Skip to content
Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Device health page

The health of a device includes critical device specifics like type, name, OS, model, location, and CPU. Additionally, it includes metrics like device and battery health, events from the last 24 hours, OS details, pending updates, incident, and alert specifics.

Device health — Overview

Monitoring and managing the following aspects promotes optimal device performance and enables timely resolution of any issues.

FieldDescription
Device info
TypeCategory of the device, such as laptop or desktop computer.
NameUnique name of the device.
Model IDUnique identifier assigned to a specific model of a device for internal tracking, system recognition, or management purposes.
Operating systemOS that manages and controls the device hardware and enables the execution of applications, such as Windows or macOS.
OS versionCurrent operating system version of the device, essential for compatibility, security, and verifying optimal performance.
RAMRAM capacity of the device.
Location

Physical place where the device is located, indicating its position or network address.Note: To identify and determine the number of impacted devices based on the location, define a custom logic. The available options to determine the location of the device are:

  • Consider the device assigned to location or logged-in user location (sn_dex.location_determination).
  • Consider the default gateway (router) IP of the device to determine whether it’s connected from office location or connected remotely (sn_dex.remote_location_config).
CPU processor IDUnique identifier assigned to a specific CPU processor.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Computer details
This tab appears on Windows machines only.
Computer Asset DetailsName of the device.
Computer Asset TagUnique identifier for tracking and asset management
Computer DNS/FQDNFully Qualified Domain Name for network identification.
Computer domainIdentifies the network domain to which the computer belongs.
UUID Serial NumberGlobally unique ID assigned to the system by the manufacturer for identification.
BIOS Serial NumberUnique identifier assigned to system firmware for tracking and support.
System Serial NumberUnique serial number for the entire system used for warranty and service.
BaseBoard Serial NumberSerial number of the motherboard used for hardware identification.
Chassis Serial NumberSerial number of the system physical case or enclosure.
Memory
This tab appears on Windows machines only.
NameUnique name of the physical memory unit to track the specific modules for troubleshooting or upgrades.For example, Physical Memory 0, Physical Memory 1.
Device locatorPhysical location of the memory module.For example, Motherboard.
Capacity\(MB\)Capacity of each memory module in MBs.
Speed\(MHz\)Memory module speed in MHz to confirm compatibility with other hardware components and optimize performance.
Form factorPhysical size, shape, and pin layout of a RAM module.For example, Dual In-Line Memory Module \(DIMM\) and Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module \(SO-DIMM\).
TypeType of the memory module.For example, DIMMs \(Dual In-line Memory Module\) for desktops and SODIMMs \(Small Outline DIMM\) for laptops.
Type detailsAdditional details on the memory module type.For example, Synchronous.
CPU
This tab appears on Windows machines only.
NameUnique name of the Computer Processing Unit \(CPU\).
ArchitectureDesign and organization of the CPU that defines how it interacts with other components to run instructions and process data.For example, x86, x64.
CoresNumber of processing units within the CPU responsible for running instructions and performing calculations.
ProcessorsNumber of physical processors installed on the device.
Device IDUnique name assigned to a specific CPU processor.
ManufacturerCPU manufacturer.For example, GenuineIntel or AMD.
Current Clock SpeedRate measured in gigahertz \(GHz\), at which the CPU executes instructions.
Max Clock SpeedMaximum achievable clock speed for the CPU.
Stability
Battery healthState of the battery health.The battery states include the following: - Good - Moderate - Poor - Unknown This field appears on macOS machines only.
FirewallIndication of whether your organization's firewall software is enabled.
UptimeAmount of time the computer has been continuously running since it was last restarted.
Stability indexValue that indicates how consistently a device performs over time, indicating its reliability and resistance to crashes and unexpected behavior.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Anti-virusIndication of whether your organization's anti-virus software is enabled.This field appears on Windows machines only.
BSOD causeCause of the blue/black screen of death \(BSOD\) event.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Last BSOD - Blue/black screen of deathLast time that the BSOD event happened.
Last access timeLast time the device was accessed.
Power planSettings that control how the device uses power.Monitor and manage power plans to optimize energy use and reduce costs. Confirm that the devices are set to an appropriate power plan. The available options are: - Balanced: Adjusts CPU speed and system components dynamically based on workload, balancing performance, and energy consumption. - Power Saver: Reduces performance and energy consumption by lowering CPU speed and dimming the display. Useful for extending battery life on laptops. - High Performance: Maximizes system performance by keeping the CPU at a higher speed for longer periods, increasing power consumption. This field appears on Windows machines only.
BIOS
This tab appears on Windows machines only.
SMBIOS BIOS VersionVersion of the BIOS installed, enabling IT to track whether the device is up to date with the latest firmware.
ManufacturerName of the BIOS manufacturer, useful for identifying compatible firmware updates.For example, "Dell Inc."
NameA quick reference to the BIOS name and version for easier identification.
Serial NumberUnique identifier for the device, supporting asset tracking and inventory management.
VersionString indicating version details, useful for maintenance records.For example, "DELL - 2."
Computer StatusHealth indicator for the overall system status, which helps IT proactively monitor device functionality.
Boot time
View detailed boot performance metrics and identify issues that might cause slow startup times on the device. This tab appears on Windows machines only.
Key metricsKey metrics shows current boot performance data to help you quickly assess system startup health and identify potential issues.
Now Assist for Boot time issuesIn the Now Assist for Boot time issues banner, select the Investigate button to automatically analyze boot time performance and identify factors causing slow startup. Also find recommendations to fix Boot time issues. For more information, see Investigate boot time issues.
FieldDescription
Timeline chart

