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Ivanti DSM Migration
Companies that use Ivanti DSM should act in 2025. We will guide you through the replacement of Ivanti DSM and towards modern and sustainable endpoint management with Microsoft Intune and SCCM or baramundi.
Ivanti DSM Migration Workshop
Your sparring partner and kick-off for the “Replacing Ivanti DSM” project. Our approach starts with a detailed analysis of your initial situation. Together, we ask ourselves “What has proven effective and where do we need to modernize?” and use this to develop the requirements for your future Unified Endpoint Management solution. Based on this, we will show you what the implementation with Microsoft Intune and SCCM or Ivanti Neurons looks like and also address other solutions on the market.
Ideal preparation for replacing Ivanti DSM
Clarity about the right future UEM solution
High-level road map with practical recommendations for action
Benefit from our experience with Ivanti DSM migrations
As endpoint management specialists since Microsoft SMS times, we have carried out numerous migrations of software distributions and UEM solutions. Often from Ivanti DSM or Baramundi to Microsoft technologies with up to 10,000+ clients. For Ivanti DSM users, it is now important to professionally implement a new UEM solution without incidents. Thanks to our many years of experience, we know what is important and take the uncertainty out of your upcoming Ivanti DSM migration.
Migrate without frustration: Guided by experts in Ivanti and Microsoft
Complete relief: We take care of planning, implementation and support
Implementation strength: Focus on the timely realisation of benefits through innovation
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What’s our Approach to Ivanti DSM Migration?
Our specialization gives us the experience to master even the most demanding migrations.
Technology selection & design
Before the migration, we will examine your requirements and find the most appropriate solution, or question the decision you have already made. Which is the best alternative for you? In this way, we ensure that the migration contributes to your business goals.
Deep Dive Requirements and Processes
Evaluation of various solutions in the context of the endpoint strategy
solution design
Proper licensing
It's actually quite simple: The licenses for the new solution should be available in good time, while the Ivanti DSM licenses can continue to be used until the migration is complete.
Creating a license timeline
Licensing advice
Provision of licenses
Planning & project management
Planning and project management are a big part of our proven process for migrations. In doing so, we focus on the right mix of people, processes and technology. We need all three to achieve the goal.
planning workshops
Migration Plan & Roadmap
User communication guide
transposition
Equipped with automations and simplifications that we've developed in countless migration projects, our team carries out the migration better and in less time than non-specialists, so that you get more value at a lower cost.
Test & adapt
Roll-out in waves
Trouble shooting
Future-proof managed services
After migration is before operation, which is why we developed our cost-effective managed services. This ensures that your environment is always up-to-date, secure and innovative and that you, like our other managed services customers, have access to the implementation power of an entire endpoint management team at any time.
Why Ivanti DSM users should act now
The announced end of life of Ivanti DSM sets clear limits: The replacement is urgent. Using Ivanti DSM after 31.12.2026 has significant disadvantages that will quickly worsen the stability and security of your IT environment.
Ivanti DSM
Lack of support
After the EOL from Ivanti DSM, there is no official support anymore. Technical problems must be solved internally, which ties up time and resources.
Increasing security risks
Without security updates, vulnerabilities are increasingly emerging. Systems are more vulnerable to attacks and data loss.
No more updates
With the end of support, there are no functional and compatibility updates. Your IT environment remains outdated.
Increasing incompatibility
New operating systems and applications are no longer compatible with DSM. This hinders innovation and productive work.
UEM alternatives
Modern endpoint management Intune/SCCM or neurons
Future-proof & scalable
Central control over all devices and applications
Modern enrollment, app management, compliance, and security
Integration of modern security functions and principles, such as zero trust
Seamless user experience with zero-touch deployment
Easy protection of mobile and private devices (BYOD) and secure mobile work
Suitable for most companies
Our recommendation: Migrate from Ivanti DSM to Microsoft Intune
There is no doubt that Microsoft Intune is essential for modern and secure endpoint management. Its integration with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft’s innovative capabilities ensure centralized control and strong future-proofing. For demanding requirements regarding granular software deployment and the management of high-availability devices, such as servers, we recommend co-management with SCCM or baramundi.
Microsoft 365 integration
With Intune, you can seamlessly manage devices and apps within your Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The close integration ensures security, productivity and consistent user experiences.
Unified endpoint management
Centrally manage all your devices — Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android — with Intune. This gives you control and overview, regardless of the operating system.
Co-management with MECM
Combine Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager to flexibly manage your devices. Use the best of cloud and on-premises management in one solution.
security management
Protect your devices and data with powerful security policies. Intune helps you ensure compliance and effectively minimize threats.
scalability
From small teams to large organizations, Intune grows with your needs. Flexibly manage devices and policies, no matter how fast you evolve.
