cargex
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How can I control the Java version on Windows computers that belong to an Active Directory domain?
Hi Guys,
I have a Windows Server 2012 Active Directory domain, all my clients are running Windows 10 Professional and are clients/part of this domain.
All my users are running an application created in Java, but it only works with certain versions of Java.
My issue right now is that I have desktop support with permissions to install new applications changing the Java version every now and then, and I don't know until a user comes up telling me they can't connect, then I have to go all the way to the computer to check the Java version installed.
I need to be able to control the version of the Java installed in these computers. This is a way to monitor this Java version, so that I can create a report and see that all my users have 8u65 perfect!, without even going to check the version on each computer.
Is this possible?
What server software would you recommend to monitor this?
Thanking you in advance,
Cargex
I have a Windows Server 2012 Active Directory domain, all my clients are running Windows 10 Professional and are clients/part of this domain.
All my users are running an application created in Java, but it only works with certain versions of Java.
My issue right now is that I have desktop support with permissions to install new applications changing the Java version every now and then, and I don't know until a user comes up telling me they can't connect, then I have to go all the way to the computer to check the Java version installed.
I need to be able to control the version of the Java installed in these computers. This is a way to monitor this Java version, so that I can create a report and see that all my users have 8u65 perfect!, without even going to check the version on each computer.
Is this possible?
What server software would you recommend to monitor this?
Thanking you in advance,
Cargex
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Cliff,
I have been looking into Spiceworks and it looks like a good solution.
Do you have any experience with Spiceworks?
Can anybody else vouch for Spiceworks?
If it is a good tool and it is free I don't see why not use it, but I would like to have more comments before I get to the task of implementing Spiceworks.
Anybody?
I have been looking into Spiceworks and it looks like a good solution.
Do you have any experience with Spiceworks?
Can anybody else vouch for Spiceworks?
If it is a good tool and it is free I don't see why not use it, but I would like to have more comments before I get to the task of implementing Spiceworks.
Anybody?
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Thank you Cliff
Options include anything from Spiceworks (free) to Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager (definitely not free) with varying gradients in between with pros, cons, and unique features to the myriad of products. It is like picking a backup solution or antivirus; one size does NOT fit all, and it is tough to make any specific recommendation as each environment (and IT admin) is unique.