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Admin vs Employee: Understanding Roles in ChromeOS Readiness Tool Deployment
June 12, 2025

Admin vs Employee: Understanding Roles in ChromeOS Readiness Tool Deployment

Transitioning to a new operating system like ChromeOS can revolutionize an organization's IT landscape, bringing enhanced efficiency and security. To ensure a smooth migration, the ChromeOS Readiness Tool provides a comprehensive compatibility assessment. A key aspect of this process involves distinct roles for IT administrators and employees, ensuring both security and minimal disruption. Understanding these roles is crucial for a successful deployment.

The Administrator's Pivotal Role

The journey of deploying the ChromeOS Readiness Tool begins with the IT administrator. Their responsibilities are extensive, encompassing the initial setup, configuration, and ongoing management of the tool within the organizational environment.

Initially, an administrator must install the ChromeOS Readiness Tool on the admin device. From there, they choose the installation method that best suits the organization's existing infrastructure:

  • The Enterprise Flow (or Enterprise Installation) is designed for environments that utilize Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs). This method uses on premise infrastructure and features an automated data collection agent.

  • The PowerShell Flow (or PowerShell Installation) is optimized for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) systems and is ideal for environments without Active Directory. This flow utilizes cloud based infrastructure, though its data collection agent requires manual setup.

Administrators also dictate where assessment results are stored. For the Enterprise Flow, options include a Network Shared Folder or a GCP Cloud Storage Bucket. If both are selected or implied by the flow, data will be stored in both locations. For GCP storage, the administrator must grant the "storage object admin" role to the provided Service account of the ChromeOS Readiness Tool in their GCP Project. The PowerShell Flow, in contrast, primarily uses GCP Cloud Storage, as network shared folders are not applicable.

During configuration, administrators define the data collection period and can enable features like Browser Insights and hide the tray application options. They also select the specific organizational domains and units where the tool will be installed. This is a one-time installation, so careful selection is vital.

Crucially, after deployment, the administrator must export and securely save a private key file. This private key is essential for accessing and viewing the detailed readiness assessment data on the web dashboard, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive information. This dashboard provides a comprehensive view of overall readiness, including application usage, device compatibility, peripheral insights, browser details, and application virtualization recommendations to support smoother transitions for legacy or critical apps.

The Employee's Minimal Interaction

In contrast to the administrator's multifaceted role, the employee's involvement in the ChromeOS Readiness Tool deployment is designed to be minimal, ensuring little to no disruption to their daily work.

Once the administrator deploys the tool:

  • For devices under the Enterprise Flow, employees will need to restart their devices approximately 90 minutes after deployment. This allows the Group Policy to activate and the data collection process to begin.

  • For devices deployed via the PowerShell Flow, employees have no specific tasks to complete for the files to run.

The data collection agent operates largely in the background. While data is temporarily stored on employee devices, it is later pushed to the selected network or cloud storage location. It's important to note that data will only upload when the PC is powered on. If a user attempts to end the application process via Task Manager, the tool is designed to automatically restart the next time the device is powered on.

Furthermore, data security is paramount. All collected data remains within the organization, utilizing AES and RSA encryption protocols. Employee access to this collected data is restricted. This ensures privacy and compliance while IT teams and admins gather the necessary insights.

Why the Distinction Matters

The clear separation of roles between administrators and employees in the ChromeOS Readiness Tool deployment is critical for several reasons:

  • Enhanced Security: By centralizing control of deployment, data storage, and access keys with administrators, the tool ensures that sensitive organizational data remains secure and accessible only to authorized personnel.

  • Operational Efficiency: This distinction streamlines the migration process for IT teams, allowing them to manage the assessment effectively without needing constant user intervention.

  • Minimal Disruption for End-Users: Employees can continue their work with minimal to no interruption, as the tool operates discreetly and requires limited action on their part.

By understanding these roles, organizations can leverage the ChromeOS Readiness Tool effectively, ensuring a secure, efficient, and seamless transition to ChromeOS.

