October 1, 2025

Unlocking Migration Mastery: A Deep Dive into the ChromeOS Readiness Tool's Pro Dashboard

As organizations modernize their IT infrastructure and prepare to transition to ChromeOS, data-driven insights and centralized control become essential. For IT leaders managing a single organization, the Pro Dashboard of the ChromeOS Readiness Tool serves as the command center for assessing compatibility, monitoring readiness, and planning a smooth migration.

The Uniqueness of the Pro Dashboard

The Pro Dashboard is designed specifically for single organizations, giving IT administrators a clear and detailed view of their company’s readiness for ChromeOS adoption.

Exclusive and Secure Access

A strict security protocol protects access:

Administrators must sign in with a Google account.
The private key generated during tool deployment must be uploaded.

This ensures that only the deploying user with the corresponding private key can access the collected data, keeping readiness insights highly secure.

Deployment Flexibility and Storage Requirements

Dashboard access depends on the installation method and storage setup:

Other Deployement Flow – The Pro Dashboard is included by default with this flow, optimized for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and cloud-based infrastructure.
Enterprise Flow – Available only if results are stored in Google Cloud Storage (GCP bucket).
Independent Pro Users – Must set up and manage their own Google Cloud Storage bucket, granting the storage object admin role to the provided service account.

Key Features and Strategic Benefits

The Pro Dashboard transforms raw assessment data into actionable intelligence for IT leaders.

1. Comprehensive Readiness Overview

Administrators receive an instant snapshot of organizational readiness, including:

Current readiness statuses and percentages
Domain counts
Device distribution across the company

This high-level view helps prioritize actions and accelerate migration planning.

2. Application and Device Insights

Granular visibility supports proactive decision-making:

Application Usage: Foreground and background apps are categorized by readiness.
Device Management: Device-level details include ChromeOS Flex readiness, overall status, and app readiness. Filters enable drill-down into specific devices or applications.
Domain Readiness: Readiness is broken down per domain, showing device counts and readiness percentages.

3. Virtualization Planning

The Virtualization section identifies applications that may require alternative solutions:

Flags apps marked as “Possibly Ready” or “Blocker.”
Provides Cameyo recommendations for virtualization.
Offers filtering by usage (High/Low) and tooltips for compatibility clarity.

4. Peripheral and Browser Assessments

Specialized insights extend beyond applications and devices:

Peripheral Readiness: Displays detailed information such as device type, model, and readiness status.
Browser Insights: Provides usage data, browser versions, and extension details, helping IT mitigate risks from unauthorized or non-compliant extensions.

Driving a Secure, Informed Migration

The Pro Dashboard is more than an assessment tool, it is a strategic enabler for IT modernization. By combining secure access, comprehensive reporting, and virtualization guidance, it allows organizations to:

Optimize existing IT investments
Extend device lifecycles with ChromeOS Flex
Strengthen compliance and security
Execute a confident, cloud-first migration strategy

When readiness clarity matters most, the Pro Dashboard delivers the visibility, precision, and control required for a seamless transition to ChromeOS.

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November 13, 2025

Thinking of Getting New Data : How to Reconfigure the ChromeOS Readiness Tool for a Second Assessment Round

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool helps organizations assess their readiness for ChromeOS migration. But once your initial assessment period ends and remediation actions are complete, you might need updated insights to measure progress or continue your analysis.

Good news: you don’t need to start from scratch. The ChromeOS Readiness Tool allows administrators to reconfigure the tool and initiate a new round of data collection with just a few steps.

Here’s how to initiate a seamless second assessment round using the built-in reconfiguration process.

Step 1: Start the Reconfiguration

Open the existing ChromeOS Readiness Tool Installer. On the initial screen, click “Reconfigure” if you wish to start a new assessment. A confirmation modal will appear in the ChromeOS Readiness Tool. Select “Yes” to proceed. This triggers the setup flow for the next round of data collection.

Step 2: Choose the Storage Media

During reconfiguration, you can select your preferred data storage option, based on how your organization originally deployed the tool.

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool supports multiple deployment methods, including:

Active Directory–based deployment
Other deployment options (If the organization is using UEMs)

Depending on your setup, you can choose where your new assessment data will be stored. The available storage options include:

GCP Storage only
Network Shared Folder only
Network Shared Folder + GCP Storage (hybrid)

Here’s how each option works:

🔹 If you select GCP Storage only(This option is available if you select Othe other Deployment option),

You’ll be prompted to connect your GCP storage bucket. This ensures all assessment data is securely stored and accessible via the ChromeOS Readiness Tool web dashboard. Once connected, click “Next” to proceed.

🔹 If you select Network Shared Folder only

You’ll need to create and connect a network shared folder that will act as your data repository. Enter the folder path in the tool and verify the connection before continuing.

🔹 If you select Network Shared Folder + GCP Storage

In this case, you’ll connect both: Your GCP bucket (for dashboard access and cloud backup), and. Your network shared folder (for local accessibility and redundancy). Once both connections are validated, click “Next.”

