Windows agent with small footprint
I understand that it is still technically possible to monitor Windows-based workstations and servers using SNMP—provided one is willing to invest the necessary time and effort to keep it running.
I would, however, like to give you a clear heads-up.
As described in this article: https://helpdesk.paessler.com/en/support/solutions/articles/76000067671-snmp-going-away, the SNMP feature is no longer available by default when upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 or when performing a clean installation of Windows 11. This means your customers are required to spend increasing amounts of time maintaining a function that Microsoft has officially deprecated.
Realistically, most customers would prefer to invest their time in technologies with a longer lifecycle and a clearer future roadmap.
Continuing to rely on an unencrypted protocol that has been deprecated for more than 14 years cannot reasonably be described as cyber-secure. I also note that your knowledge base contains discussions on this topic dating back to 2018, which makes it disappointing to see that your position has not evolved since then.
Given the current threat landscape and regulatory pressure (e.g. NIS2), this is becoming increasingly difficult to justify.
Hi there,
Thank you again for submitting your idea to Paessler. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
After careful consideration by our team, we've decided to decline this idea at this time. This decision was made based on several factors, which may include:
- It doesn't align with our current product roadmap or strategic priorities.
- The resources required for implementation outweigh the current projected benefits for our user base.
- There are technical limitations that prevent us from moving forward.
- A similar feature is already available or planned in a different way.
While this particular idea won't be moving forward, please don't be discouraged! Your input is incredibly valuable, and we encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts and ideas with us.
Thanks for your understanding and for helping us shape the future of Paessler.
Best regards,
The Paessler Product Team