Use active directory to scan for software on a remote system?

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Brian Henry - 31 Mar 2006 17:27 GMT

In programs like Hyena, you can use AD to view programs installed on
systems. How could I do something like this in .NET? I know there is a
directory control, but im not sure how to query AD to get the installed
software list on a remote system that is turned on. I posted this to .NET
groups and AD groups because it deals with both, and was not sure which one
I really would get a good answer from.

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Ken Tucker [MVP] - 31 Mar 2006 19:02 GMT

Hi,

You can use the wmi connect to the remote computer and list the
software installed.

List computers in active directory
http://www.vb-tips.com/default.aspx?ID=2b7d8d24-665f-43d4-9553-9c76953e41cf

Use the win32_product wmi class to list the installed softwar
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmisdk/wmi/win3
2_product.asp

Ken
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> In programs like Hyena, you can use AD to view programs installed on
> systems. How could I do something like this in .NET? I know there is a
> directory control, but im not sure how to query AD to get the installed
> software list on a remote system that is turned on. I posted this to .NET
> groups and AD groups because it deals with both, and was not sure which one
> I really would get a good answer from.

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Bill - 31 Mar 2006 22:11 GMT

I have not used this tool personally, but I've heard it's pretty good from
some of my colleagues. I'm spoiled, and I've always had SMS at my disposal.
;)

http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1D24563D-CAC9-4017-AF14
-8DD686A96540&displaylang=en

The tool is gpinventory, and my understanding is that itcan be used to
determine installed software on a system.

> Hi,
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>> one
>> I really would get a good answer from.

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