Overview
This article explains how to retrieve Windows Autopilot information for a Softdrive machine using the Softnet API.
The process involves initiating a request, tracking its execution, and retrieving the resulting data once the action completes.
Applies To
- Softnet API
- Softdrive Virtual Machines
- Administrators retrieving Autopilot device information
Prerequisites
- Access to Softnet API endpoints
- Valid authentication (API token or session)
- Computer ID of the target device
Procedure
- Access the Softnet API Documentation
- Open a browser and go to:
https://softnet.softdrive.co - Log in with your Softdrive credentials
- Navigate to Help → API Documentation
- Open a browser and go to:
- Retrieve the Computer ID
- Call the Get computers endpoint
- Locate the id field for the desired machine
- Request Autopilot Information
- Call the Get Windows Autopilot info endpoint
- Provide the Computer ID in the request
- Copy the returned computerAction ID from the response
- Check Action Status
- Call the Get computer action endpoint
- Use the computerAction ID obtained previously
- Wait until the status changes to success
- Retrieve Autopilot Data
- Once successful, review the statusDetails field
- The data will be returned in JSON format
- Extract the following information:
- Hardware Hash
- Windows Product ID
- Device Serial Number
Expected Result
The Autopilot information is successfully retrieved and displayed in JSON format, including hardware hash, product ID, and serial number.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the Computer ID is correct
- Verify API authentication is valid
- Allow a few seconds for the action to complete before checking status
- If status does not change to success, retry the request
- If issues persist, contact support@softdrive.co