Windows Offline

Documentation of Windows systems that were not accessible during inventory, based on AD data.

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Windows Offline Systems in the “Systems” Segment

The Windows Offline Systems type in the “Systems” segment of Docusnap365 is designed to document systems that are not directly accessible during inventory. Since these systems cannot be actively scanned, available information from Active Directory is used to ensure a transparent and comprehensive overview.

Documented Information for Windows Offline Systems

Despite the limited data source, Docusnap365 offers various categories to capture essential system details:

General Information

  • Overview
    Displays central system information such as domain membership, DNS hostname, and display name.
  • Journal
    Logs changes and relevant events.
  • Dependencies
    Visualizes relationships with other IT components in the Dependency Center.

Identity Information

  • Unique Object Properties
    Documents Active Directory object information such as Object GUID, SID, and SAM account name.
  • Service Principal Names (SPNs)
    Lists assigned SPNs to support services like Kerberos.

Account Security

  • Account Settings
    Information on password management, policy flags, and account expiration.
  • Login History
    Last and most frequent login times, as well as the number of logins.

System Information

  • Critical System Details
    Operating system version, supported encryption types, and other security-relevant details.

Change History

  • Replication Details
    Information about the latest changes and replication status within Active Directory.

Dependency Center: Relationships of Windows Offline Systems

The Dependency Center visualizes the connections between Windows Offline Systems and other IT components.

Key Connections:

  • Identity Provider
    Links the offline system to the corresponding Active Directory.

Documentation Goals

  • Transparency Despite Offline Status
    Ensures an overview of all relevant systems, even if they are currently inaccessible.
  • Compliance and Security
    Supports policy compliance through documentation derived from Active Directory.
  • Simplified Management and Troubleshooting
    Provides basic information to facilitate management and future inventory.