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Snow Inventory Script Repository 3

Here you can find the release notes for Snow Inventory Script Repository 3. You can find the old release notes on the Snow Globe.

3.2.0 latest​

Release date: 2024-05-29

Compatible Versions​

Snow Inventory Server
version 5 or later

Information​

The Snow Inventory Script Repository (SISR) is a set of scripts that enhances the data gathered by Snow Inventory agents. Currently, SISR is only applicable to the Windows agent. All the PowerShell scripts contained in the script repository are digitally signed by Snow to prevent malicious modification or execution.

The following five PowerShell scripts are always included by default when you request MSI packages from Snow Support:

  • Adobe Acrobat Edition 2.1.0
    The scan-AdobeAcrobatReg.ps1 script gathers additional details for Adobe Acrobat DC Subscriptions.
  • Autodesk products information 4.1.0
    The scan-autodesk.ps1 script gathers details from the registry and Autodesk licensing files in the file system regarding installed Autodesk products, to determine if a network license is needed, for example.
  • Microsoft Office products information 2.1.0
    The scan-msinfo.ps1 script gathers data for Office 2019, Office365, and MSDN installed applications.
  • Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 2.0.0
    The scan-microsoft-SQLServer.ps1 script scans for SQL Server related information, such as version, edition, instance name, and if the instance is running or stopped.
  • Toad database developer products 3.0.0
    The scan-toad.ps1 script scans for Toad Database Developer products (from Quest Software) and includes them in the scan result.

Please note that if you request the Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner option, your MSI package will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 2.1.0
    The Scan-SIOMSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner.

And if you request the Snow Inventory Java Scanner option, your MSI will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 2.1.0
    The Scan-SIJSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Java Scanner.

And if you request the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner option, your MSI will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 2.1.0
    The Scan-SIOHWSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner.

And if you request the Windows update details for Snow Risk Monitor, your MSI will also include:

  • Windows update details for Snow Risk Monitor 1.0.0
    The scan-windowsriskmonitor.ps1 script queries additional details about installed Windows updates for Snow Risk Monitor.

The following PowerShell scripts are DEPRECATED versions and only delivered to support Snow Inventory Agents for Windows prior to Version 7. With Version 7 of the Snow Inventory Agent for Windows, encrypted Scripts are not supported anymore.

  • scan-AdobeAcrobatReg.snow-ps1 Adobe Acrobat Edition 1.2.0
  • scan-autodesk.snow-ps1 Autodesk products information 3.1.0
  • scan-msinfo.snow-ps1 Microsoft Office products information 1.4.0
  • scan-microsoft-SQLServer.snow-ps1 Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 1.4.0
  • scan-toad.snow-ps1 Toad database developer products 2.0.2
  • Scan-SIOMSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 1.4.0
  • Scan-SIJSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 1.1.0
  • Scan-SIOHWSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 1.1.0

The scripts will be removed soon. If you require encrypted scripts for Agents prior to version 7, you need to apply custom encryption.

Changes​

No changes

Added​

No changes

Updated​

Adobe Acrobat Edition 2.1.0

  • File encoding changed to UTF-8-BOM to prevent HashMismatch errors.

Autodesk products information 4.1.0

  • File encoding changed to UTF-8-BOM to prevent HashMismatch errors.

Microsoft Office products information 2.1.0

  • File encoding changed to UTF-8-BOM to prevent HashMismatch errors.

Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 2.1.0

  • Signature validation for Java executables.
  • Duration and status of the script execution are now reported as CustomRegKey.
  • File encoding changed to UTF-8-BOM to prevent HashMismatch errors.

Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 2.1.0

  • Signature validation for Java executables.
  • Duration and status of the script execution are now reported as CustomRegKey.
  • File encoding changed to UTF-8-BOM to prevent HashMismatch errors.

Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 2.1.0

  • Signature validation for Java executables.
  • Duration and status of the script execution are now reported as CustomRegKey.
  • File encoding changed to UTF-8-BOM to prevent HashMismatch errors.

Removed​

No changes

Distribution​

As of this release (version 3.2.0), SISR scripts will be distributed using Snow Update Service for all customers on Inventory Server release 5.0 and above. All PowerShell scripts are included by default, or when meeting the requirements, when requesting the latest Snow Inventory agent for Windows MSI packages from Snow Support.

Troubleshooting​

All the scripts mentioned here are developed and maintained by Snow. Please contact Snow Support if you encounter any problems with the scripts.

3.1.0​

Release date: 2024-03-27

Compatible Versions​

Snow Inventory Server
version 5 or later

Information​

The Snow Inventory Script Repository (SISR) is a set of scripts that enhances the data gathered by Snow Inventory agents. Currently, SISR is only applicable to the Windows agent. All the PowerShell scripts contained in the script repository are digitally signed by Snow to prevent malicious modification or execution.

