Hi All.
I have identified two functions that are still missing in PM Cloud, and the available APIs force you into workarounds to accomplish some of these tasks.
- Moving a list of computer hostnames into a specific group.
Overcoming two API hurdles: partial name matching, and the requirement to fetch computer IDs before using the CSV import option—since it does not support hostnames directly. 😖
When you need to move computers between groups, doing it manually becomes a tedious process.
- In the classic Policy Editor MMC Snap-in, we had the advantage of browsing for a file and automatically pulling in its metadata. This capability has not yet been added to PM Cloud either.
How have you resolved these options and are there any functions that you see missing in addition?
I addressed these gaps, by creating a WebApp that handles both challenges, plus an application scanner for bulk rule uploads.
Move Computers to Group allows me to upload a CSV file containing a hostname column with hostnames listed below it. The app handles everything else automatically.
My App Scanner lets me scan a software repository, local folders, and similar sources to collect all the criteria needed to secure your applications. It generates a CSV file that I can then inject into a policy and assign to a specific application group using my new WebApp.
The App Scanner is also useful for other EPM vendors, as it seems like a generic issue with one file at a time for Cy@#$%@# and De#@^% also.
