With the end of life of Ivanti DSM, organizations must urgently address the replacement.
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Ivanti DSM (Desktop and Server Management) is the established on-premise UEM and software distribution solutions from the manufacturer Ivanti.
Ivanti DSM is still very popular with IT administrators because it can fulfill almost any automation in software distribution. It has defined standards over many years, particularly in the areas of software distribution, operating system distribution, and patch management.
But like any IT product, DSM is coming to the end of its life cycle. Ivanti has set the end of life for DSM on 31.12.2026.
Organizations should now deal with the Alternatives to Ivanti DSM and the Migrating from Ivanti DSM to work on a new software distribution.
End of Life means that as of December 31, 2026, there will be no further updates or new features for Ivanti DSM and support will be completely discontinued. Current users should take on the migration to a new software distribution or UEM solution as soon as possible.
We are the guide in choosing the DSM successor and carry out the migration with you without frustration.
After EOL, no more security gaps are fixed — patches are completely omitted. This not only increases the risk of attacks, but can also jeopardize existing compliance requirements such as ISO 27001.
Ivanti is no longer providing technical support. In the event of errors, failures or faults, companies must find solutions themselves — without a contact person or reliable help from the manufacturer.
Without support and development, the workload in daily operations increases. Workarounds, manual intervention and specialist knowledge are required — the know-how is often only available to a few people in the company.
Important automation, software distribution, or patch processes are becoming increasingly susceptible to errors. The longer you wait, the greater the risk — especially if a subsequent migration has to take place under time pressure.
Modern IT concepts such as zero trust, automated security policies or cross-device management quickly reach their limits with DSM. Even mobile devices, notebooks in the field or hybrid workplaces can no longer be integrated or secured in a modern way.
Let's talk about your current situation: What specific challenges does the EOL pose for you? And what are your goals for the future? Together, we'll find the best path.
With years of experience in long-term managed service support for DSM environments and numerous migrations, we are the right partner at your side to guide you through the end of life of Ivanti DSM.
Since we have been running large Ivanti DSM environments ourselves for years, we know what administrators look for when replacing DSM and what expectations exist.
Thanks to the architecture of the solution, the software can be installed directly during assignment or during the next synchronization. Waiting times for end users and administrators are eliminated. All important actions are just a right click away in the console.
Make changes immediately
Custom Actions
Remote Control
Direct start of installations
Remote control without additional start of tools and exchange of IDs
High degree of adaptability by storing your own scripts and tools
Through the native integration of 3rd-party patch management, patches from 3rd-party applications and Microsoft OS can be rolled out fully automatically in waves. The best thing about it is: It simply works!
Automatic rolling out in waves
Overview of weak points
Maintenance time frame adjustable for every system
No manual release and assignment of patches: Time-to-patch is reduced
All weak points at a glance
Highly customizable installation and update procedures for optimal uptime of your endpoints
You can add all inventory information about your devices via connectors and view it in simple queries.
In-depth inventory
Comprehensive inventory data
Infinitely expandable inventory
Warranty information in the console
Create reports easily
All important information in one place
Quick extraction of relevant data
Ivanti DSM has always had a large fan base who really appreciate it for a variety of reasons. For some, it means operating without any cloud component, for many the ability to manage high-availability devices, such as servers, at no additional cost.
Full control
Well suited for managing pure on-premise environments
No extra charge for managing servers
Many features for managing high-availability systems
Now that Ivanti has finally announced the end of life of DSM for the end of 2026, many companies are faced with the question: What's next? We'll guide you through the selection and implementation of a future-proof alternative.
The first step: Let us manage your Ivanti DSM environment. Ivanti DSM is a very powerful and popular tool, but requires maintenance and detailed configuration knowledge.
So that you can create the capacity to make decisions for a DSM successor and so that we can prepare your infrastructure, there is our managed service for Ivanti DSM.
Backup, update, and proactive monitoring
On demand support and troubleshooting from DSM experts
Proactive recommendations on pragmatic optimization potential for stable operation up to replacement
Proactive recommendations to prepare for migration ahead of time
Monthly service review
Expandable with Endpoint Management aaS modules for maximum security and productivity
Capacity to focus on replacing DSM
A go-to partner for legacy operation and migration of Ivanti DSM
Everything from a single source significantly reduces friction losses and costs
Successful migration instead of headaches and wasted time with Ivanti DSM
Over many years, Ivanti DSM has established itself as a reliable tool for managing operating systems and software distribution. But like any IT product, DSM will reach the end of its life cycle at some point.
With the upcoming End of Life, it's worth taking a closer look at the strengths of Ivanti DSM — and how companies can prepare for the future in good time and strategically.
Ivanti DSM (Desktop and Server Management) is a comprehensive IT management solution that helps companies with automated software distribution, operating system installation, and patch management. The aim is to make IT processes more efficient, secure and scalable — from individual PCs to the entire infrastructure.
Typical areas of application:
DSM was used in a wide variety of industries — from medium-sized companies to large corporations — and was considered a reliable platform for classic endpoint management for a long time.
DSM's strengths lay primarily in the combination of flexibility, automation and controllability. Software packages could be distributed in a targeted manner, operating systems could be installed completely automatically and security updates could be managed across various providers. Even complex rollouts and heterogeneous infrastructures could be efficiently mapped with DSM.
Particularly noteworthy:
The sales freeze for Ivanti DSM through partners has been in effect for a long time — new customers will no longer receive licenses. Existing customers can still purchase additional licenses, but development has long since been discontinued.
Now the end of life has also been officially decided: On December 31, 2026 Support for Ivanti DSM is finally ending From this point on, there will be no more updates, no more support, and no more bug fixes. Companies that have not yet migrated should now actively engage with Alternatives to DSM and address a structured migration strategy.
The impending end of support isn't just a risk—it's also an opportunity. Companies can take advantage of the opportunity to modernize their IT landscape, streamline processes and increase security standards. It is important to start on time.
A successful migration requires:
Ivanti DSM has set standards in the area for years software distribution, operating system installation and IT automation. But with the end of sales and soon support, an era is coming to an end.
Companies should not wait out this development — but actively shape it. Who set the course early for the Ivanti DSM Migration provides not only stability and security, but also the opportunity for modern, sustainable IT structures.
Migrating a software distribution takes time. Use the remaining time to future-proof your IT with us. We support you in analyzing, planning and implementing the Ivanti DSM replacement — with a clear roadmap, proven procedure and real recommendations from practice.
Get in touch with us below or arrange a non-binding initial consultation directly. Together, we will discuss your challenges and requirements and see how we can support you through Ivanti DSM's End of Life.
After the initial discussion, we will present you with a specific proposed solution or procedure and the offer for implementation.
Equipped with automation and best practices, our team implements the proposed solution in record speed.
