[BESAdmin-Announcements] BigFix Inventory: Application Update 10.0.8.0 published 2022-03-29

[Announcements for BES Administrators]

BigFix Inventory Team is proud to announce the new version of BigFix Inventory. 

 

Product: 
BigFix Inventory application update 10.0.8.0



Published site version: 

BigFix Inventory v10 - version 151



Features: 

BigFix Inventory delivers increased value and demonstrates HCL’s commitment towards HCL and IBM customers.



There are seven key features in HCL BigFix Inventory 10.0.8.0:



  *   Enhanced support for software discovery in containers

Added discovery of software in optimized Docker container images. In addition, new cluster technologies verified for Kubernetes API compatibility.



  *   Support for new platforms and systems including

o   Fujitsu Cloud IaaS Instance - FJcloud-O

o   Windows 11 Pro, Pro for Workstation and Enterprise edition

o   Windows Server 2022 Standard and Datacenter edition

o   AIX 7.3 support with disconnected scanner



  *   Software Catalog version 10.0.8.0 

Added capability to discover 400+ software versions for software titles and publishers, such as Adobe, AutoDesk, BMC Software, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, JetBrains, Microfocus, Microsoft, Red Hat and many more.



  *   Improved performance

o   Scanner with cache optimization enabled

o   Optimized user interface response time



  *   Technical equivalence to IBM License Metric Tool 9.2.26

Note: As usual, the new version is still under certification process by IBM on the release date. To view the status of IBM validated releases refer to:

http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage/SubCapacity/BFI_and_HCL_FAQ.pdf



  *   Security enhancements

o   IBM Java Runtime updated to version 8.0.7.0

o   IBM WebSphere Liberty updated to version 22.0.0.2

o   number of other libraries updated



  *   [Optional] Software Data Harvesting Tool for customers participating in catalog enhancement program



Additionally, new customization options, support functions and configuration procedures are available.

To view the complete list of new features and defects that were fixed in this application update, refer to the following link: https://support.bigfix.com/bfi/BigFix-Inventory-10.0.8.0-ReleaseNotes.pdf



For more information about discovery capabilities, refer to Catalog Release Notes: https://software.bigfix.com/download/tema/catalog/BFI_catalog_release_notes.pdf

To view the complete catalog content, use the Software Components report in BigFix Inventory.



For status of IBM validated releases, see http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage/SubCapacity/BFI_and_HCL_FAQ.pdf



Actions needed: 
To upgrade the BigFix Inventory server to application update 10.0.8.0, run the Upgrade to the latest version of BigFix Inventory fixlet from the BigFix console.

To upgrade the BigFix Inventory scanner, run the Install or Upgrade scanner fixlet from the BigFix console.

To apply new discovery capability, run the Software Catalog Update fixlet from the BigFix console and then wait for the next data import.



Update the following fixlets:

·        Initiate Software Scan

·        Initiate Software Scan on Shared Disks

·        Upload Software Scan Results

To ensure that Cache optimization is a preferred method for the Software Scan.



For more information about how to install, maintain, and use BigFix Inventory application, refer to the user documentation: https://help.hcltechsw.com/bigfix/10.0/inventory/welcome/BigFix_Inventory_welcome.html

 

We hope you find this latest release of BigFix Inventory content useful and effective. 

 

Thank you! 

– The BigFix Inventory Team
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