Windows 11 Compatibility Checker

Windows 11 Compatibility Checker report lists all devices and checks whether they are ready to run Windows 11.
Introduction: Why Windows 11 Readiness Is Crucial With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, IT departments around the globe are gearing up for one of the most significant migrations in recent years. Transitioning to Windows 11 isn’t just a matter of software—it introduces stricter hardware requirements that have never before been enforced at this[...]
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Detecting Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) with JDisc Discovery!

Detecting Windows 10 Extended Security Updates With JDisc Discovery
  • By: Thomas Frietsch
  • Date: Dec 05, 2025
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As Windows 10 approaches the end of its official support lifecycle, many organizations face a critical decision: Upgrade to Windows 11 or opt for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU). With so many businesses still relying on Windows 10 due to application compatibility, hardware limitations, or logistical challenges, the ESU program is becoming an essential[...]
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LOG4J – Linux & Windows Script to identify log4j Vulnerability

Dear JDisc friends, find the German translation from our long-term partner i-doit: https://www.i-doit.com/en/blog/jdisc-and-i-doit-it-service-management-with-discovery-and-cmdb/ I think everyone is busy figuring out if any applications are affected by the log4j security issue. While this may be easy for commercial applications, the vulnerability can be difficult to find for custom applications that are hosted in your data centers.[...]
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Too many open Windows Error – Split Windows!

Dear JDisc friends, have you also been confused annoyed by all the different report windows, when working with JDisc Discovery? JDisc Discovery opens a new Window whenever you navigate from one report to another. This can be pretty confusing since you end up easily with more than ten Windows open. In order to simplify usage,[...]
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BIOS Windows OEM Key

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Dear JDisc friends, in order to simplify the Windows installation process, most hardware vendors provide the OEM license key within the computer’s BIOS. We have enhanced our device discovery in order to retrieve the stored license key. We store the license key attached to the BIOS firmware object. The license key is also available within[...]
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16 years of partnership: JDisc Discovery and EcholoN

  • By: Stefan Wojacek
  • Date: Aug 20, 2025
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Our long-standing collaboration with EcholoN For 16 years now, we at JDisc have been working closely with our partner EcholoN. But what’s the deal with this solution? EcholoN is a software platform for IT service management (ITSM) developed in northern Germany that supports companies in the structured management of their IT services and assets. A[...]
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Microsoft LAPS and Its Impact on Automated Network Discovery Solutions

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Introduction to Microsoft LAPS Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) is a Microsoft tool designed to enhance security by managing local administrator passwords on domain-joined computers. LAPS provides a way to automatically generate unique, complex passwords for the local administrator account on each managed device and securely store them in a centralized location. IT administrators can[...]
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SWIDTAG Files – Boon or Burden for Software License Management?

Collecting SWIDTAG files with JDisc Discovery
Introduction: What Are SWIDTAG Files and Why Do They Matter? Software Identification (SWID) tags, or SWIDTAG files, are XML-based metadata files defined by ISO/IEC 19770-2. These files are created by software vendors and typically installed alongside software products. Each SWIDTAG provides precise information about the software title, its version, edition, release date, manufacturer, and sometimes[...]
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