Use Case: Automated Monitoring and Management of Windows Server Assets

Overview:

The automation is designed to search for Windows server assets, connect to each server, retrieve all installed applications, and check for the presence of winlogbeat. If metricbeat is installed, the automation also checks the service status and starts it if it is not running.

Steps:

  1. Search for Workstations:

  2. Trigger the automation to search for Windows server assets.

  3. For Each Workstation:

  4. Iterate through each workstation found in the search results.

  5. Connect to Windows Asset:

  6. Establish a remote connection to the Windows server to perform further actions.

  7. Get Installed Applications:

  8. Retrieve a list of all installed applications on the Windows server using the wmic command.

  9. Check for Winlogbeat:

  10. Verify if winlogbeat is installed on the server.

  11. Get Service Status:

  12. Check the status of the winlogbeat service using a PowerShell command.

  13. Check Service Status:

  14. Verify if the winlogbeat service is running.

  15. Start Winlogbeat Service:

  16. If the winlogbeat service is not running, start the service using a PowerShell command.

Benefits:

  • Automation: Eliminates the need for manual checks and service management on each Windows server.
  • Efficiency: Streamlines the process of monitoring and managing installed applications and services.
  • Proactive Maintenance: Ensures that essential services like winlogbeat are running as required.
  • Scalability: Can be scaled to handle a large number of Windows server assets efficiently.

By implementing this automation, organizations can enhance their monitoring and management capabilities for Windows server assets, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.