Illustration of events generated by devices within the past 24 hours according to your local time zone.You can view the following device events on the timeline chart:

  • System events such as software installation and updates, new user addition, user login, password reset, and last system reboot. Selecting the icon for a system event displays a pop-up window with details such as the event name and the date and time of the event.

Note: System events data isn’t updated on the timeline chart in real time. To see the latest data, select the Refresh icon (

Image omitted: icon-dex-refresh.png
Refresh icon).</p>
  • Service management events such as alerts, change requests, and incidents impacting a device. Data for these events is updated real time on the timeline chart.

Selecting the icon for a service management event displays a pop-up window that provides information such as the event record link, state, priority, and the time when the event was created. Select the record link to open the event record and view more details.

Selecting the Show events drop-down displays the device event icons and the event names that they represent.

You can measure device events using metrics such as event frequency, event duration, event occurrence patterns, event reliability, and event impact on the system performance.

FieldDescription
Windows OS updates
TitleName or description of the pending system update.
KBRelated knowledge base article for the update.
MandatoryIndicates whether the update is required.
UninstallableIndicates whether the update can be uninstalled after installation.
Max downloadMaximum download size of the update.
Reboot requiredIndicates whether a system restart is necessary to complete the update installation.
macOS updates
TitleName or description of the pending system update.
LabelLabel for the update.
VersionVersion of the update.
SizeSize of the update.
RecommendedIndication of whether the update is recommended.
ActionRecommended action to be taken for the pending system update, such as Install or Restart.

Device health — Operating system

FieldDescription
NameName of the operating system installed on the device, such as Windows 10 or macOS.
ArchitectureSystem architecture of the operating system, such as 32-bit/64-bit or arm64.
VersionSpecific version of the operating system, including major and minor release numbers.
Install dateDate when the operating system was installed on the device.
PlatformUnderlying platform on which the operating system runs, such as Windows or Darwin.
LocaleRepresents the regional and language settings configured for the operating system.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Free physical memoryAmount of unused physical RAM available on the device.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Total virtual memoryCombined amount of physical RAM and the space allocated on your hard drive that the operating system can use as temporary storage when the physical RAM is full.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Free virtual memoryAmount of virtual memory that is available for use.
StatusCurrent operational status of the operating system.For example, OK. This field appears on Windows machines only.
Code setCharacter encoding used by the operating system, which specifies how text is represented.For example, Windows-1252, UTF-8, ANSI. This field appears on Windows machines only.
Country codeNumeric or alphanumeric code representing the country or region configured in the operating system settings.This field appears on Windows machines only.
System devicePrimary hardware device where the operating system is installed, such as the system drive.This field appears on Windows machines only.
System directoryDirectory where the core operating system files are located.For example, C:\\Windows\\System32. This field appears on Windows machines only.
Build numberSpecific build identifier of the operating system, which denotes updates or patches applied.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Build typeType of operating system build.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Service pack major versionMajor version number of the service pack installed on the operating system.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Service pack minor versionMinor version number of the service pack installed on the operating system.This field appears on Windows machines only.
Serial numberUnique identifier assigned to the operating system instance, which is used for licensing and registration purposes.This field appears on Windows machines only.

Device health — System compliance

Note: The data appears on this page only after the System compliance functionality has been configured. For more information, see Manage your system compliance report.

FieldDescription
Compliance ratingAdherence of the device to tracked applications and policy metrics, measured in percentage.The rating is calculated by dividing the number of compliant applications and policy metrics by the total number of applications monitored.
Compliance rating - past 7 daysCompliance rating during the last seven days.
Noncompliant applicationsApplications monitored for compliance but not currently running on this device.
Noncompliant policy metricsSystem policies that don't return the expected or compliant values as required by your organization's compliance standards.

Device health — Alerts

View alerts for both your device and its applications in the Alerts section.

