Fetch Review: Simplifying Windows Application Management
Hi there folks!
After spending some time with Fetch, I’m excited to share my review of this innovative tool that addresses one of the biggest challenges in Windows Desktop management—Application Management.
The Challenge of Application Management
Workspace ONE Administrators know how complex and time-consuming it can be to make applications available on managed devices. Traditionally, the process involves manually downloading installers, preparing binaries, and creating detailed application entries within Workspace ONE UEM. This often leads to delays and inconsistencies in deployments.
What is Fetch?
Fetch is a Windows application designed to streamline and automate the deployment of native Windows applications within Workspace ONE. By automating the process of downloading installers, uploading binaries, and creating Native Windows Application entries complete with all required metadata, Fetch drastically reduces the manual workload and potential for errors.
With a robust database boasting over 7,000+ unique applications and a staggering 62,000+ application versions, Fetch offers an extensive resource that simplifies the deployment process.
Below is a snapshot of the tool in action:
Key Workflows Offered by Fetch
Fetch enhances the application management process with four main workflows:
1. Application Search and Creation:
• Simply search for an application by name and automatically generate its corresponding Native App entry in Workspace ONE UEM.
2. Software Asset Management Integration:
• Upload a Software Asset Management or Application Report (like the Installed Apps report from Workspace ONE Intelligence, Software Deployment Report from SCCM, or a Powershell report of network devices). Fetch checks its extensive database for matching applications, then assists in creating the corresponding Native App in UEM.
3. Application Version Management:
• Interrogate your current Workspace ONE UEM environment to discover if updated versions of applications are available. Fetch then enables you to upload and create the updated application version seamlessly.
4. Manifest-Based Deployment:
• Upload a manifest (template) containing details of your organization’s existing Native Windows Applications along with your installer files. Fill in the necessary metadata, and Fetch processes the manifest to upload the installers and create the apps in UEM accordingly.
The Verdict
As a reviewer, I found that Fetch effectively addresses many of the hurdles traditionally faced by Workspace ONE Administrators. Its automation of repetitive tasks not only saves time but also reduces the likelihood of manual errors, ensuring that application deployments are both consistent and efficient. The extensive database is a clear highlight, providing a strong foundation that supports a wide array of applications and versions.
If you’re looking for a tool that simplifies and accelerates Windows application management, I highly recommend giving Fetch a try. For more detailed instructions and to download the tool, check out the documentation and download Fetch.
Happy managing!
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