How to create a custom service to monitor the Windows 10 build versions within N-able N-central

Last Modified

Mon Mar 23 00:54 GMT 2020

Description

  • How to create a custom service to monitor the Windows 10 build versions within N-able N-central
  • Looking to create a custom amp based service to monitor Windows build versions

Environment

  • N-able N-central

Solution

  1. Create an Automation Policy with a Powershell Script module with the following line of Powershell code:
    • $PSBuild = $psversiontable.PSVersion.Build
  2. Give the Automation Policy the following Output Parameter:
    • Name: "PSBuild"
    • Display: "PSBuild"
    • Type: number
  3. Save the Automation Policy
  4. Import into N-able N-central by selecting Configuration > Scheduled Tasks > Script/Software Repository
  5. Navigate to Administration > Service Management > Custom Services
  6. Select Add > Service > Automation Manager Policy
  7. Complete setting up the service with the desired name and schedule
  8. Configure the thresholds using the long build number from this reference guide:
  • NOTE: These thresholds will need updating annually/bi-annually to suit the Windows 10 builds as they become obsolete