Getting Started: A Practical Guide to Installing and Deploying the ChromeOS Readiness Tool with PowerShell
June 11, 2025

Getting Started: A Practical Guide to Installing and Deploying the ChromeOS Readiness Tool with PowerShell

In today’s growing IT Environment, cloud-first strategies are becoming the norm for organizations aiming to modernize IT operations. The ChromeOS Readiness Tool supports this transformation by helping IT teams assess compatibility for a seamless move to ChromeOS. For organizations that rely on Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) rather than Active Directory, the PowerShell Flow offers a lightweight, cloud-optimized deployment method.

Here’s a practical overview of how to install and deploy the tool using the PowerShell method.

What is the PowerShell Flow?

The PowerShell Flow, also known as PowerShell Installation, is purpose built for

  • Organizations using UEM software to install applications across the network

  • Environments that do not utilize Active Directory

  • IT teams seeking a flexible agent deployment

Step by Step Installation: PowerShell Method

1. Download & Launch

Begin by downloading the official MSI installer for the ChromeOS Readiness Tool from the ChromeOS Readiness Tool website. Launch the installer on an administrator’s device and complete the guided setup.

2. Configure Settings via Installer

Once the tool launches:

  • Select PowerShell Flow as your deployment method by clicking on the “Other Deployment Methods” option.

  • Sign in with a Google account, this will be used to access your web dashboard later.

  • Enter organization details, including your company name, address, and logo (optional).

3. Storage Configuration
  • PowerShell Flow supports only Google Cloud Storage (GCP Storage Buckets).

    • Network Shared Folders are not available for this method.

    • You must assign the storage.objectAdmin role to the tool’s service account to your GCP storage bucket.

4. Set Collection Preferences
  • Define the data collection period (in days).

  • Enable Browser Insights, if desired.

  • Choose whether to hide the tray application on employee devices.

5. Deploy via UEM or Script
  • Export the deployment package at the end of the configuration flow, which will be used to deploy to client machines.

  • Deploy the deployment package manually or through your UEM system.

  • Most importantly, export the private key and keep it securely, which will be used later to access the web dashboard.

  • No user action is required on employee devices post-deployment.

Security-First Architecture

Data collection is designed with privacy and security in mind:

  • Only the administrator who deployed the tool and possesses the generated private key can access the collected data.

  • All encrypted logs remain within your organization’s infrastructure until securely uploaded to GCP.

Dashboard Access and Insights

After data collection is complete, results are visualized on an interactive web-based dashboard:

Pro Dashboard (Included by default):

  • View overall domain and device readiness

  • Identify top used apps (foreground & background)

  • Access browser usage insights

  • Evaluate application compatibility and virtualization needs

 Partner Dashboard (for CSPs):

  • Allows partners to view multiple customer organizations and their detailed results per client using encryption keys

Top Benefits of the PowerShell Flow

  • Cloud-optimized for UEM-managed environments

  • Enterprise-grade encryption and data security

  • Manual control over deployment

  • Rich analytics and app usage breakdowns

  • No need for an Active Directory or GPOs

Conclusion

For cloud-first organizations using UEM platforms, the PowerShell Flow delivers an efficient, secure, and scalable path to ChromeOS migration. With detailed readiness insights and streamlined deployment, it equips IT leaders to drive modernization with confidence.Ready to begin?Visit the official ChromeOS Readiness Tool page to schedule a demo and explore the PowerShell deployment path best suited to your infrastructure.

Mastering Your ChromeOS Transition: The Essential Prerequisite Check
June 10, 2025

Mastering Your ChromeOS Transition: The Essential Prerequisite Check

In today’s fast evolving digital landscape, organizations are prioritizing secure, efficient, and cost-effective IT strategies. As many look to transition to a cloud-based operating system like ChromeOS, ensuring a smooth migration starts with proper planning and the right tools. One key element in this process is the ChromeOS Readiness Tool, designed to assess your existing IT environment for compatibility. But before the full deployment, there's a vital first step, running the Prerequisite Check Script.