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We specialize in these Ivanti DSM alternatives
SOFTTAILOR specializes in market-leading solutions from Microsoft and Ivanti, which require a lot of experience. They form the basis of correctly configured and secure IT environments. With more than 10,000 possible settings, Microsoft Intune alone is overwhelming for many IT teams.
Microsoft Intune
Intune allows you to centrally manage and secure devices and applications—ideal for BYOD strategies. Organizations can enforce policies and control access to data without sacrificing usability.
MECM/SCCM
The Defender protects devices from cyber attacks with threat detection, automated responses, and proactive defense — for maximum security without sacrificing productivity.
baramundi Management Suite
The Defender protects devices from cyber attacks with threat detection, automated responses, and proactive defense — for maximum security without sacrificing productivity.
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Solved the Ivanti DSM migration on equal footing, as among good colleagues.
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Support when you need it—without annoying questions.
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Our goal: maximum added value in a timely manner with minimal effort for you.
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Secure and productive endpoints in three steps.
Learn what you need to do and how to get to more structure and secure and productive endpoints in the shortest possible way.
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Free initial consultation
We'll get to know each other and find out where you currently stand with Ivanti DSM. You will get initial ideas on how we can help you.
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Proposed solution & offer
After the initial discussion, we will present you with a specific proposed solution and the offer for implementation.
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Transposition
We either start with our migration workshop or get straight to the nitty-gritty — always equipped with automation and best practices.
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The most important thing about Ivanti DSM Migration at a glance
Ivanti DSM Migration: Warum Unternehmen jetzt handeln sollten
Ivanti DSM (Desktop & Server Management) erreicht das End-of-Life (EOL) – und das bedeutet, dass der offizielle Support eingestellt wird. Für viele, die noch auf DSM setzen, bringt das erhebliche Risiken mit sich. Fehlende Sicherheitsupdates, ausbleibende Weiterentwicklungen und zunehmende Inkompatibilität zu modernen Betriebssystemen gefährden nicht nur eure IT-Sicherheit, sondern auch die Effizienz und Innovationsfähigkeit eurer gesamten IT-Landschaft. Doch es gibt eine Lösung: Der Wechsel zu einer modernen Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)-Lösung bietet euch langfristige Sicherheit und Flexibilität.
Ivanti DSM (Desktop & Server Management) is reaching end-of-life (EOL)—which means official support will be discontinued. For many who still rely on DSM, this poses significant risks. A lack of security updates, no further development, and increasing incompatibility with modern operating systems jeopardize not only your IT security but also the efficiency and innovation capabilities of your entire IT landscape. But there is a solution: Switching to a modern Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution offers you long-term security and flexibility.
Ivanti DSM war bei IT-Administratoren besonders beliebt, weil es nahezu jede Automatisierung in der Softwareverteilung ermöglicht. Über Jahre hinweg hat es Standards gesetzt – sei es in der Softwareverteilung, der Betriebssystemverteilung oder im Patch Management. Ein Verbleib kommt allerdings nicht mehr in Frage.
Ivanti DSM was particularly popular among IT administrators because it enables virtually any form of automation in software deployment. Over the years, it has set the standard—whether in software deployment, operating system deployment, or patch management. However, continuing to use it is no longer an option.
Thore Lenz, Co-CEO SOFTTAILOR
Die Risiken eines Verbleibs bei Ivanti DSM
Mit dem Support-Ende von Ivanti DSM stehen viele von euch vor großen Herausforderungen. Technische Probleme können nicht länger durch den Hersteller gelöst werden – der fehlende Support zwingt euer internes Team, selbst Lösungen zu finden, was wertvolle Ressourcen und Zeit bindet. Gleichzeitig entstehen durch fehlende Sicherheitsupdates neue Schwachstellen, die eure Systeme anfälliger für Cyberangriffe und Datenverluste machen.
Dazu kommt: Ohne Funktions- und Kompatibilitätsupdates bleiben eure IT-Systeme auf einem veralteten Stand. Neue Betriebssysteme und Anwendungen lassen sich nicht mehr integrieren, was eure Innovationsfähigkeit und euer Wachstum einschränkt. Wer weiter auf DSM setzt, riskiert nicht nur die IT-Sicherheit, sondern auch Produktivität und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
With the end of support for Ivanti DSM, many of you are facing major challenges. Technical issues can no longer be resolved by the manufacturer—the lack of support forces your internal team to find solutions on their own, tying up valuable resources and time. At the same time, the absence of security updates creates new vulnerabilities that make your systems more susceptible to cyberattacks and data loss. On top of that: Without feature and compatibility updates, your IT systems remain outdated. New operating systems and applications can no longer be integrated, which limits your ability to innovate and grow. Those who continue to rely on DSM risk not only their IT security but also their productivity and competitiveness.
