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# Windows OS compliance

Monitor and manage your different versions of Windows operating systems to ensure they remain stable, compliant, and performant.

## Problem <a href="#operatingsystems-stability-security-andcompliance-problem" id="operatingsystems-stability-security-andcompliance-problem"></a>

Managing multiple Windows versions across an IT landscape is extremely challenging, requiring constant OS updates, device migrations, and system patches across thousands of devices. While endpoint management tools (Intune, SCCM, etc.) can help, they are still prone to 'blind spots' caused by faulty agents that prevent devices from receiving critical updates or patches, leading to performance and compatibility issues, as well as compromising a device's security.

Service desk teams are left with too many compliance-related tickets to resolve, while security teams are left blind to potential security threats.

## Solution <a href="#operatingsystems-stability-security-andcompliance-solution" id="operatingsystems-stability-security-andcompliance-solution"></a>

Get a real-time, all-in-one view of the overall compliance state of your Windows OS landscape. Cross-check the compatibility, stability, and versioning of OS patches and updates across different manufacturers to identify any devices at risk before they can become a problem for your employees and your organization.

## Benefits and outcome

* Detailed dashboards to monitor the performance, stability, and compliance of your Windows landscape.
* Real-time visibility into endpoint security applications and OS versioning status.
* Dynamic filters to segment data across location, platform, and OS version.
* DEX scores to identify and drill down into the source of application or hardware issues.
* Monitoring of OS versioning compliance and presence of security applications.

## Get started **with Windows OS compliance** <a href="#operatingsystems-stability-security-andcompliance-getstarted" id="operatingsystems-stability-security-andcompliance-getstarted"></a>

Configure and start using your packs by following these links:

* [Configuration guide: Windows OS compliance](/platform/library-packs/operating-systems/operating-systems-stability-security-and-compliance/operating-systems-stability-security-and-compliance-configuration-guide.md) for standard users.
* [Usage guide: Windows OS compliance](/platform/library-packs/operating-systems/operating-systems-stability-security-and-compliance/operating-systems-stability-security-and-compliance-usage-guide.md) only accessible to users with an [administrator](/platform/user-guide/administration/account-management/roles.md#roles-administration) role.


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