How to detect and Report on Log4Shell vulnerability using Symantec Custom Inventory

In this Blogpost we are creating a Task and a Custom Inventory Dataclass that will help us to find computers affected by the Log4Shell vulnerability. Before you start implementing this, be aware that this script may take very long to run (depending on multiple factors). You may have to extend the time "Task stops after" … Weiterlesen How to detect and Report on Log4Shell vulnerability using Symantec Custom Inventory →

What´s New in ITMS 8.6 RU1 – a quick overview

In this blogpost I want to give a short overview of the new features with some screenshots. In the next weeks I will do blogposts with more details about some of the new features introduced in 8.6 RU1, especially for the new feature to run jobs and tasks in WinPE environments using Cloud Enabled Management … Weiterlesen What´s New in ITMS 8.6 RU1 – a quick overview →

How to find Dell Security vulnerability Dbutil_2_3.sys using Symantec Inventory Solution

There a multiple options to report which computers are affected by the vulnerability. Option: Use Custom Inventory to report on the affected Computers - Symantec created a KB with a Custom Inventory Script that can be used.Option: Use the Build-in Inventory File Scan to report on the affected ComputersIn the SMP Console navigate to Manage … Weiterlesen How to find Dell Security vulnerability Dbutil_2_3.sys using Symantec Inventory Solution →

OS Deployment with OSDCloud and Symantec Client Management Suite

When looking at modern Client Management Solutions nearly everything is cloud-driven. So the question is, is it necessary to replace your traditional Management Solution with a modern Management Solution? The answer to this question depends on multiple factors and there is no simple answer like "yes" or "no". In this blogpost we are looking on … Weiterlesen OS Deployment with OSDCloud and Symantec Client Management Suite →

Symantec Asset Management 8.6 Issue

When you upgrade to 8.6 with Asset Management installed you may see this issue after the upgrade or a new installation In the SMP Console -> Manage -> Computers -> right click on a Computer -> click Edit You may see a new Dataclass appearing called AeX Network Adapter or when navigating to Home ->Service … Weiterlesen Symantec Asset Management 8.6 Issue →

What´s New in ITMS 8.6 Release (Blackbird)

The following new features are introduced in Task Management: Ability to not show task information to the end users in the Symantec Management Agent user interface. This option can be configured in one of the following ways: In the Advanced Options of a task, or a job you can hide a single task or a … Weiterlesen What´s New in ITMS 8.6 Release (Blackbird) →

Extended Patch Management Support

There are two new products in the price book for Endpoint Management Products (EPM) called "Extended Patch Management Support, Windows Server 2008 for 2021" and "Extended Patch Management Support, Windows 7 for 2021". These new SKUs enable customers to use an enhanced patch management data feed that includes metadata for extended support updates released by … Weiterlesen Extended Patch Management Support →

Symantec Virtual User Group – Endpoint Management

Symantec hosts a Virtual User Group for Endpoint Management on 17th of November 2020 If you want to attend please register here. Agenda Endpoint Management within Symantec, A Division of Broadcom with Mike GrueberSymantec Endpoint Management Today with Jim BroniecThe IT team is critical to many companies’ approach to endpoint management, and may be utilizing any … Weiterlesen Symantec Virtual User Group – Endpoint Management →

Symantec Installation Manager ADOMD.NET prerequisite missing

During the last weeks we tried to install Symantec Client Management Suite but failed because of a missing prerequisite. The ADOMD.NET 9.0 is requiered to install the Client Management Suite. When clicking on the link, the requirement usually gets you to the Microsoft download page for a File called: SQLServer2005_ADOMD_x64.msi. It seems that Microsoft decides … Weiterlesen Symantec Installation Manager ADOMD.NET prerequisite missing →

Symantec ITMS 8.5 Workspaces – my personal suggestion

The newly introduced Workspaces in ITMS 8.5 are a really great enhancement in addtion to the Leagacy Console. The new Workspaces are Browser-independent which is one of the best features. The Console also provides the abillity to do most of the work for Level 1 Helpdesk Workers (installing software, running tasks and reports, changing the … Weiterlesen Symantec ITMS 8.5 Workspaces – my personal suggestion →