The following five PowerShell scripts are always included by default when you request MSI packages from Snow Support:

  • Adobe Acrobat Edition 2.0.0
    The scan-AdobeAcrobatReg.ps1 script gathers additional details for Adobe Acrobat DC Subscriptions.
  • Autodesk products information 4.0.0
    The scan-autodesk.ps1 script gathers details from the registry and Autodesk licensing files in the file system regarding installed Autodesk products, to determine if a network license is needed, for example.
  • Microsoft Office products information 2.0.0
    The scan-msinfo.ps1 script gathers data for Office 2019, Office365, and MSDN installed applications.
  • Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 2.0.0
    The scan-microsoft-SQLServer.ps1 script scans for SQL Server related information, such as version, edition, instance name, and if the instance is running or stopped.
  • Toad database developer products 3.0.0
    The scan-toad.ps1 script scans for Toad Database Developer products (from Quest Software) and includes them in the scan result.

Please note that if you request the Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner option, your MSI package will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIOMSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner.

And if you request the Snow Inventory Java Scanner option, your MSI will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIJSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Java Scanner.

And if you request the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner option, your MSI will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIOHWSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner.

And if you request the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner option, your MSI will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIOHWSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner.

And if you request the Windows update details for Snow Risk Monitor, your MSI will also include:

  • Windows update details for Snow Risk Monitor 1.0.0
    The scan-windowsriskmonitor.ps1 script queries additional details about installed Windows updates for Snow Risk Monitor.

The following PowerShell scripts are DEPRECATED versions and only delivered to support Snow Inventory Agents for Windows prior to Version 7. With Version 7 of the Snow Inventory Agent for Windows, encrypted Scripts are not supported anymore.

  • scan-AdobeAcrobatReg.snow-ps1 Adobe Acrobat Edition 1.2.0
  • scan-autodesk.snow-ps1 Autodesk products information 3.1.0
  • scan-msinfo.snow-ps1 Microsoft Office products information 1.4.0
  • scan-microsoft-SQLServer.snow-ps1 Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 1.4.0
  • scan-toad.snow-ps1 Toad database developer products 2.0.2
  • Scan-SIOMSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 1.4.0
  • Scan-SIJSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 1.1.0
  • Scan-SIOHWSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 1.1.0

The scripts will be removed soon. If you require encrypted scripts for Agents prior to version 7, you need to apply custom encryption.

Changes​

No changes

Added​

Windows update details for Snow Risk Monitor 1.0.0

  • Release notes:

Updated​

No changes

Removed​

No changes

Distribution​

As of this release (version 3.1.0), SISR scripts will be distributed using Snow Update Service for all customers on Inventory Server release 5.0 and above. All PowerShell scripts are included by default, or when meeting the requirements, when requesting the latest Snow Inventory agent for Windows MSI packages from Snow Support.

Troubleshooting​

All the scripts mentioned here are developed and maintained by Snow. Please contact Snow Support if you encounter any problems with the scripts.

3.0.1​

Release date: 2024-02-09

Compatible Versions​

Snow Inventory Server
version 5 or later

Information​

The Snow Inventory Script Repository (SISR) is a set of scripts that enhances the data gathered by Snow Inventory agents. Currently, SISR is only applicable to the Windows agent. All the PowerShell scripts contained in the script repository are digitally signed by Snow to prevent malicious modification or execution.

The following five PowerShell scripts are always included by default when you request MSI packages from Snow Support:

  • Adobe Acrobat Edition 2.0.0
    The scan-AdobeAcrobatReg.ps1 script gathers additional details for Adobe Acrobat DC Subscriptions.
  • Autodesk products information 4.0.0
    The scan-autodesk.ps1 script gathers details from the registry and Autodesk licensing files in the file system regarding installed Autodesk products, to determine if a network license is needed, for example.
  • Microsoft Office products information 2.0.0
    The scan-msinfo.ps1 script gathers data for Office 2019, Office365, and MSDN installed applications.
  • Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 2.0.0
    The scan-microsoft-SQLServer.ps1 script scans for SQL Server related information, such as version, edition, instance name, and if the instance is running or stopped.
  • Toad database developer products 3.0.0
    The scan-toad.ps1 script scans for Toad Database Developer products (from Quest Software) and includes them in the scan result.

Please note that if you request the Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner option, your MSI package will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIOMSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner.

And if you request the Snow Inventory Java Scanner option, your MSI will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIJSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Java Scanner.

And if you request the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner option, your MSI will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIOHWSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner.

The following PowerShell scripts are DEPRECATED versions and only delivered to support Snow Inventory Agents for Windows prior to Version 7. With Version 7 of the Snow Inventory Agent for Windows, encrypted Scripts are not supported anymore.