What is the Prerequisite Check Script?

Before rolling out the ChromeOS Readiness Tool across your network, it’s important to ensure that your device has all the necessary prerequisites. That’s where the Prerequisite Check Script comes in. Its core function is to verify that your devices are properly set up for a smooth deployment of the readiness tool.

This lightweight script validates whether your device has all the necessary prerequisites in it and shows if there are any missing prerequisites, guiding the users to install them. This ensures that disruptions or errors are avoided later in the process and makes sure your ChromeOS migration journey starts on solid ground.

How to Obtain the Script

The Prerequisite Check Script is available through the official ChromeOS Readiness Tool website:

  1. Go to chromeosreadinesstool.com

  2. Navigate to the Resource Center or the relevant setup section

  3. Locate and download the Prerequisite Check Script along with any setup documentation.

Installing and Running the Script

To run the script:

  • Download the Script Click the Download button to get the PowerShell script.

  • Open Windows PowerShell Launch PowerShell on your Windows machine.

  • Navigate to the Script Directory Use the cd command to move to the folder where the script is located.

  • Copy the Script Path Right-click the downloaded script file and select Copy as path (or simply copy the file path).

  • Paste the Path into PowerShell Paste the copied path into PowerShell and press Enter.

  • Run the Script On a new line, type .\crt-prerequisites-check.ps1 and hit Enter again.

Upon successful execution of the script, it will clearly indicate whether the device meets all the necessary prerequisites. If any requirements are missing, the script will list them, allowing users to take corrective action before proceeding with deployment.

Why This Step Matters

Running the Prerequisite Check Script is more than a formality, it's a strategic move. It helps you:

  • Ensures System Readiness The script verifies whether the target machine meets all required prerequisites before installing the ChromeOS Readiness Tool.

  • Prevents Installation Failures Identifying missing components early helps avoid setup errors or incomplete installations.

  • Displays Clear Results After execution, it will clearly show if the machine is ready or what requirements are missing.

  • Saves Time and Effort By catching issues upfront, users reduce the risk of delays or repeated setup attempts later in the process.

  • Supports Smooth Deployment Running the script ensures a smoother, more predictable rollout of the ChromeOS Readiness Tool.

This proactive step sets the tone for the entire assessment, reducing the risk of wasted time, unexpected blockers, or compatibility surprises.

Lay the Groundwork for a Successful Migration

Before diving into full assessments, start with this essential checkpoint. By confirming your devices are ready for the ChromeOS Readiness Tool, you're investing in a smoother, smarter transition process. Whether you’re assessing hundreds of devices or just a few, this simple script ensures you’re starting off on the right foot.

Begin your ChromeOS migration journey the right way, start with the Prerequisite Check Script, and pave the way for a seamless, secure transition.

Understanding the ChromeOS Readiness Tool’s Data Collection and Uploading Process
June 9, 2025

Understanding the ChromeOS Readiness Tool’s Data Collection and Uploading Process

As more organizations embrace cloud first strategies, ChromeOS is becoming a compelling choice for secure, cost-effective, and agile IT environments. But a successful transition starts with understanding your current setup, and that’s where the ChromeOS Readiness Tool steps in.

This intelligent tool evaluates your environment across applications, devices, and peripherals to generate insights that help you plan a smooth migration. Here's a breakdown of how it collects, manages, and secures your data throughout the process.

Data Collection: Behind the Scenes

Once deployed, the ChromeOS Readiness Tool begins silently collecting data from the devices in your environment. Here's how it works:

  • Tray Icon & Status Monitor: On each client device, the tool runs in the background as a tray icon. A status monitor ensures both the data collector and data service remain active, automatically restarting them if needed.

  • Application Tracking: The data collector focuses only on the usage of the applications used in the device and a predefined list of background apps. It logs their start and stop times without interrupting the user experience.

  • Enterprise Flow Consideration: If you're using the Enterprise Flow, data collection starts approximately 90 minutes after deployment, once Group Policy settings are applied and the device is restarted.

  • PowerShell Flow Consideration:  Users should utilize a UEM solution to deploy the installation package and install the data collectors on client machines.

  • Temporary Storage: All collected data is first saved locally on each device. If a device is powered off during collection, the data won’t upload until it's back online.

This phase continues for the duration you set during deployment and culminates in a detailed readiness report generated from the collected data.

Data Uploading: Storage Options That Fit Your Infrastructure

Once collection is complete, the data service prepares and uploads the logs to your chosen storage location. The tool supports flexible options depending on your deployment type.

Enterprise Flow
  • Data can be stored in a network shared folder within your on premise infrastructure.

  • If GCP Cloud Storage is also enabled (or required by Pro/Partner usage), data is stored both in the cloud and in the shared folder.

  • To use GCP storage, you’ll need to grant the Storage Object Admin role to the provided service account in your GCP project.

PowerShell Flow
  • Data is uploaded to a GCP Cloud Storage Bucket only. Network shared folders are not used.

  • This flow is optimized for organizations without Active Directory and comes with Pro Dashboard access by default. The Partner Dashboard is also available if deployed by a service provider.

From Raw Logs to Actionable Insights

Once uploaded, the data powers the report generator that presents your orginization’s readiness status in a clear and structured way. This includes:

  • Organizational & Company Readiness: See overall readiness at a glance, including company/domain-level stats, device distribution, and readiness percentages.

  • Device-Level Insights: Dive into each device’s readiness status,such as Ready to Switch,Ready with Verification and Blocked from Switching.

  • Application Compatibility: Understand the number of apps which are Chrome Ready, Possibly Ready, or blockers for each device within the organization.

  • Exportable Reports: Download raw data in Excel format for deep-dive analysis on devices, applications, and peripherals along with the capability to download an executive summary of the report as a pdf.

With these insights, IT teams can plan and prioritize migration actions confidently, backed by real world data.

Conclusion

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool is more than just a scanner, it’s a strategic enabler. Its robust data collection, secure handling, and flexible storage architecture ensure your transition to ChromeOS is grounded in accurate insights and ironclad security.

By understanding how your data is collected, stored, and secured, you can deploy the tool with confidence and take the first step toward a modern, cloud-native IT environment.

Upcoming Features in the ChromeOS Readiness Tool: What’s Next?
June 8, 2025

Upcoming Features in the ChromeOS Readiness Tool: What’s Next?

As organizations continue evolving toward secure, efficient, and cloud-first IT infrastructures, the ChromeOS Readiness Tool has emerged as a key enabler. Designed to assess your current environment applications, devices, and peripherals, the tool helps teams evaluate readiness and plan smooth transitions to ChromeOS.

With continuous improvements and feature rollouts, the tool is becoming even more powerful. Here’s a look at the latest enhancements and what’s ahead in the development roadmap.

Recent Update: Virtualization Insights + Cameyo Recommendation

In Version 1.10.2, released on May 31, 2025, the tool introduced a powerful new feature: a dedicated Virtualization section on both the Partner and Pro dashboards.

A key part of this update is the Cameyo Recommendation, which provides actionable insights for applications marked as ‘Possibly Ready’ or ‘Blocker’. The tool:

  • Highlights of which apps can be virtualized using Cameyo

  • Filters apps by usage level (High/Low)

  • Flags Cameyo compatibility status 

  • Links directly to Cameyo website for further guidance

This gives IT teams the confidence to maintain access to possibly ready and blocker apps even if they aren’t natively ChromeOS compatible through strategic virtualization.

Looking Ahead: Roadmap of Upcoming Features

To support a broader range of migration scenarios, improve accessibility, and bring AI into the process, the development team is actively working on several exciting features:

  • Japanese Language Support

To better serve international users, full Japanese localization is being introduced to the ChromeOS Readiness Tool. This update will make the tool fully accessible to Japanese speaking IT teams, enabling them to interact with dashboards, assessment summaries, and configuration options in their native language.

