# How well does Ansible manage Windows desktops?

**URL:** <https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-well-does-ansible-manage-windows-desktops/17147>\
**Category:** Ansible Project\
**Tags:** windows\
**Created:** [December 26, 2014, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-well-does-ansible-manage-windows-desktops/17147 "2014-12-26T18:39:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![Damien\_Hull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Damien\_Hull](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Damien_Hull)\
**Post date:** [December 26, 2014, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-well-does-ansible-manage-windows-desktops/17147/1 "2014-12-26T18:39:21Z")

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I’m bran new to Ansible. It was recommended by a friend. Here’s my situation.

1. I’m an IT manager searching for a solution to manage about 130 Windows workstations & laptops.
2. I would like to pull information from these computers.
3. I would like to force Windows updates.
4. I would like to remotely install applications and application updates when needed
5. Just like other IT departments, I have no budget for this project.

Is Ansible a good fit for my situation?

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Nico\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/46a35a/32.png) [@Nico\_K](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Nico_K)\
**Post date:** [December 27, 2014, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-well-does-ansible-manage-windows-desktops/17147/2 "2014-12-27T08:10:37Z")

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Hi Damien,

Looking at what you are trying to accomplish I’d suggest you look into Microsoft’s Active Directory and the use of GPO’s.

Regards,  
Nico