What should be configured on the MID Server for effective Windows device discovery?

For effective Windows device discovery using a MID Server in ServiceNow, configuring PowerShell with the correct version and permissions is essential.

Windows discovery relies heavily on PowerShell for executing various commands and scripts needed to gather data from Windows devices. Configuring PowerShell correctly ensures that the MID Server can communicate with Windows machines effectively and collect necessary information about their configurations, installed software, and running services. This includes setting appropriate permissions so that the MID Server has the rights to execute the commands remotely, which is crucial for retrieving accurate and comprehensive discovery data.

Other possible configurations, while important in some contexts, do not directly contribute to the specific requirements for Windows device discovery as PowerShell does. Having the right version of PowerShell installed is also significant, as certain functionalities and cmdlets may depend on the version in use. Therefore, enabling and properly configuring PowerShell on the MID Server is a key requirement for successful Windows device discovery in a ServiceNow environment.