We're managing a situation at our company where we provide Windows Server VMs for developers to work on, mainly for security reasons since we don't allow them to set up anything on their laptops. We also don't give them admin rights on these VMs due to some past incidents, and right now, we're handling all software installations manually. This has become pretty overwhelming for our sysadmin team as they constantly receive requests for new tools. I'm searching for a solution similar to our company portal that allows users to install approved software without needing admin rights. Is there a tool out there that could help us achieve this on our servers? Seeking suggestions from those with hands-on experience!
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Some organizations opt for tools like Ivanti or ManageEngine to create a catalog of approved apps for server environments. If you're looking for something lighter, you might consider scripting a menu of pre-approved installers using PowerShell or Chocolatey packages. This way, developers can trigger installations without needing elevated permissions since the installers can run under a service account with the necessary rights.
Would they be able to install larger applications like Visual Studio? It's pretty hefty and includes plugins too.