This flexible setup allows administrators to maintain continuity with their preferred deployment model while ensuring secure, organized data storage.

Step 3: Authenticate and Confirm Company Details

Next, sign in with your Google account to link your organization data.

If you use the same account as the previous setup, your company information will auto-populate. The tool will also display whether the earlier round’s data collection is complete or still in progress. Review and click “Next.”

Step 4: Configure Assessment Settings

You can now customize your new assessment round:

Assessment Duration: Choose the data collection duration of your preference.
Browser Insights: Enable this option if you’d like to include browser-related analytics.
Tray Icon Visibility: Decide whether to show or hide the tray icon on client PCs.

Step 5: Export Keys and Prepare for Redeployment

Once the reconfiguration finishes, export the private key and store it in a secure place.

Private Key File – Needed to view assessment details in the Pro or Partner Dashboard.

Wrapping Up

By following these reconfiguration steps, IT teams can easily launch a second assessment round of the ChromeOS Readiness Tool ChromeOS Readiness Tool gaining fresh, validated insights into app performance, compatibility, and migration progress.

With each new round, your organization stays equipped with up-to-date readiness data, helping you make informed decisions and move confidently toward a ChromeOS-optimized environment.

November 12, 2025

Skip Deployment Errors: Using the ChromeOS Readiness Tool Prerequisite Check Script

Transitioning your organization to ChromeOS promises efficiency, security, and a cloud-first future. The first step is to assess your environment using the ChromeOS Readiness Tool.

Before running a full assessment, it’s crucial to confirm that your Windows devices are compatible with the tool. The Prerequisite Check Script simplifies this process, helping IT teams avoid deployment errors and start assessments smoothly.

Why the Prerequisite Check Script Matters?

The script verifies critical system requirements upfront, reducing errors, guesswork, and deployment delays. It supports two deployment flows:

Enterprise Flow – Windows Server Active Directory environments
Other Deployment Options Flow – UEM or cloud-based environments

Separate compatibility checklists for each flow are available in the Resource Center.

What the Script Verifies?

The script ensures that both server and client machines meet minimum hardware and software requirements for the ChromeOS Readiness Tool.

1. Core Requirements

Client Operating Systems: Windows 11, 10, or 8.1
.NET Versions: .NET Framework 4.8 or higher
- Enterprise Flow: .NET runtime 8.0.0 or higher
- Other Deployment Options Flow: .NET Desktop Runtime 8 or higher

2. Enterprise Flow

For Active Directory environments, the script checks:

Compatible Windows Server OS (2025, 2022, 2019, 2016)
Active Directory setup and domain join
Required server roles and features, including Active Directory Domain Services, File and Storage Service, and Group Policy Management

3. Other Deployment Options Flow

For UEM or cloud-based setups, it confirms:

A supported Endpoint Management tool (e.g., Intune, Tanium, Workspace One)
PowerShell capabilities to run scripts as Administrator
MSI installation support for deploying applications

Deployment Made Easier: Unified Deployment Package

The latest version of the ChromeOS Readiness Tool introduces a unified deployment package for the Other Deployment Options Flow.

Combines the script and installer into a single setup file, reducing manual steps
Supports Batch execution, making it compatible with UEM tools that don’t support PowerShell

Why Start With the Script?

Running the Prerequisite Check Script is like checking the runway before takeoff. It ensures your infrastructure meets all requirements, reducing errors and preparing your environment for a smooth, accurate migration assessment.

By taking this step first, IT teams gain clarity and confidence, paving the way for a successful ChromeOS deployment.

Take Control of Your Deployment

The Prerequisite Check Script helps your organization:

Avoid deployment errors
Validate infrastructure ahead of assessments
Start migration planning with confidence

A successful ChromeOS migration starts with preparation, and the Prerequisite Check Script is the key to getting it right the first time.

Run the check, validate your setup, and move forward with a smooth, secure, and efficient deployment.

November 11, 2025

Behind the Scenes: What Data the ChromeOS Readiness Tool Collects

Migrating to ChromeOS marks a major step toward a secure, cloud-first workplace, but it also brings one common question: What data does the readiness tool actually collect?

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool was built to help IT teams evaluate their environment, identify app and device compatibility, and prepare for migration, all while maintaining full transparency and privacy.

This article breaks down what data the tool collects, how it safeguards that data, and why employee activity remains completely private.

The Mission: What Data Is Collected (and Why)

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool provides IT teams with actionable visibility across their current environment, focusing on application usage, device readiness, and peripheral integration needed for a ChromeOS migration.

Its Data Collectors operate within a defined time window, tracking usage patterns that support migration planning while aligning with the GDPR principle of Data Minimization.

Collected data includes:

Application Logs – Records when apps start and end in the foreground and background.
Peripheral Details – Identifies connected devices such as monitors, barcode readers, and printers.
Device Metadata – Captures basic identifiers like device name and domain once per machine.

