Diverse potential: Moving from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One
The official announcement that support for Ivanti DSM, a widely used and valued client management software, will end has sent many companies into a period of re-planning. With sales stopping for new customers in 2023 and the final end-of-support at the end of 2026, Ivanti DSM is on the brink. How can companies react to this so as not to lose the range of functions that Ivanti DSM offered? One option for software migration, which is an obvious one for some companies, is to move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One. This solution is already used in numerous companies, for example for mobile device management, and therefore promises a simple migration process.
In this article, we discuss the reasons why moving from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One can be a smart decision for organizations and what potential this new solution offers for client management.
Act as quickly as possible: The end-of-support of Ivanti DSM is approaching
In many companies, Ivanti DSM has established itself as the central solution for managing end devices in larger IT environments. The software offers comprehensive functions ranging from software packaging and patch management to the automated installation of operating systems, but Ivanti DSM's days as the leading software solution in this area are numbered. At the beginning of 2024, the developer officially announced what had already been in the air for a long time: the end-of-sale for new customers in 2023 would be followed by the end-of-support for the popular software solution at the end of 2026. Due to the lack of technical support and updates, Ivanti DSM will be phased out. For companies that currently use Ivanti DSM, the search for an alternative software solution is not only recommended, but urgently required in order to continue to be able to build on reliable support and a high level of IT security. For this reason, the move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One or another alternative is becoming a hot topic.
VMware Workspace One as an alternative to Ivanti DSM
VMware Workspace One is a comprehensive IT management software that is already used in many companies. Designed as a complete solution, it is characterized by a wide range of functions that are less specialized but more diverse than those of Ivanti DSM:
- Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
- App distribution and management via an enterprise app store
- Secure access control and authenticationHigh compatibility with other VMware solutions
Why a move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One can make sense
Finding the perfect alternative to Ivanti DSM is not an easy process for many companies. This is due to the fact that there is hardly a 1:1 replacement for Ivanti software, which is known as a specialized stand-alone solution. Instead, various solutions such as Microsoft SCCM, Aagon ACMP and Tanium can be used. One reason for moving from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One is the licensing situation in your company. If the solution is already in use in your IT organization, for example for mobile device management, it may also make sense to replace the Ivanti DSM functions for software packaging and patch management with VMware Workspace One.
Nevertheless, we cannot give you any general information in this article as to whether moving from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One is the right option for your specific requirements. However, you are welcome to seek individual and independent advice from our experienced experts.
Conclusion
The imminent end-of-support for Ivanti DSM endpoint management software is forcing companies and their IT teams to look for a suitable successor solution. One such alternative is to move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One - a solution that is of particular interest to some companies due to the current licensing situation. Consult IDERI's expertise to evaluate whether a move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One is the right strategy for your organization and how this move can be implemented efficiently.