  • scan-AdobeAcrobatReg.snow-ps1 Adobe Acrobat Edition 1.2.0
  • scan-autodesk.snow-ps1 Autodesk products information 3.1.0
  • scan-msinfo.snow-ps1 Microsoft Office products information 1.4.0
  • scan-microsoft-SQLServer.snow-ps1 Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 1.4.0
  • scan-toad.snow-ps1 Toad database developer products 2.0.2
  • Scan-SIOMSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 1.4.0
  • Scan-SIJSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 1.1.0
  • Scan-SIOHWSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 1.1.0

The scripts will be removed soon. If you require encrypted scripts for Agents prior to version 7, you need to apply custom encryption.

Changes​

  • Fixed line endings: A faulty configuration changed the line endings of the .ps1 scripts, after they were signed. This has been fixed to prevent errors in Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7. The following release notes are unchanged from version 3.0.0.

Added​

No changes

Updated​

Adobe Acrobat edition 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Autodesk products information 4.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Microsoft Office products information 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Toad database developer products 3.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Removed​

No changes

Distribution​

As of this release (version 3.0.1), SISR scripts will be distributed using Snow Update Service for all customers on Inventory Server release 5.0 and above. All PowerShell scripts are included by default, or when meeting the requirements, when requesting the latest Snow Inventory agent for Windows MSI packages from Snow Support.

Troubleshooting​

All the scripts mentioned here are developed and maintained by Snow. Please contact Snow Support if you encounter any problems with the scripts.

3.0.0​

Release date: 2024-02-08

RETIRED: SISR 3.0.0 has been retired due to an issue whereby a faulty configuration changed line endings of the ps1 scripts, after they were signed. That issue is resolved in version 3.0.1, to prevent errors in Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7. Therefore, SISR 3.0.1 release will replace version 3.0.0.​

Compatible Versions

Snow Inventory Server
version 5 or later

Information​

The Snow Inventory Script Repository (SISR) is a set of scripts that enhances the data gathered by Snow Inventory agents. Currently, SISR is only applicable to the Windows agent. All the PowerShell scripts contained in the script repository are digitally signed by Snow to prevent malicious modification or execution.

The following five PowerShell scripts are always included by default when you request MSI packages from Snow Support:

  • Adobe Acrobat Edition 2.0.0
    The scan-AdobeAcrobatReg.ps1 script gathers additional details for Adobe Acrobat DC Subscriptions.
  • Autodesk products information 4.0.0
    The scan-autodesk.ps1 script gathers details from the registry and Autodesk licensing files in the file system regarding installed Autodesk products, to determine if a network license is needed, for example.
  • Microsoft Office products information 2.0.0
    The scan-msinfo.ps1 script gathers data for Office 2019, Office365, and MSDN installed applications.
  • Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 2.0.0
    The scan-microsoft-SQLServer.ps1 script scans for SQL Server related information, such as version, edition, instance name, and if the instance is running or stopped.
  • Toad database developer products 3.0.0
    The scan-toad.ps1 script scans for Toad Database Developer products (from Quest Software) and includes them in the scan result.

Please note that if you request the Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner option, your MSI package will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIOMSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner.

And if you request the Snow Inventory Java Scanner option, your MSI will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIJSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Java Scanner.

And if you request the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner option, your MSI will also include:

  • Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0
    The Scan-SIOHWSLauncher.ps1 finds Java installations and launches the Snow Inventory Hardware Scanner.

The following PowerShell scripts are DEPRECATED versions and only delivered to support Snow Inventory Agents for Windows prior to version 7. With version 7 of Snow Inventory Agent for Windows, encrypted scripts are not supported anymore.

  • scan-AdobeAcrobatReg.snow-ps1 Adobe Acrobat Edition 1.2.0
  • scan-autodesk.snow-ps1 Autodesk products information 3.1.0
  • scan-msinfo.snow-ps1 Microsoft Office products information 1.4.0
  • scan-microsoft-SQLServer.snow-ps1 Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 1.4.0
  • scan-toad.snow-ps1 Toad database developer products 2.0.2
  • Scan-SIOMSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 1.4.0
  • Scan-SIJSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 1.1.0
  • Scan-SIOHWSLauncher.snow-ps1 Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 1.1.0

The scripts will be removed soon. If you require encrypted scripts for agents prior to version 7, you need to apply custom encryption.

Changes​

Added​

No changes

Updated​

Adobe Acrobat edition 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Autodesk products information 4.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Microsoft Office products information 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Microsoft SQL Server editions and versions 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Toad database developer products 3.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Snow Inventory Oracle Middleware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Snow Inventory Java Scanner Launcher 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Snow Inventory Oracle Hardware Scanner Launcher 2.0.0

  • Snow Inventory Agent for Windows 7 support.
  • The script is now signed by Snow Software AB.

Removed​

No changes

Distribution​

As of this release (version 3.0.0), SISR scripts will be distributed using Snow Update Service for all customers on Inventory Server release 5.0 and above. All PowerShell scripts are included by default, or when meeting the requirements, when requesting the latest Snow Inventory agent for Windows MSI packages from Snow Support.

Troubleshooting​

All the scripts mentioned here are developed and maintained by Snow. Please contact Snow Support if you encounter any problems with the scripts.

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