XIA Configuration 16.1 has been released with the following new functionality: IIS Server Documentation More settings are now included in the IIS documentation automatically produced by XIA Configuration. Compare IIS servers Compare IIS configuration of two servers  including sites, applications or the entire IIS server. IIS Reporting Perform your IIS reporting using XIA Configuration with additional built-in reports. Download the free trial today >

XIA Configuration 16.0 was released earlier this year with the following new functionality: Microsoft Entra ID Support for documenting Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). Azure Scanning and documenting Azure no longer requires the Az cmdlets. Multifactor Authentication The ability to scan Microsoft online services such as Azure, Microsoft Entra and Exchange Online using multifactor authentication with a new Microsoft Online Agent UI tool. Service Principal Creation The ability to automatically create a service principal to scan Azure, Microsoft Entra and Exchange Online. Try XIA Configuration for free today >

CENTREL Solutions has recently released XIA Configuration v15.1.  This release includes the ability to scan, audit and document detailed GPO settings. This functionality enables the software to act as a powerful GPO Comparision Tool allowing you to compare detailed GPO settings: A free trial of XIA Configuration is available: Free XIA Configuration Trial >

Cancer Research And Biostatistics have been using the IT documentation software XIA Configuration and have recently shared a testimonial. The testimonial from Patrick describes how CRAB had an urgent need to monitor IT configuration changes including audit and documentation.  CENTREL Solutions got them up and running quickly with XIA Configuration.  Patrick goes on to say "Their software is mature, sophisticated and remarkably flexible... XIA Configuration is the answer!". Read the full testimonial here:  https://www.centrel-solutions.com/company/testimonial.aspx?directory=government&testimonial=government-and-healthcare-crab

CENTREL Solutions has released version 14.2 of their IT documentation tool XIA Configuration. This release includes the following functionality: - Microsoft DHCP audit and documentation tool . Improved support for Microsoft DHCP including IPv6 leases, policies, filters and multicast scopes. - The ability to compare Microsoft DHCP IPv4 and IPv6 scopes. - A new report showing your SSL and TLS to help audit Windows server security . - Improved support for scanning and documenting VMware systems . Download XIA Configuration v14.2 here > Request a free 30-day trial here >

The CIS benchmark includes security best practices designed to harden the security of your Windows servers and workstations. The software XIA Configuration includes its own security benchmark with over 340 tests based on best practices directly from Microsoft. The security configuration of your servers is automatically scanned by the software. The reporting feature enables you to quickly audit the security across all your servers at once and immediately expose any non-compliance. The benchmark can be customised to meet your specific organization security policies. Find out more about the Windows server security benchmark compliance tool . A free 30 day XIA Configuration trial is available .

CENTREL Solutions has recently released a new version of their automated IT documentation tool XIA Configuration. Version 14.0 of XIA Configuration includes the following new functionality: A completely rewritten Azure agent for scanning and documenting Microsoft Azure Support for vSphere 7.0 when scanning and documenting VMware vCenter and ESXi New reports including a  Windows Machine Microsoft Defender Summary and a Windows Machine Time Zones Summary to help you perform a Windows server security audit A revamped XIA Configuration Client user interface with a more modern look and feel You can try all this functionality for free by requesting a free XIA Configuration trial >

If you're looking to audit and document your Microsoft DNS and Windows remote settings then download the latest release of XIA Configuration which includes the following new functionality: Improved support for Microsoft DNS XIA Configuration's DNS support has been updated and now includes the ability to audit and document your DNS security settings . Updated Windows remote settings XIA Configuration can now document additional remote settings in Windows machines . Audit your Windows machine security XIA Configuration's Windows security compliance benchmark has also been updated and now includes the checking of WinRM and remote settings . Find out more about XIA Configuration > Download a free 30-day trial >

If you're looking to document SQL Server 2019 or Azure SQL then download the latest release of XIA Configuration which includes the following new functionality: SQL Server 2019 and Azure SQL XIA Configuration now supports the scanning and documenting of SQL Server 2019 and Azure SQL . Backup Exec Support for scanning and documenting Backup Exec 20.x and 21 has been added to XIA Configuration. Dynamic Scans from CSV or SQL You can now search a CSV file or SQL database for items to scan and add to XIA Configuration. Find out more about XIA Configuration Download a free 30-day trial

The VMware reporting tool XIA Configuration helps you keep track of VMware system settings across all your environments. Reports can be executed to retrieve data from hosts, virtual machines, hardware, network settings, security, and more. The following VMware reports are included with XIA Configuration: VMware Cluster Summary VMware Datastores Summary VMware Distributed Switch Summary VMware Host to Physical Host Item Mappings VMware Hosts Detailed Summary VMware Hosts Firewall Rules Summary VMware Hosts NTP Settings Summary VMware Hosts Security Summary VMware Hosts Service Summary VMware Hosts Summary VMware Security Roles VMware Virtual Machine Detailed Summary VMware Virtual Machine Hard Drive Summary VMware Virtual Machine Hardware Summary VMware Virtual Machine Network Adapter Summary VMware Virtual Machine Summary Reports can also be customised to meet your specific requirements by modifying the SQL code directly. Download Free 30-Day Trial ...