Warum eine moderne UEM-Lösung die richtige Alternative ist
Eine Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)-Lösung bietet euch alles, was ihr für eine sichere und effiziente IT-Umgebung braucht. Während Ivanti DSM keine Zukunft mehr hat, schafft eine moderne UEM-Lösung Stabilität und Skalierbarkeit für euer Unternehmen.
Mit bleibendem Support und laufenden Sicherheitsupdates bleibt eure IT immer auf dem neuesten Stand. Ihr könnt alle Endgeräte, Anwendungen und Daten zentral verwalten – ob stationäre Rechner, mobile Geräte oder private BYOD-Geräte. Einheitliche Sicherheitsrichtlinien stellen sicher, dass eure IT-Umgebung zuverlässig geschützt ist.
Moderne UEM-Lösungen schaffen darüber hinaus die Grundlage für KI-gestützte Security, indem sie aktuelle, konsistente Geräte-, Nutzer- und Risikodaten bereitstellen – ein Anspruch, den veraltete Client-Management-Systeme wie Ivanti DSM nicht mehr zeitgemäß erfüllen. Gleichzeitig passen sich moderne UEM-Lösungen flexibel an euer Wachstum an und unterstützen euch dabei, effizienter zu arbeiten und Kosten zu senken.
Im Folgenden werden die drei wichtigsten UEM Lösungen vorgestellt. Ein detaillierter Überblick über diese und weitere Alternativen zu Ivanti DSM findet ihr in unserem Blog.
A Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution provides everything you need for a secure and efficient IT environment. While Ivanti DSM is no longer viable, a modern UEM solution delivers stability and scalability for your business. With ongoing support and regular security updates, your IT infrastructure will always stay up to date. You can centrally manage all endpoints, applications, and data—whether desktop computers, mobile devices, or personal BYOD devices. Uniform security policies ensure that your IT environment is reliably protected. Modern UEM solutions also lay the foundation for AI-powered security by providing up-to-date, consistent device, user, and risk data—a requirement that outdated client management systems like Ivanti DSM can no longer meet. At the same time, modern UEM solutions adapt flexibly to your growth and help you work more efficiently and reduce costs. The three most important UEM solutions are presented below. You can find a detailed overview of these and other alternatives to Ivanti DSM on our blog.
Migration von Ivanti DSM zu Microsoft Intune
Die Migration von Ivanti DSM zu Intune erfordert eine sorgfältige Planung, um bestehende Softwarepakete und Konfigurationen reibungslos zu übertragen. Eine der größten Herausforderungen besteht darin, den laufenden Betrieb nicht zu beeinträchtigen, während alle notwendigen Daten und Einstellungen migriert werden. Durch die Nutzung bewährter Strategien und Tools kann der Prozess effizient gestaltet werden, wodurch Zeit und Ressourcen eingespart werden. Intune bietet dabei die Möglichkeit, veraltete Ansätze durch moderne, cloudbasierte Verwaltungsfunktionen zu ersetzen und so langfristig eine flexiblere und sicherere Infrastruktur aufzubauen.
Migrating from Ivanti DSM to Intune requires careful planning to ensure a smooth transition of existing software packages and configurations. One of the biggest challenges is to avoid disrupting ongoing operations while migrating all necessary data and settings. By utilizing proven strategies and tools, the process can be streamlined, saving both time and resources. Intune offers the opportunity to replace outdated approaches with modern, cloud-based management capabilities, thereby building a more flexible and secure infrastructure in the long term.
Migration von Ivanti DSM zu Microsoft SCCM
Auch der Wechsel zu Microsoft SCCM erfordert eine durchdachte Vorgehensweise, um die bestehenden Softwarepakete, Konfigurationen und Prozesse nahtlos zu übernehmen. Als Teil von Microsoft Endpoint Manager bietet SCCM eine zentrale Plattform, die sowohl klassische On-Premises-Umgebungen als auch hybride Szenarien unterstützt. Besonders hervorzuheben sind Funktionen wie Softwareverteilung, Patch-Management und Betriebssystem-Deployment, die eine umfassende Verwaltung der IT-Infrastruktur ermöglichen. Durch die tiefe Integration in die Microsoft-Produktwelt bietet SCCM Unternehmen nicht nur eine leistungsstarke, sondern auch zukunftssichere Alternative, die eine flexible Anpassung an wachsende Anforderungen erlaubt.