This not only streamlines the tool’s usability for organizations based in Japan but also benefits global enterprises with local offices or clients in Japanese markets. The localization covers everything from domain readiness visuals to application categorization, making the deployment process, results interpretation, and migration planning far more intuitive for Japanese speaking users.

  •  MacOS to ChromeOS Migration Support

Until now, the ChromeOS Readiness Tool has focused primarily on Windows based environments. To expand its utility, a significant new feature is in development to support macOS environment assessments. This will enable organizations currently using Apple devices to evaluate how their existing macOS applications, devices, and configurations align with ChromeOS compatibility requirements.

With this addition, the tool will provide tailored insights for macOS systems similar to what is already offered for Windows, allowing IT teams in Apple centric organizations to assess risk, identify blockers, and explore virtualization strategies or alternative solutions. This broadens the tool’s value proposition and ensures cross-platform readiness for organizations operating hybrid environments or planning an ecosystem shift.

Final Thoughts

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool is more than a compatibility scanner, it's evolving into a strategic migration companion. With recent improvements in Cameyo recommendations, the tool is well on its way to becoming an all in one IT transformation guide.

To stay updated, visit the official site at chromeosreadinesstool.com and enable notifications for feature announcements, blog insights, and expert guidance.

Pro vs. Partner: Choosing and Using the Right ChromeOS Readiness Tool Dashboard
June 7, 2025

Pro vs Partner: Choosing and Using the Right ChromeOS Readiness Tool Dashboard

Migrating to ChromeOS is a strategic decision and success depends on a deep understanding of your current IT environment. The ChromeOS Readiness Tool simplifies this process through powerful assessments and a web-based dashboard that visualizes your organization's readiness.

But not all users interact with the tool the same way. Depending on your role, you’ll use either the Pro Dashboard or the Partner Dashboard. Here's what sets them apart and how to use them effectively.

The Pro Dashboard: For Enterprise Teams Managing Their Own Migrations

The Pro Dashboard is designed for organizations conducting their own ChromeOS readiness assessments. It provides a comprehensive view of your internal environment:

  • Company wide readiness metrics by application, device, and peripheral

  • Application usage analysis, including foreground and background categorization

  • Filtering tools for device readiness status and application tags

  • Drill downs to domain or application level insights

Accessing the Pro Dashboard
  1. Visit the web dashboard login page

  2. Sign in using your Google account

  3. Enter the private key generated during tool deployment

This key is required to unlock detailed readiness data and ensures access is restricted to authorized users.

Availability Based on Installation Flow
  • Enterprise Flow (with Active Directory/GPO): The Pro Dashboard is available only if GCP Cloud Storage is enabled for assessment results

  • PowerShell Flow (cloud-based, UEM-friendly): The Pro Dashboard is available by default

The Partner Dashboard: For Service Providers Managing Multiple Clients

The Partner Dashboard is built for Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) or consultants who support multiple client organizations through the ChromeOS migration process.

This dashboard allows you to:

  • Manage and monitor multiple customer environments

  • View readiness insights across each customer domain

  • Filter and explore device, application, and peripheral compatibility per organization

Accessing the Partner Dashboard
  1. Go to the web dashboard login page

  2. Sign in with your Google account

  3. Upload the customer’s encryption file (after data collection) to view their results securely

Availability Based on Installation Flow
  • Enterprise Flow: Available to CSPs when GCP Cloud Storage is selected

  • PowerShell Flow: Available when deployed by a service provider

Which Dashboard Should You Use?