In my previous post, I discussed using XIA Configuration to automatically generate server documentation which can be used as a template or as an example to help get you started when tasked with documenting your Windows servers. The same can be done for VMware systems on your vSphere and vCenter environments to produce a VMware documentation template or example . Below is an example output: Download Free 30-Day Trial > Learn more >

If you've been tasked with documenting your Windows servers, instead of starting from scratch, you can use a server documentation template or example to get you started. The server documentation tool XIA Configuration includes the capability to automatically generate PDF documents for your Windows machines which can be used as a template. Below is an example output: Download Free 30-Day Trial > Learn more >

The Windows server reporting tool XIA Configuration helps you keep track of Windows machine settings across all your environments. Reports can be run against software, hardware, networking and security allowing you to check all aspects of both your Windows server and workstation configuration. XIA Configuration also includes built-in compliance reports so you can check your servers follow best practices and security standards. The following Windows reports are included with XIA Configuration: Windows Machine Reports .NET Framework Detailed Summary .NET Framework Summary All Windows Desktops All Windows Laptops Documented File Detailed Summary Documented File Summary Environment Variables Internet Explorer Report Local Administrator Accounts Local Administrators Group Membership Local Group Membership Report Management Controller Report Manufacturer Breakdown Model Breakdown Operating System Report (Windows Machine) Scheduled Task Summary Report Serve...

Version 11 of the network documentation tool XIA Configuration has been released and includes the following new features: Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2019 is now officially supported and can be scanned and documented. Learn more > Exchange Server 2019 Exchange Server 2019 is also now officially supported. Learn more > Report Scheduling A new scheduling feature has been added which allows the execution of both reports and report binders to be scheduled.  The output can be targeted at the file system or via email allowing, for example, summary reports to be emailed to system administrators on a weekly basis. Learn more > Scan Scheduling Scans performed by the XIA Configuration Client can now be scheduled to run once, daily, weekly or monthly. Active Directory Additional Active Directory attributes can now be scanned for users, groups and computers. Learn more > SMTP The SMTP settings have been updated to allow the use of...

The latest release of XIA Configuration supports the scanning and documentation of Exchange Server 2019.  Settings such as compliance management, mail flow, mobile, organization, permissions, protection, public folders, server configuration and unified messaging are collected: Features such as creating professional PDFs with bespoke branding, comparing items, tracking changes and more are available on Exchange Server 2019 items. Find out more about the Exchange capability > See what else is new in XIA Configuration 11 >

The latest release of XIA Configuration includes the ability to scan and document Windows Server 2019.  All the usual settings are collected across hardware, networking, security and software: You can also use features such as PDF output to create documentation with a professional look and feel, change tracking, item comparison and more on Windows Server 2019 items. Find out more about the Windows Server capability > See what else is new in XIA Configuration 11 >

The  Windows server inventory tool  XIA Configuration automatically creates an inventory of all the systems on a network including Microsoft Windows servers and workstations, Unix machines, AD, Exchange, VMware and Hyper-V hosts and virtual machines, and more. Inventory information is viewed through an intuitive web interface: It can also be exported into professional PDF reports to share with others: Download Free 30-Day Trial > Learn more >

Use the  Windows server documentation tool  XIA Configuration to automatically document your physical and virtualised Windows servers and workstations. Below is a screenshot of the XIA Configuration web interface showing operating system information for a Windows Server 2019 machine: You can also use the software to detect changes to a server's networking or services, expose incorrectly configured servers or security vulnerabilities and streamline troubleshooting. View an example Windows Server document > Learn more about XIA Configuration >

A quick and easy way to check the SSL certificate expiration date in Windows across all your environments at once is to use the network documentation tool XIA Configuration. Once installed, the XIA Configuration Client scans the Windows Machines on a network.  It retrieves detailed information about how these machines have been configured including certificates and certificate expiry dates. Certificate expiration dates can then be checked in the XIA Configuration Server web interface in a couple of different ways: 1. Windows Machine Properties Open a Windows Machine item then navigate to Security > Machine Certificates to check the Expiry Date of each certificate individually. 2. SSL Certificate Report Run the SSL Certificate Report to check the Expiry Date and Days Until Expiry across all the Windows Machines across all your environments at once. You can sort the data so that certificates closest to expiring are shown at the top. Video Watch a video des...

Save time and effort by using XIA Configuration to automatically create detailed, technical documentation including version history, comparison, reporting and inventory discovery. Find out more in this demonstration video: