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Start with the problem, not the product
Write down which risks you are trying to reduce — unknown software, ransomware, admin rights — before reviewing vendors. This keeps demos focused on your environment.
Build your shortlist
- Confirm platform support for every OS you run
- Check whether the tool fits your management stack
- Decide whether you need a managed service or will run it yourself
Evaluate in a pilot
- Run audit mode first
- Track exception requests
- Measure admin time per week
Before you sign
- Get pricing and exclusions in writing
- Confirm support hours and escalation paths
- Ask for an exit plan and data export options