ZENworks 24.4 Managed Device Windows Server

Does Windows Server 2025 already work as a managed device, even if it is not officially supported?

Has anyone created a custom_ostargets.xml for Windows Server 2025, or are these no longer necessary?

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    Since 2025 came out after the planned release for ZCM 24.4, it is not in the OS Targets and not officially supported.

    It will fail to register with an -21 error.

    I did create a Dev Ticket to get support added.

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    I have not yet made an OSTarget to allow it to register.

    I "SUSPEC"T it will work just fine on once registered with a 24.4 agent as it should be highly similar to Win 11 24H2.

    Custom_Ostargets.xml CAN still be used and created, though Server Side patches now often add the support w/o the need for that.

    There WAS a defect in the On-line Docs around the process of creating the customer_ostargets.xml.....Somewhere along the lines, one command was missed.  I'm not sure if its been added back....

    If I get a chance...I will try and work up something....while also crossing my fingers dev moves quickly on official support....

    I might suggest an SR if you possibly can...then it can be associated with the current Dev ticket...

    The more folks that proactively ask for it...the higher the priority..

    If you honestly care about Windows 2025 Support in the VERY NEAR TERM...try making a ticket and ask to reference OCTIM40D827083

    Otherwise, support will no doubt be added but possibly with a lesser priority versus over other issues...

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    Hi 

       About Win23.4...whether support Win2025 on FTF101 or future ?

    I check FTF101 seem support win11 24H2...but seem no Win2025 in list

    I build a new win2025...install agent package...it seem register fail..and I test manual register...got return code: -21 Could not determine device type

    Wencheng

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    Windows 2025 came out after 24.4.  It should be supported in later versions.  You can use the steps for creating a Custom OS Targets so it will register.  I would not expect a code issue beyond the need to add a Custom OS.  Support should most likely be manually added in a future updtae.

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    Hi  

        I add a section for windows server 2025 like below:

    =======================

    <ostarget>
    <name>windowsserver-2025-24H2-std-gen-x64</name>
    <product_name>Windows Server 2025 Standard Version 24H2</product_name>
    <version>11.0.2409</version>
    <arch>x86_64</arch>
    <vendor>Microsoft</vendor>
    <pkgmgr>msi</pkgmgr>
    <primary_role>Server</primary_role>
    <platform>Windows</platform>
    <support_pack>0</support_pack>
    <build_number>26100</build_number>
    <detect><![CDATA[<OSVersion substring="Windows Server 2025 24H2 Standard (Build 26100)" />]]></detect>
    </ostarget>

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    then run the"

    microfocus-zenworks-configure -c ZoneConfigUpdateConfigureAction" & 

    microfocus-zenworks-configure -c Start 

    but windows server 2025 still register fail (error code:-21)

    Whether my setting parameters are incorrect ??

    Thanks!!!

    Wencheng

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    Hi    

        I try to use customOS to let win2025 register...but still fail.

    I created a case #03042011 for support help to modity my setting about win2025.

    but support engineer sied the 23.4 does not support win2025 , even I use customerOS...

    23.4 lifecycle until 30 Nov 2026...I believe it sould be upgrade its support matrix.

    Could you help me about this case ?

     

    Wencheng

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    HI All

       I modify my customOS xml and add to DB as screenshot (I uuse 24.4 lab)

    then restart ZCM Service, but agent still register fail

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    Note: I made a KB on how to do it.

    https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000037835?language=en_US

    There are tips on how to identify the required string in the event it is slightly different than the ones I included.

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    HI  

        my case engineer provide the same customOS setting  to me...then I did your procedure

    microfocus-zenworks-configure -c ZoneConfigUpdateConfigureAction  
    microfocus-zenworks-configure -c SettingsConfigureAction -Dtype=CustomOSTarget -Dadd
    after command perform...both win2025 item show in the message.

    then I restart ZCM Service...
    But still got -21 message, engineer let me modify two line as below
    =============(remove "Datacenter Edition" and "Server Datacenter Edition")===========
    <detect><![CDATA[<OSVersion substring="Windows Server 2022 24H2 64 (full installation) (Build 26100)"/>]]></detect>
    and
    <detect><![CDATA[<OSVersion substring="Windows Server 2022 24H2 64 (Build 26100)"/>]]></detect>


    then rerun import procedure...still got the same result.
    Now this case still open

    Wencheng

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