# Version Compare

## **Easy2Patch 4.0 Enhancements**

## **Web-Based Management Interface**

Easy2Patch 4.0 comes with a modern web interface, offering a user-friendly experience and enabling centralized control of update and patch management operations.

### **Advanced Reporting and Dashboards**

The new version includes enriched dashboards and detailed reporting features, making it easier to monitor and analyze patching activities effectively.

### **Active Directory and EntraID Integration**

Easy2Patch 4.0 supports integration with both Active Directory and EntraID (formerly Azure AD), allowing for flexible identity and access management across platforms. It also includes role-based access control.

### **Improved Performance and User Experience**

This version features performance optimizations and enhanced usability, resulting in a faster and more seamless experience.

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## **Easy2Patch 3.x Features**

### **Traditional Desktop Application**

Easy2Patch 3.x is based on a desktop interface, without support for web-based administration.

### **Limited Reporting Capabilities**

Reporting and analytics in the previous version are limited and mostly dependent on SCCM-integrated reports.

### Role-Based Management

There is no support for modern identity providers like EntraID. Role-based access control is also not available.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="225">Feature</th><th width="205">Easy2Patch 3.1</th><th width="349">Easy2Patch 4.0</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Management Interface</td><td>Traditional desktop application</td><td>Modern web-based interface</td></tr><tr><td>Reporting Capabilities</td><td>Limited to SCCM-based reports</td><td>Advanced dashboards and detailed reporting</td></tr><tr><td>Directory Integration</td><td>❌</td><td>Supports both Active Directory and EntraID (Azure AD)</td></tr><tr><td>Role-Based Access Control</td><td>❌</td><td>Included – allows granular role assignment</td></tr><tr><td>Performance and User Experience</td><td>Basic usability</td><td>Optimized performance and seamless user experience</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Update</td><td>✅</td><td>❌</td></tr></tbody></table>


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