Windows License Status
Purpose
The purpose of this solution is to pull the Windows License Status from the computers, determining whether it is licensed, unlicensed, or about to expire.
Associated Content
| Content | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|
| EPM - Windows Configuration - Monitor - Windows License Status | Remote Monitor | This remote monitor checks and returns the Windows License Status via CIMInstance. It will create a ticket for the statuses other than Licensed. |
| CWM - Automate - Script - Ticket Creation - Computer | Script | This will be used in the alert template △ Custom - Ticket Creation Computer - Warning and Failed and will create a ticket for the statuses other than Licensed. |
| △ Custom - Ticket Creation Computer - Warning and Failed | Alert Template | To be applied to the remote monitor EPM - Windows Configuration - Monitor - Windows License Status |
| EPM - Windows Configuration - Dataview - Windows License Status [Remote Monitor] | Dataview | This will display the status of the Windows License fetched by the remote monitor EPM - Windows Configuration - Monitor - Windows License Status |
Implementation
1. Import the following content using the ProSync Plugin:
- Dataview - Windows License Status [Remote Monitor]
- Alert Template -
△ Custom - Ticket Creation Computer - Warning and Failed
2. Import the following remote monitor using the instructions outlined within the document:
- Import - Remote Monitor - Windows License Status
- This should be placed on the groups you wish to audit or ticket if the license is not correct.
3. Reload the system cache:
4. If ticketing is desired for when a machine has an issue with its Windows license (the consultant should specify this):
- Apply the following alert template to the remote monitor:
△ Custom - Ticket Creation Computer - Warning and Failed