The BigFix Scanner Team is proud to announce the new version of the BigFix Scanner.
Published site:
BigFix Scanner version 14
Features:
Key features in this update:
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Technical equivalent to IBM Common Inventory Technology component v9.2.44
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New BigFix Scanner Browser Extension to support BigFix AI Management in BigFix Inventory
- Support for Windows and Google Chrome web browser
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Service component enhancements:
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Process Monitor for Windows and macOS for applications monitored by BigFix DEX
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Optional dedicated executable for Windows to collect responsiveness metrics
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Dedicated library on macOS to collect connectivity metrics
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Support for application configuration update at runtime
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Event Monitor on Windows and macOS to support BigFix DEX - boot, logon and reliability events collected
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Browser Monitor for BigFix Scanner Browser Extension on Windows
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Hardware Inventory and Capacity scans data on macOS for BigFix Inventory
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Device Monitor data retention set to 14 days
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Support for new systems
- WSCAN component support for Debian 13 (x86-64)
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Security enhancements
- Selected components updated
To view the details related to the preview feature and scanner defects that were fixed in this update, refer to the release notes https://support.bigfix.com/scanner/BigFix-Scanner-11.0.44.0-ReleaseNotes.pdf
For more information about the supported systems, refer to the BigFix Scanner documentation Supported operating systems
The BigFix team published a set of articles explaining the change related to the new Scanner site, scanner naming, versioning, common and product specific fixlets. For details refer to the BigFix Scanner documentation.
Actions needed:
Run the Install or Upgrade scanner Fixlet from the BigFix Scanner site to install or upgrade both Service and Wscan components.
Deploying default BigFix Scanner means installation of additional Windows service. Please consult and agree within wider IT teams rollout of this across the environment. Some systems might monitor introducing new service on Windows endpoints and trigger alerts.
Run the Install or Upgrade Scanner - Wscan Only Fixlet in case you would like to install or upgrade the Wscan component.
The complete upgrade procedure and post-upgrade steps are available in the product documentation:
Upgrading the scanner .
For more information about how to install, maintain, and use the BigFix Scanner, refer to
BigFix Scanner .
The BigFix Scanner Team