FieldDescription
AlertUnique identifier assigned to an alert for reference purposes.Note: The data appears on this page only after System compliance has been configured.
TypeCategorize the alert based on whether it’s generated for a web app, installed app, or device.
Configuration itemDisplays the name of the configuration item, such as SAP, Zoom, Figma, and others.
DescriptionSummary of the alert, providing details about the nature of the issue.
SeveritySeverity of the alert.
Impacted userDisplays the users affected by this alert.

Device health — Incidents

FieldDescription
NumberNumber of an incident.
Short descriptionSummary of the incident.
PriorityIncident priority, from the highest priority of one to the lowest priority of five.
OpenedDate and time when the incident was opened.

Device health — Security

The Security section is exclusive to the Windows OS.

FieldDescription
Volume typeType of volume that the BitLocker can protect, such as Data or Operating System.
Protection statusIndication of whether BitLocker currently uses a key protector to encrypt the volume encryption key.The Protection status can be On or Off, indicating whether the volume is protected or not.
Mount pointDrive letter or volume path assigned to the BitLocker-protected volume after it has been unlocked.The mount point specifies the location where you can access the decrypted contents of the encrypted volume. For example, a mount point might be something like `C:` or a volume path like `C:\EncryptedVolumes\SecretDrive`.
CapacityStorage size of the volume or the drive.
Volume statusIndication of whether BitLocker currently protects some, all, or none of the data on the volume.The possible values are FullyEncrypted, FullyDecrypted, EncryptionInProgress, DecryptionInProgress, and EncryptionSuspended.
Encryption percentagePercent of the volume protected by BitLocker.
EncryptionMethodIndicates the algorithm used by BitLocker to encrypt the disk.For example, `XtsAes128` – Uses XTS-AES encryption with a 128-bit key \(secure and standard for devices\).
KeyProtectorLists the methods used to protect the BitLocker encryption key.Multiple protectors can be applied to a volume: - RecoveryPassword: 48-digit password generated for recovery - TPM: Trusted Platform Module is hardware-based protection to unlock the drive automatically when booting securely

Device health — Battery

FieldDescription
MetricName of the metric used to evaluate the battery health of a device.Battery health of a device is typically measured using metrics such as battery capacity, cycle count, and impedance.
ValueData associated with a given metric.

Device health — Hardware

FieldDescription
Hard drive
NameIdentification label for the hard drive.For example, `\\\\.\\PHYSICALDRIVE2`.
StatusCurrent state of the hard drive.For example, OK or Error.
DescriptionAdditional details or notes about the hard drive.
ModelManufacturer model number of the disk drive.
ManufacturerCompany that manufactured the hard drive.
Serial numberSerial number of the hard drive assigned by the manufacturer.
Media LoadedIndication of whether the device has the disk drive media loaded.If TRUE, the media for a disk drive is loaded, which means that the device has a readable file system and is accessible. For fixed disk drives, this property is TRUE.
SizeTotal storage capacity available on the hard drive.
PartitionsNumber of partitions on this physical disk drive that are recognized by the operating system.
Hard drive partitions
NameIdentification label for the partition.
Partition numberNumerical identifier for the partition on the physical disk.
Drive letterAssigned letter used by the operating system to access the partition. For example, "C:" or "D:"
Partition sizeTotal storage capacity of the partition.
Partition typeType or format of the partition, such as NTFS, FAT32, or EFI System Partition.
Peripheral devices
NameIdentification label for the peripheral device.
StatusCurrent state of the peripheral device.For example, OK or Error.
ManufacturerCompany that manufactured the peripheral device.
DescriptionAdditional details or notes about the device, such as model or type.
ServiceName of the service associated with the device, if applicable.
ClassDevice classification type, such as Printer, USB, or Network Adapter.

Device health — File management

FieldDescription
File nameName of the file set up for monitoring.
Category

One of the following categories assigned to the file:- Application - Malicious - Security - Development tools - System - Others - Installers - Potentially Unwanted Programs

Note: The data appears on this page only after File management has been set up. For more information, see Set up file management.

Device health — Windows registry

  
Registry key lookup
Registry key pathField to enter a full Windows registry key path to look up.Note: If the path is incomplete, you receive the error message No results found. Make sure your registry key path is valid.
Registry key valueResult of the search for a registry key containing the following items:- Path: Windows registry key path entered for lookup. - Value: Value that is reported for the entered Windows registry path.
Monitored registry keys
PathWindows registry key path set up for monitoring on the user devices.
Expected valueRegistry path value that is configured for the monitored Windows registry path by the admin.
Reported valueRegistry path value that is reported for the monitored Windows registry path for this deviceNote: The error message No value (check the configuration) appears in this field when the path is incomplete or the key path configured for monitoring isn’t present on the device.

Parent Topic:Device details pages