On-Demand Endpoint Identification
When IT knows which endpoint to target but cannot locate the machine physically, a technician can start a FindIT session from Basecamp. Scout then executes supported actions so the endpoint can identify itself.
Scout for Windows
Scout: Windows Endpoint Identification and Recovery Agent
Scout is the Windows endpoint component in FindIT. It helps IT teams make a selected endpoint identify itself through supported remote actions when the physical machine is unknown in a facility.
Operational Status Context
- Is the endpoint online?
- When was it last seen?
- What power state is it in?
Supported Scout Action Types
Audible Alerts
Use endpoint audio hardware where available to aid in physical discovery.
Visual and Display Signals
Use available screen and visual cue capabilities to help confirm physical endpoint identity.
Bluetooth Nearby Assist
Use Bluetooth-related discovery workflows with the FindIT mobile app where supported by endpoint hardware and policy.
Queued Recovery
If the endpoint is offline, Scout can execute queued recovery actions on the next successful check-in.
Works with Endpoint Reality
Endpoint capabilities vary by hardware model, policy, and runtime state. Scout is designed to use available capabilities at the time of recovery rather than assuming every machine supports every action.
Read: How to Physically Locate a Windows Computer in a Large Facility
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