Migrating to Microsoft SCCM also requires a well-thought-out approach to ensure a seamless transition of existing software packages, configurations, and processes. As part of Microsoft Endpoint Manager, SCCM provides a centralized platform that supports both traditional on-premises environments and hybrid scenarios. Particularly noteworthy are features such as software distribution, patch management, and operating system deployment, which enable comprehensive management of the IT infrastructure. Thanks to its deep integration with the Microsoft product ecosystem, SCCM offers companies not only a powerful but also a future-proof alternative that allows for flexible adaptation to growing requirements.
Migration von Ivanti DSM zur baramundi Management Suite
Als noch-Ivanti Partner und Ivanti DSM Spezialisten haben wir uns gefragt, welche Lösung wir unseren Kunden neben Microsoft Intune und SCCM empfehlen sollte. Nach der Abkündigung von Ivanti DSM zeichnete sich bei unseren Kunden immer mehr ab, dass Ivanti selbst für große Unternehmen kein verlässlicher und greifbarer Partner mehr ist. Deshalb haben wir uns ab 2024 viele UEM Lösungen angeschaut und uns entschieden Competence Center Partner von baramundi zu werden. Diese Entscheidung wird bestätigt, durch die hervorragende Zusammenarbeit zwischen SOFTTAILOR und baramundi in der Migration eines unserer Kunden mit ca. 25.000 Clients von Ivanti DSM zur baramundi Management Suite. Die baramundi Management Suite deckt viele Vorteile von Ivanti DSM ab und ist an vielen Stellen moderner aufgestellt, unter anderem auch durch die Möglichkeit des Co-Managements mit Microsoft Intune und baramundi.
As a former Ivanti partner and Ivanti DSM specialist, we asked ourselves which solution we should recommend to our customers in addition to Microsoft Intune and SCCM. Following the end-of-life announcement for Ivanti DSM, it became increasingly clear to our customers that Ivanti was no longer a reliable and accessible partner, even for large enterprises. That is why, starting in 2024, we evaluated many UEM solutions and decided to become a Competence Center Partner of baramundi. This decision is validated by the excellent collaboration between SOFTTAILOR and baramundi in migrating one of our customers—with approximately 25,000 clients—from Ivanti DSM to the baramundi Management Suite. The baramundi Management Suite covers many of the advantages of Ivanti DSM and is more modern in many respects, including the option for co-management with Microsoft Intune and baramundi.
Bestandteile der Migration
Bei der Migration müssen vier zentrale Komponenten berücksichtigt werden. Zunächst müssen bestehende Softwarepakete in ein kompatibles Format überführt werden, um eine einheitliche und effiziente Softwareverteilung sicherzustellen. Ebenso wichtig ist die Übernahme von Sicherheitsrichtlinien, Zugriffssteuerungen und Konfigurationsprofilen auf die neue Plattform, um Compliance-Anforderungen zu erfüllen und Sicherheitsstandards weiterzuentwickeln.
Auch die Integration aller verwalteten Endgeräte – einschließlich Desktops, Laptops und mobiler Geräte – in die neue UEM-Umgebung spielt eine entscheidende Rolle. Je nach Plattform kann dies eine erneute Provisionierung oder Anpassung erfordern, um eine reibungslose Übernahme der neuen Richtlinien zu gewährleisten. Schließlich müssen Benutzerkonten, Berechtigungen und Softwarezuweisungen migriert werden, damit alle Anwender weiterhin Zugriff auf ihre benötigte Software haben und Admins sowie das Helpdesk uneingeschränkt arbeiten können.
Four key components must be taken into account during the migration. First, existing software packages must be converted to a compatible format to ensure consistent and efficient software deployment. Equally important is the transfer of security policies, access controls, and configuration profiles to the new platform to meet compliance requirements and further develop security standards.The integration of all managed endpoints—including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices—into the new UEM environment also plays a crucial role. Depending on the platform, this may require re-provisioning or customization to ensure a smooth adoption of the new policies. Finally, user accounts, permissions, and software assignments must be migrated so that all users continue to have access to the software they need and administrators and the help desk can work without restrictions.
Frequently asked questions about Ivanti DSM Migration
How much does it cost to migrate from Ivanti DSM?
Was passiert mit euren Ivanti DSM Softwarepaketen?
Welche Herausforderungen gibt es bei einer Ivanti DSM Migration?
Warum empfiehlt SOFTTAILOR Microsoft Intune als beste Alternative zu Ivanti DSM?
Welche Vorteile bieten Intune, MECM/SCCM und baramundi?
Was passiert nach der Migration von Ivanti DSM?
Why is the Ivanti DSM migration necessary in 2025?
Was ist eine Ivanti DSM Migration?