Each data point has a functional purpose:

Device Name, Domain Name – Identify the originating device.
Process ID, Process Name, Product Name – Identify each application instance.
Window Title, Start/End Time – Calculate total usage duration.

When administrators enable Browser Insights, the tool also captures:

Browser Usage and Version Data
Extension Details (which extensions are active, and on which devices)

Privacy First: What the Tool Does Not Collect

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool is an IT environment assessment solution, not a user monitoring system.

It intentionally avoids collecting any personal or sensitive data. Specifically, it does not record:

Usernames or passwords
Keystrokes or mouse clicks
Personal documents or browsing content
Health, financial, or other sensitive information

This separation keeps the focus on operational readiness, never personal behavior.

Security in Action: Encryption and Access Control

Every stage of data handling follows a defense-in-depth approach with encryption and controlled access.

Encryption protocols

All data is protected with AES and RSA encryption, both in transit and at rest.
Log files are encrypted locally using AES keys.
Those keys are then encrypted with the server’s RSA public key and decrypted only by its private key.

Access control

Only authorized administrators can view readiness results.
The web dashboard requires the private key created during deployment, available only to the deployer.
Collected data remains securely inside the organization’s boundary.

Data Flow: How Storage Works

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool adapts to your preferred deployment method.

Deployment Flow	Infrastructure Focus	Data Storage Location
Enterprise Flow	Active Directory / On-prem	Network Shared Folder or GCP Cloud Storage (or both)
Other Deployment Options Flow	Cloud / UEM infrastructure	Direct upload to GCP Cloud Storage

During collection, logs stay temporarily on the user’s device. After encryption, they upload automatically after midnight; if the device is offline, the upload resumes once it’s back online.

Designed for Trust: The Tool’s Guiding Principle

Think of the ChromeOS Readiness Tool as a secure digital consultant. It quietly observes which apps run, how long they’re active, and which devices they rely on while remaining blind to private content.

Its design philosophy is simple: gather operational insights, protect personal boundaries, and foster organizational trust.

The Bigger Picture: Privacy-Driven Readiness for Confident Migration

Every data point the ChromeOS Readiness Tool collects supports one purpose: helping your organization move to ChromeOS with confidence. Built on transparency, minimal data collection, and strong encryption, it empowers IT teams to make informed migration decisions without compromising employee privacy.

In the era of digital transformation, the ChromeOS Readiness Tool proves that readiness and responsibility can move forward together.

November 10, 2025

The Next Step in Browser Evolution: From Insights to Chrome Enterprise

In the modern digital workplace, browsers are the front door to every online activity, from accessing cloud platforms to handling internal systems. Yet, with so many different browser types and versions running across multiple devices, it can be difficult for IT teams to maintain consistency, security, and control.

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool solves this challenge with its Browser Insights section in the web dashboard. It provides organizations with a complete view of browser activity across their fleet, showing which browsers and versions are in use, what extensions are installed, and how browsers are distributed across devices and domains. This clarity helps teams identify outdated browsers or potentially risky extensions and take quick action to maintain compliance and security.

All data collected by the tool is fully encrypted, never includes personal or privacy-sensitive information, and is accessible only to authorized users. The platform is also SOC 2 certified, ensuring that every piece of data is managed with enterprise-grade security standards.

Learning from Real-World Scenarios

Many companies still rely on unmanaged browsers like the free versions of Chrome or Edge. While these are suitable for everyday users, they lack the advanced controls and protection features needed for enterprise environments. Over time, that gap in management and security can expose organizations to malware, phishing, and other browser-based attacks.

A great example comes from Snap Inc., which adopted Chrome Enterprise and its managed Chrome browsers to support its global workforce. By using built-in extension controls, Snap was able to block unverified or high-risk add-ons and allow only trusted extensions. The company also implemented Chrome’s zero-trust access model, ensuring that corporate web applications could only be accessed through compliant, secure browsers and devices. This proactive approach significantly reduced exposure to browser-borne threats and streamlined IT management.

Another study by Forrester Consulting revealed that enterprises using Chrome Enterprise avoided millions of dollars in breach costs and compliance fines. Organizations that had previously used unmanaged browsers struggled to maintain visibility, leaving them open to data leaks and phishing attempts. Chrome Enterprise changed that by providing centralized management, policy enforcement, and automatic security updates, closing the door to many of the attacks that exploit outdated browser versions.

These stories show how stronger browser management directly improves security and productivity, and how using a readiness tool like yours helps organizations identify where they currently stand and what needs to change.

How Browser Insights Helps You Prepare

The Browser Insights section of the ChromeOS Readiness Tool doesn’t just present data; it empowers decision-making. IT teams can instantly see which browsers are outdated, which extensions are being used, and which devices are out of compliance. Based on this analysis, the tool even recommends upgrading to the Chrome Enterprise Browser, guiding organizations toward a more secure and manageable environment.

For companies planning a move to Chrome Enterprise or ChromeOS, this data is invaluable. It allows them to clearly understand their current browser landscape, prioritize updates, and plan a smooth transition to a secure, cloud-ready ecosystem.