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Device → Get Windows Services

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Overview

This node interacts with the NinjaOne API to retrieve information about Windows services on a specified device. It is useful for IT administrators or support teams who need to monitor or manage Windows services remotely on devices managed through NinjaOne. For example, it can be used to get the status of services like W3SVC on a device to ensure they are running as expected.

Use Case Examples

  1. Retrieve all Windows services running on a device to audit service status.
  2. Check the status of a specific Windows service on a device before performing maintenance.

Properties

Name Meaning
Device ID The unique identifier of the device from which to retrieve Windows services. This is a required field to specify the target device.
Request Options Optional settings to customize the API request, including batching of requests, ignoring SSL certificate issues, using a proxy, and setting a timeout for the request.

Output

JSON

  • serviceName - Name of the Windows service retrieved from the device.
  • status - Current status of the Windows service (e.g., running, stopped).
  • displayName - Display name of the Windows service.
  • startType - Startup type of the Windows service (e.g., automatic, manual).

Dependencies

  • Requires NinjaOne API credentials for authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Device ID is correct and the device is accessible via the NinjaOne platform.
  • Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests time out or fail.
  • If SSL certificate errors occur, consider enabling the option to ignore SSL issues, but be aware of security risks.
  • Verify that the NinjaOne API credentials are valid and have the necessary permissions to access device information.

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