Avoid searching every nook and cranny of the software library for third-party updates.The Native SCCM Plug-in from Patch Connect Plus obtains a list of third-party updates in a separate tab in the SCCM console. It also displays a complete report on client systems to help you easily distinguish which machines are missing patches.
Figure 1:Native SCCM Plug-in
I want to see a list showing which machines have third-party patches installed on them and which machines are missing patches.
Solution: The Native SCCM Plug-in provides a complete report on client systems where all the computers for which patches are missing or installed are displayed along with a summary of all endpoints.
Is there an option to deploy third-party patches directly from the Patch Connect Plus tab in the SCCM console?
Solution: Yes, third-party patches can be deployed directly from the Patch Connect Plus tab. All of SCCM's features work as usual with this plug-in.
It gets tedious searching for third-party updates under All software updates in Microsoft SCCM. What's a better solution?
Solution: After configuring the Native SCCM Plug-in, you can find updates in the Patch Connect Plus tab in the Microsoft SCCM console where every available third-party update will be listed.