  • Choose the Pro Dashboard if you are an enterprise IT admin evaluating your own environment

  • Use the Partner Dashboard if you are a service provider managing readiness across multiple clients

Security and Data Ownership

Regardless of which dashboard you use, data security is a core design principle:

  • All collected data remains within your organization’s control

  • Data is encrypted using AES and RSA protocols

  • Access to readiness insights requires a private key

  • Local log files are secured via the encryption process

  • Unauthorized access is prevented only the relevant parties can view the collected data

Conclusion

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool delivers tailored visibility through the Pro and Partner dashboards, helping organizations and service providers alike make informed, confident decisions during migration. By understanding which dashboard fits your role and how to securely access it you can fully leverage the tool’s capabilities and accelerate your ChromeOS transformation.

Solving for Blockers: Utilizing Virtualization Insights from the ChromeOS Readiness Tool
June 6, 2025

Solving for Blockers: Utilizing Virtualization Insights from the ChromeOS Readiness Tool

Migrating to a modern operating system like ChromeOS brings benefits in security, manageability, and cost-efficiency. But a common hurdle is application compatibility, particularly with legacy or specialized software that may not run natively on ChromeOS. These are known as "blocker" applications, and managing them effectively is essential for a smooth transition.

Identifying Blocker Applications

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool plays a key role in assessing compatibility across your organization. It scans installed Windows applications and classifies them as:

  • ChromeOS Ready

  • Possibly Ready

  • Blockers

While ready apps can transition easily, blockers require attention before migration. The tool helps IT teams identify these blockers early and assess remediation options, the most common being virtualization.

Virtualization as a Solution

When apps aren’t natively compatible with ChromeOS, virtualization allows users to securely access those applications remotely via a server or cloud-based solution. The ChromeOS Readiness Tool doesn’t stop at flagging blockers, it also provides insights into which applications are suitable for virtualization, helping teams plan accordingly.

Virtualization Insights Dashboard

A dedicated Virtualization section is available on the tool’s web dashboard. It includes:

  • A breakdown of all "Possibly Ready" and "Blocker" apps

  • Filtering options by usage level (e.g., high/low usage)

  • Compatibility insights with Cameyo, a leading virtualization solution

  • Tooltips that explain when apps are incompatible or under review

  • A link to the Cameyo website for deeper exploration

This helps teams prioritize which apps can be virtualized and understand when alternative migration plans are needed.

Access and Usage

These insights are available via the web-based dashboard,which presents the data in a more visual and comprehensive manner.Access to this data is protected by a private key, ensuring security and exclusivity for authorized personnel only.

Final Thought

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool gives IT leaders the clarity and tools to solve for blockers not just by identifying them, but by offering strategic virtualization paths. By integrating solutions like Cameyo, the tool empowers teams to minimize disruption and maximize continuity during migration.

This is how ChromeOS readiness becomes more than an assessment, it becomes a roadmap!

Beyond the Device: Assessing Peripheral Compatibility with the ChromeOS Readiness Tool
June 5, 2025

Beyond the Device: Assessing Peripheral Compatibility with the ChromeOS Readiness Tool

Migrating your organization’s IT infrastructure to a modern, cloud-based operating system like ChromeOS can unlock a host of benefits with enhanced security, reduced costs, and simplified management among them. But a successful migration involves more than just evaluating laptops and applications. One often overlooked yet vital component is peripheral compatibility.

That’s where the ChromeOS Readiness Tool comes in.

Peripheral Readiness: A Critical Migration Factor

While the ChromeOS Readiness Tool is widely recognized for assessing application usage and device compatibility, it also provides detailed insights into how well your existing peripherals, such as printers, scanners, and monitors, will function in ChromeOS. The ChromeOS Readiness Tool now assesses barcode scanner, receipt printer and label printer as well, which are newly updated.

These devices are integral to daily workflows. Incompatibility could mean disruptions to productivity or even the need for expensive replacements. ChromeOS Readiness Tool helps you avoid such surprises by identifying which peripherals are ready, potentially ready, or not compatible at all before migration begins.

Inside the Peripheral Dashboard

The intuitive web-based dashboard offers rich, at-a-glance insights into peripheral readiness:

  • The core readiness status of your organization is shown in percentage values.

