Save time by using our server documentation tool XIA Configuration to automatically document the configuration of your servers. Retain information about your IT, transfer knowledge, and reduce effort otherwise spent performing these tasks manually. Streamline auditing Execute reports to get the data you need to audit your servers Automate documentation Continuously generate always up-to-date documentation with version control Harden security Harden your servers by ensuring they comply with security standards Expose misconfiguration Detect changes and run security benchmarks to expose incorrect configuration Our software uses agentless scanning so no intrusive installs are required.
Why server documentation is critical Having well-documented servers is essential for troubleshooting and security compliance. When servers crash or malfunction, clear documentation simplifies diagnosis, accelerates issue resolution, and ensures faster restoration. XIA Configuration automates the process, generating comprehensive, always up-to-date documentation – giving IT teams confidence and control in the face of unexpected failures. View example PDF Also available as a Microsoft Word document. The document above provides a concise view of your Windows server settings. View a document with all options included.
Track changes and compare servers Compare different servers to see differences or compare two versions of the same server to see changes.
Windows security compliance benchmark The Windows compliance benchmark provides a security overview of configured settings against best practices. Learn more
Server inventory Create a server inventory, including server roles, by automatically detecting and scanning Windows servers and PCs that are members of a domain.
Server reporting Run Windows reports across multiple computers within an environment to check compliance and help both IT and business users get the information they need. The reports are web-accessible and include filtering, sorting and exporting to CSV and PDF.
Server roles and functions Browse to the following pages to find out about the information documented by XIA Configuration for each server role: Active Directory Cluster (Failover) Cluster (NLB) DNS DHCP Exchange Hyper-V IIS Terminal Server (RDSH) WINS Or learn more about the information documented on all enabled Roles and Features.
Software XIA Configuration documents the following software information: .NET Framework File System Event Logs Environment Variables Installed Software Internet Settings ODBC Configuration Operating System PowerShell Processes Roles and Features Startup Commands Registry Task Scheduler Library Windows Services Windows Time WinRM Settings View a summary of your Windows software configuration
Hardware Use XIA Configuration as a server inventory tool. Inventory the following hardware information: Batteries BIOS Information CD and DVD Drives Disk Drives Disk Shelves Disk Volumes Devices Physical Memory Printers Processors Tape Libraries Video Controllers A summary of your physical or virtual hardware is recorded in the documentation generated by XIA Configuration Learn more
Security Perform a Windows server security audit with XIA Configuration. Check the following security settings: Account Policies Advanced Audit Policy Audit Policy LAPS Settings Local Group Accounts Local User Accounts Machine Certificates Microsoft Defender Security Options User Rights Assignment Windows Firewall Windows Patches Windows Update Configuration Windows Update History Check your Windows update history in the XIA Configuration web interface Learn more Check compliance and harden security by using XIA Configuration to perform a Windows server security audit. User rights assignment compliance benchmark results are recorded in the documentation generated by XIA Configuration
Networking XIA Configuration documents the following networking information: Hosts File Network Adapters IPv4 Routing Table Remote Settings SNMP Configuration Windows Shares Management Controller Network Load Balancing Audit your Windows network adapter settings
Support and maintenance contracts Assign your Windows computers to support contracts or hardware warranties within XIA Configuration. Assign support and maintenance contracts to your Windows computers Learn more
Supported versions The following versions of Windows are supported by XIA Configuration: Server Windows Server 2025 Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2003 R2 Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server Windows NT4 Server Workstation Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Workstation Windows NT4 Workstation
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