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Unlocking Seamless Management with DEEM and Workspace ONE

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In today’s dynamic work landscape, the integration of cutting-edge technologies isn’t just advantageous; it’s a necessity. As businesses strive for enhanced efficiency, productivity, and security, the collaboration between DEEM and Workspace ONE emerges as a transformative force, reshaping the realm of digital management.

What is DEEM?

Digital Employee Experience Management (DEEM) is a strategic approach that centers on optimizing digital experiences within an organization. It delves into understanding how employees interact with digital tools, aiming to enhance these interactions for improved productivity, engagement, and overall satisfaction.

The Power of Workspace ONE

On the other hand, Workspace ONE, a robust digital workspace platform, stands as a cornerstone in modern IT solutions. It orchestrates seamless management of devices, applications, and data, fostering a cohesive and secure digital environment.

Integration of DEEM with Workspace ONE

The amalgamation of DEEM principles with Workspace ONE signifies a paradigm shift in digital management. This integration facilitates a holistic view of the employee experience, aligning digital capabilities with user needs and expectations.

Key Benefits of DEEM and Workspace ONE Integration:

  1. Enhanced Employee Productivity: The synergy between DEEM and Workspace ONE ensures that the digital environment is optimized for efficiency. By understanding user behavior and preferences, IT teams can tailor digital experiences, leading to increased productivity.
  2. Proactive Issue Resolution: DEEM’s monitoring capabilities, when integrated with Workspace ONE’s management suite, enable proactive identification and resolution of digital hurdles. Predictive analytics and insights empower IT teams to address potential issues before they impact productivity.
  3. Optimized Digital Workspaces: Workspace ONE’s ability to manage diverse digital assets complements DEEM’s focus on user experience. Through seamless device management, application delivery, and data security, organizations can curate personalized and productive digital workspaces.
  4. Agile IT Operations: The combined prowess of DEEM and Workspace ONE streamlines IT operations. Automation, simplified workflows, and centralized management empower IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives while ensuring a seamless digital experience for users.
  5. Data-Driven Decision-Making: DEEM’s data analytics, when integrated into Workspace ONE’s framework, provides valuable insights. These insights enable data-driven decision-making, ensuring continuous improvement in digital experiences and resource allocation.

Embracing the Future of Digital Management

As businesses navigate the complexities of modern digital landscapes, the fusion of DEEM and Workspace ONE emerges as a beacon of innovation. This integration transcends conventional management approaches, propelling organizations toward a future where digital experiences are not just optimized but also deeply aligned with user needs.

Final Thoughts

The synergy between DEEM and Workspace ONE is more than a mere collaboration; it’s a transformative force. It empowers organizations to harness the true potential of digital technologies while placing user experience at the forefront. As businesses strive for digital excellence, this integration stands as a testament to the evolution of digital management strategies.

Creating a Workspace ONE Sensor to Check Mac Warranty

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Creating a Workspace ONE Sensor to Check Mac Warranty

Managing your organization’s IT assets efficiently includes keeping track of warranty information for devices such as Mac computers. Workspace ONE, a comprehensive, unified endpoint management (UEM) solution by VMware, allows you to create custom sensors to monitor various aspects of your endpoints, including warranty status. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through creating a Workspace ONE sensor to check the warranty status of Mac devices.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:

  1. Workspace ONE UEM Console: Access to the Workspace ONE UEM console with the necessary permissions to create sensors.
  2. Mac Serial Number: The serial number of the Mac computer for which you want to check the warranty status.

Step 1: Log In to Workspace ONE UEM Console

  1. Log in to your Workspace ONE UEM console using your administrator credentials.

Step 2: Create a New Sensor

2.1. Navigate to “Devices & Users” > “Sensors” in the Workspace ONE UEM console.

2.2. Click on the “+Add” button to create a new sensor.

Add Sensor

Step 3: Configure the Sensor

3.1. Give your sensor a descriptive name, such as “Mac Warranty Check.”

3.2. In the “Sensor Type” field, select “Script.”

3.3. In the “Script” field, enter the following script (Python script to check Mac warranty):

#!/bin/bash

currentUser=$(stat -f%Su /dev/console)
ACEplist="/Users/$currentUser/Library/Application Support/com.apple.NewDeviceOutreach/Warranty.plist"
if [ -f "$ACEplist" ];  then
  endDate=$(/usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "Print :coverageEndDate" "$ACEplist")
  date=$(date -j -f %s $endDate +%F)
  echo "$date"
else
  echo "Not Found"
fi

Step 4: Assign the Sensor to Mac Devices

4.1. After saving the sensor, go to “Devices & Users” > “Device List View” in the Workspace ONE UEM console.

4.2. Select the Mac devices you want to assign the sensor to.

4.3. Click on “Actions” and choose “More Actions” > “Sensors.”

4.4. select the “Mac Warranty Check” sensor from the list of available sensors.