  • Visual breakdown of device and peripheral distribution.

  • Comparative graphs displaying core vs. peripheral device readiness.

  • Detailed listings with device names, models, categories, readiness status, and device count.

  • Filtering options to narrow down devices based on their readiness status.

These insights are available within both the Pro and Partner dashboard views, helping IT administrators and service providers understand readiness levels across departments or client organizations.

Exportable Reports for Deep Dive Analysis

For more advanced analytics, ChromeOS Readiness Tool allows administrators to download raw data in Excel and PDF format. One especially valuable export is the "Peripheral Overview Report", which aggregates and summarizes peripheral readiness across the organization.

These exports can be used directly or plugged into data visualization platforms like Looker, Tableau, or Power BI to tailor insights for executive or technical audiences.

Proactive Planning Made Easy

By leveraging the peripheral compatibility insights from the ChromeOS Readiness Tool, organizations can take a holistic approach to migration planning. This proactive readiness check ensures minimal disruptions, smoother deployment, and a faster path to realizing the full benefits of ChromeOS.

Your Migration Dashboard: Navigating Insights with the ChromeOS Readiness Tool Web Dashboard
June 4, 2025

Your Migration Dashboard: Navigating Insights with the ChromeOS Readiness Tool Web Dashboard

Migrating to ChromeOS can unlock new levels of flexibility, simplicity, and security for your workforce. But to ensure a smooth transition, IT teams need complete visibility into the current state of their environment. That’s where the ChromeOS Readiness Tool  comes in, and at the heart of its value is the intuitive web dashboard.

The web UI transforms complex compatibility data into clear, actionable insights. Designed for ease of use, it allows you to assess application and device readiness at a glance while enabling deep dives into granular data for planning your migration with confidence.

A Clear Picture of Your Readiness

Upon logging into the dashboard, users are greeted with an entire organization readiness overview, a visual summary that reflects how prepared their environment is for migration to ChromeOS or ChromeOS Flex. From there, the dashboard breaks down your data by category, providing insight into:

  • Application compatibility

  • Device readiness

  • Peripheral support

  • Browser usage

These insights allow IT teams to make informed, data-driven decisions, reducing uncertainty and helping avoid surprises during migration.

Key Features of the ChromeOS Readiness Dashboard

1. Application Readiness Overview

  • Drill down by device to see which apps are used and their readiness.

  • View top background and foreground apps used across your organization and their compatibility status.

2. Device Compatibility Assessment

  • Identify which devices are ready for ChromeOS or require further action.

  • Use interactive pie charts to see the percentage breakdown of readiness statuses for each domain within the organization.

  • Filter and view detailed information for each device in your domain via sortable tables.

3. Peripheral and ChromeOS Flex Assessment

  • Get an overview of connected peripherals, printers, scanners, monitors, barcode scanner, receipt printer and label printer.

  • Additionally, see whether the core devices are compatible with ChromeOS Flex as well.

4. Browser & Extension Insights

  • Monitor browser usage across the organization, including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Vivaldi, and Brave.

  • View browser version breakdowns and detailed extension data.

Built-In Security and Access Controls

To protect sensitive organizational data it is made sure that the data is encrypted, following that the dashboard employs a private key-based access model. Only users who possess the private key generated during deployment can unlock and view the data. This ensures strict control over who can access migration insights.

Additionally, there are two dashboard versions available.

  • Pro Dashboard (For Direct Customers)

  • Partner Dashboard (For Partners)

Confidently Navigate Your Migration

The ChromeOS Readiness Tool’s web dashboard is more than a reporting interface, it’s a strategic migration planner. With visibility into every layer of compatibility, from applications to devices to peripherals, the dashboard enables IT teams to:

  • Streamline the transition process

  • Proactively address compatibility issues

  • Eliminate uncertainty with data-driven planning

By turning insights into action, the dashboard helps organizations reduce the complexity of migration and take full advantage of everything ChromeOS has to offer.