The best features Automox offers are that the UI is nice to operate, it is fairly simple, the Worklet Catalog is very handy when you need to look up something or do not have the information to create a worklet right away, and Automox University was really helpful when I was training to figure it out in the first place.
Out of those features, the Worklet Catalog is what I find myself relying on the most day-to-day, and the thing that stands out about it the most is just how in-depth it is and how many specific situations are accounted for in the catalog.
Regarding Automox's AI capabilities, I think it does a good job at maintaining governance and security. I have had Automox's AI stop me from inputting API keys or secure information into its chatbot, so all of that is in good standing.
In terms of Automox's AI capabilities, I think when it comes to Automox-related tasks such as worklets and policies, it is very good at determining the best course of action to figure out a solution.
What needs improvement?
I think Automox can be improved by including a few more software titles that are very important in their third-party software catalog, namely vendor software, third-party applications, and finance software. Those being accounted for in the third-party software catalog would be helpful. I also think that the reporting could be bolstered; we can see when patches are outstanding or when devices have not rebooted, but getting into more granular reports that can be exported cleanly to give to somebody who is not as technical to read the results from has been a little difficult with Automox.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Automox for about four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Automox is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Automox's scalability works well; we have massive clients with up to 4,000 endpoints and have not had any issues with devices missing updates or not being attached to policies.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support is great and very good. I would rate the customer support a 10; I have never had any problems.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not use anything except Automox.
What was our ROI?
General thoughts on ROI would be that I think Automox is a good product and useful for the output of activity. It makes policies run faster and decisions be completed quicker, which automates things so you do not have as much manpower to track those updates.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I did not have too much information on the pricing side of things since I was not responsible for administering cost on Automox or provisioning licenses; I more so worked on just the active tasks.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Automox, we evaluated Action1.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Automox an eight out of ten. I choose eight out of ten because there is room for improvement, but it is an overall very good software and I do not have issues using it on a day-to-day basis. My advice to others looking into using Automox would be to use the Worklet Catalog to your benefit and make sure you know how to use PowerShell. I would give Automox a rating of eight overall.
Feature-Rich Endpoint Management with Easy Onboarding, AI Patching, and Fair Pricing
I also like the simple onboarding process. The tool uses lightweight agents that can be installed easily, regardless of the endpoint’s location.
Its new inbuilt AI feature helps patch machines and generate reports that I had to do manually a few months back.
Pricing is pretty reasonable as well. You’re charged per device, and the support team is available 24/7 to help with any critical issues.
Comprehensive, Granular Patching That Follows Scheduled Policies
Automox Makes Endpoint Patching and Policy Management Effortless
The UI is quite streamlined where you can create policy based on location, department and even region and patch your endpoint just by installing Automox agent on endpoint.
I like the different features tool set which comes with Automox like software configuration, endpoint asset management and even reporting.
I am using endpoint management platform so I would expect the basic security features like at least malware detection but not possible in Automox.
Managing software's or 3rd party applications like Chrome, slack, zoom etc. keeping those update to date with latest version and releases.
So patching is more more easier with Automox because we can pick up and particular vulnerability as well and we can apply to endpoints rather than applying all the vulnerabilities.
Easy to Use and Smooth to Implement
Effortless Patching and Scheduling with Automox
Exciting Prospects with Easy Patching
Automation and Speed That Patch Our Entire Org Fast
Automox Makes Endpoint Patching Simple with Powerful Built-In Automation
Automation has transformed server patching and reporting and continues to save our team time
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Automox involves patching Windows and Linux servers, Windows endpoints, and maintaining configurations.
A specific example of how I use Automox for patching and maintaining configurations is that we have monthly schedules to patch all of our servers in multiple phases, and we also have schedules to maintain endpoints that are not on our Active Directory domains.
What is most valuable?
The best features that Automox offers are its automation, as the scheduling is super easy to set up, policies are easy to configure, and the software discoverability.
The automation and scheduling specifically help my team day-to-day because we can push a set of patches reliably, which saves us a lot of time.
Automox has positively impacted my organization through the ability to automate patch schedules and generate reports on it, as well as create worklets to handle any one-off needs.
The automated reports and worklets have made things easier and more efficient for my team, as the reporting has been particularly useful, allowing us to double-check and make sure all the machines are patched and see if there are any recurring issues, while the worklets are also great for remediating something that cannot just be patched.
What needs improvement?
I cannot think of anything specific for how Automox can be improved. An AI worklet builder would be a possibility, but even at that, the worklet catalog is very robust and useful.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Automox for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Automox appears to be very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Automox's scalability is excellent, as it scales very well, and it is easy to deploy new agents, while the company makes it easy to buy more licenses.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support has been very great over the time we have used Automox.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use a different solution.
What was our ROI?
We have not seen any relevant metrics for return on investment, but we have definitely saved time, as instead of patching four evenings a month, we only have to patch two due to the automation and reliability.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was very pleasant.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Automox, we evaluated SCCM and NinjaOne.
What other advice do I have?
My primary advice to others looking into using Automox would be to double-check compatibility with any endpoint protection you are using. I give this review a rating of 9.