Recast Software has unveiled the latest version of their application management solution, Liquit Workspace 4.2. This latest release introduces a wealth of new features and improvements designed to simplify and enhance application deployment and administration across Windows and macOS devices. From powerful insights to advanced filtering capabilities, automated user logout functionality, and an upgraded Liquit Setup Store connector, Liquit Workspace 4.2 promises to revolutionize the way IT teams manage their organizational applications.
Enhanced Visibility with Powerful Insights
One of the standout additions in Liquit Workspace 4.2 is the new Insights feature. With Insights, administrators gain unprecedented visibility into their environment, enabling them to monitor critical metrics such as web requests, bandwidth usage, events, user and device activity, and scheduled tasks running on the server. This level of insight empowers IT teams to proactively identify and address potential issues, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
Strengthening Compliance with Auditing Capabilities
Liquit Workspace 4.2 also introduces robust auditing capabilities, a game-changer for organizations seeking to enhance control and compliance. Administrators can now track all modifications made to entities within the Liquit Workspace environment, aiding in the identification of potential errors or security breaches. When combined with Event Collectors, the auditing feature becomes an invaluable tool for maintaining organizational compliance and integrating with SIEM systems.
Flexible Filtering with Run Script
The new Run Script filter in Liquit Workspace 4.2 puts the power of custom scripting into the hands of IT professionals. This feature allows administrators to create filters based on return codes or values evaluated by defined operators, enabling the handling of complex scenarios that would be impossible to address with predefined filter sets. With support for a wide range of scripting languages, including Batch, VBScript, PowerShell, Bash, ZSH, JavaScript, AppleScript, and PowerShell Core, Run Script offers unparalleled flexibility in tailoring filters to specific organizational needs.
Automated User Logout for Increased Security
Enhancing security and reducing potential risks, Liquit Workspace 4.2 introduces the ability to automatically log out users after a specified period of inactivity. This feature ensures that idle sessions are promptly terminated, preventing unauthorized access and safeguarding sensitive data.
Improved MSI and Registry Filtering
The new release also brings improvements to MSI and registry filtering capabilities. Administrators can now use multiple transform (MST) files with the “Install MSI” and “Install Uploaded MSI” actions, providing greater flexibility in package deployment. Additionally, Liquit Workspace 4.2 can detect non-managed MSI installations running outside the platform, ensuring comprehensive visibility and control.
Regarding registry filtering, a new option allows Workspace to first check the 32-bit registry locations, providing a more comprehensive approach to filtering based on registry keys. Furthermore, administrators can now match the registry key type in addition to the value, enhancing the granularity of filtering operations.
Streamlined Identity Source Authentication and Group Membership Management
Liquit Workspace 4.2 introduces the ability to disable local Identity Source Authentication, providing greater control over authentication settings. Additionally, a new “Modify Group Membership” wizard simplifies the process of creating packages that modify the group membership of the executing user, streamlining administration tasks.
Enhanced Proxy and Credential Management
To support diverse networking environments, Liquit Workspace 4.2 now offers web proxy support at both the system and server levels, ensuring seamless integration with proxy configurations. Furthermore, end-users can now reset their saved credentials alongside applications and settings, empowering them to manage their account information more effectively.
Improved Liquit Setup Store Connector
The Liquit Setup Store connector has received significant enhancements in this release. Notably, Liquit Workspace 4.2 now supports macOS applications, enabling consistent management across Windows and macOS devices. Both macOS x64 and ARM64 architectures are supported, ensuring compatibility with the latest Apple hardware.
Additionally, the connector now provides dependency information for Liquit Setup Store packages, allowing administrators to create and manage dependent packages from the same wizard. Uninstall actions can also be included when creating managed packages, further streamlining the application lifecycle management process.
Other improvements include supersedence information for managed packages, new configuration options for log file storage, and support for portable applications, which minimize the footprint on the operating system.
Expanded Package Execution Variables and License Usage Reporting
To enhance troubleshooting and monitoring capabilities, Liquit Workspace 4.2 introduces additional package execution variables, such as PackageStage, PackageSnapshotName, PackageCollection, and PackageExecuteStage. These variables provide granular control and visibility during package execution, simplifying the identification and resolution of issues.
Furthermore, the Liquit PowerShell module now exposes license usage information, including PurchasedType, BillableCount, PurchasedCount, ExcludedCount, OverUsage, and BillableRefreshedAt, enabling administrators to effectively manage and track their licensing requirements.
By staying true to its commitment to simplifying and enhancing application management, Recast Software has once again raised the bar with Liquit Workspace 4.2. With its powerful new features and improvements, this release empowers IT teams to streamline their application deployment processes, gain unprecedented insights into their environment, and maintain a high level of control and compliance.
Whether you’re an existing Liquit Workspace customer or considering implementing a robust application management solution, Liquit Workspace 4.2 promises to revolutionize the way you manage and secure your organizational applications.