4.5. Click “Save” to assign the sensor to the selected Mac devices.

Assign Sensor

Step 5: View Warranty Status

Now that you’ve assigned the sensor to Mac devices, it will run according to the configured frequency. To view the warranty status:

5.1. Navigate to “Devices & Users” > “Device List View.”

5.2. Select a Mac device from the list.

5.3. go to the “Sensors” tab in the device details.

5.4. You will see the “Mac Warranty Check” sensor listed with its status.

The sensor will regularly check the warranty status of the assigned Mac devices and provide updates in the Workspace ONE UEM console.

By following these steps, you can efficiently monitor the warranty status of Mac devices within your organization using Workspace ONE. This proactive approach to device management helps ensure that devices are under warranty, reducing the risk of unexpected repair costs and downtime.

VMworld 2017

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This years VMworld was a change of pace for me. This year was not a typical release with more focus on security and partnerships then core applications maybe some of that is saved for Europe. I had a rocky start with a bout of food posing not fun. So i lost a day of Talking with vendors and some sessions I wanted to check out. Relays will have to do.

Had some interesting conversations around Workspace One and Sailpoint and the guys from both teams came over to whiteboard this is a welcome conversation vmware has become more open to working with partners then just trying to pitch more of their solutions.

Kobo / PKS / Kubernetes a Partnership that needs more clarity. Maybe its the system admin in me but I feel like there was to many ways to do this right now. And some of the projects are really cool but now info on cost or will it be free open source.

VMware AppDefense / Goldilocks

I been asking VMware for this type of app to be built in for some time. The more we can learn how the app talks and update we can get a good baseline. Can’t wait to see partners take advantage of some of the API

 

The last but my Favorite Announcement. SKYLINE

There has been apps on the market that did some of what CloudPhysics has been doing for some time. Bigdata for support. I hope this helps VMware Find and alerts on major bugs faster. The one thing it wont do till the next update is driver support. Vendors and VMware have allways need a way to tell you what version you should be on. This will hope fully be the answer very soon.

Thanks for sticking around.

PowerCli on OSX

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Step 1 – Download and Install .NET Core for Mac OS X from here

https://www.microsoft.com/net/core#macos

  1. brew update
  2. brew install openssl
  3. ln -s /usr/local/opt/openssl/lib/libcrypto.1.0.0.dylib /usr/local/lib/
  4. ln -s /usr/local/opt/openssl/lib/libssl.1.0.0.dylib /usr/local/lib/

Step 2 – Download and Install PowerShell for Mac OS X using the instructions and packages this will also include the install of homebrew

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell

  1. Sudo installer -pkg powershell-6.0.0-alpha.10.pkg -target /

Step 3 – Perform the following steps to ensure you are using the latest OpenSSL and Curl:

  1. brew install openssl
  2. brew install curl –with-openssl
  3. sudo install_name_tool -change /usr/lib/libcurl.4.dylib /usr/local/opt/curl/lib/libcurl.4.dylib /usr/local/microsoft/powershell/6.0.0-alpha.10/System.Net.Http.Native.dylib
  4. sudo install_name_tool -add_rpath /usr/local/opt/openssl/lib /usr/local/microsoft/powershell/6.0.0-alpha.10/System.Security.Cryptography.Native.dylib

Step 4 – Create the following directory if it does not exists by running the following command:

  1. mkdir -p ~/.local/share/powershell/Modules

Step 5 – Extract the PowerCLI modules into the directory you created above by running the following command:

  1. Copy the unzip files to ~/.local/share/powershell/Modules
  2. unzip PowerCLI.ViCore.4523941.zip -d ~/.local/share/powershell/Modules
  3. unzip PowerCLI.Vds.4523941.zip -d ~/.local/share/powershell/Modules

Launch PowerShell

Step 1 – Open terminal

Step 2 – Start Powershell in the terminal by running the following command: powershell

Step 3 – Import the PowerCLI Modules into your PowerShell Session: Get-Module -ListAvailable PowerCLI* | Import-Module

Step 4 – Connect to your vCenter Server using

Connect-VIServer PS> Connect-VIServer -Server 192.168.1.51 -User administrator@vSphere.local -Password VMware1! Name Port User —- —- —- 192.168.1.51 443 VSPHERE.LOCAL\Administrator