Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) ruby gem integration End-of-Life announcement

As of September 9, 2019, Rapid7 will start the End-of-Life (EOL) process for the legacy Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Ruby Gem integration for InsightVM. The Microsoft SCCM Ruby Gem will no longer be publicly available for download on the rubygems.org page.

As an alternative, InsightVM subscribers can already leverage the Automation-Assisted Patching with Microsoft SCCM workflow included with their product license. Additionally, InsightConnect subscribers can use the SCCM plugin to create their own custom workflows to automate remediation tasks.

InsightVM License Requirement

You will need an InsightVM license to leverage the InsightVM feature or an InsightConnect subscription to use the plugin.

This EOL announcement only pertains to future deployments or feature requests related to the SCCM Ruby Gem. Customers that currently have the Ruby Gem integration configured will not see changes in functionality, but Rapid7 encourages migration to an alternative solution.

See the following migration options for customers currently leveraging the SCCM Ruby Gem:

  • Microsoft SCCM Automation-Assisted Patching Workflow
  • InsightConnect Microsoft SCCM Plugin

Microsoft SCCM Automation-Assisted Patching Overview

The Automation-Assisted Patching with Microsoft SCCM workflow is one of several platform-enabled automation features available in InsightVM today.

Here’s an overview of how you can deploy this feature:

  • You must install an Insight Orchestrator and configure connections to Microsoft in order to run workflows.
  • Read our dedicated workflow guide to configure your connection to Microsoft SCCM.
  • If you run into any issues or have any questions, please reach out to Rapid7 Support.

InsightConnect Microsoft SCCM Plugin Overview

InsightConnect subscribers can already take advantage of a dedicated Microsoft SCCM plugin. Here’s an overview of how you can deploy this plugin:

  • You must install an Insight Orchestrator and configure connections to Microsoft in order to use the plugin.
  • Refer to Microsoft SCCM documentation on the InsightConnect Help pages.
  • If you run into any issues or have any questions, please reach out to Rapid7 Support.

Schedule of Events

Date

Event

September 9, 2019

Rapid7 announces that the Microsoft SCCM Ruby Gem will no longer be available for download on rubygems.org.

September 9, 2020

Rapid7 will no longer support the Microsoft SCCM Ruby Gem.

FAQs

What are the benefits of the InsightVM SCCM automation workflow?

This pre-built workflow offers the following benefits:

  • Decreases your security team’s time spent on patch management up to 90%, allowing them to focus on other critical tasks
  • Facilitates 24/7 patch deployment - choose the patches you want to deploy, which devices to update, and a time that doesn’t disrupt your security team’s productivity

What is the benefit of the InsightConnect Microsoft SCCM Plugin?

If you’re an InsightConnect subscriber, you can use the Microsoft SCCM plugin to control the customization of each step in your workflow according to your specific organizational needs to perform patch management and remediation.

How will this impact me if I use the legacy Ruby Gem integration?

Any customers already utilizing the legacy Ruby Gem will not experience an interruption in service for a period of 12 months from the date of this announcement. You can contact your Customer Success Manager for options after the last date of support.

How do I get Microsoft SCCM?

Microsoft SCCM is a third party product that integrates with InsightVM. You can purchase an SCCM account through Microsoft.

Who can I contact if I have more questions that are not addressed in this announcement?

Contact your Customer Success Manager or contact Rapid7 Support.