Browser extensions
The cloud application metering browser extension runs in the context of the browser. It records the web pages the user visits. The data is stored locally on the computer, from where it is collected by the Snow Inventory Agent.
The available extensions and the applicable browsers and platforms are listed in the table below. Snow supports the deployment of extensions for browser versions that are supported by the respective vendor.
With the exception of Apple Safari, the extensions can be installed on the computers by the Snow Inventory Agent for Windows or macOS according to the agent's configuration.
Table 6. Cloud application metering browser extensions
| Browser | Platform | Extension name | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Windows macOS | Snow Web Application Metering | The extension is available in the Chrome Web Store. Snow Software is the official publisher of the extension. Windows registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\ExtensionInstallForcelist macOS .plist file: /Library/Managed Preferences/<username>/com.google.Chrome.plist |
| Microsoft Edge | Windows macOS | Snow Web Application Metering | The extension is available in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store. Snow Software is the official publisher of the extension. Windows registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExtensionInstallForcelist macOS .plist file: /Library/Managed Preferences/<username>/com.microsoft.Edge.plist |
| Mozilla Firefox | Windows macOS | FFCloudmetering.xpi | The extension is an add-on file that is distributed as an embedded resource in the agent itself. The extension is signed by Mozilla but not published on addons.mozilla.org (AMO). Windows registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\ExtensionSettings macOS .plist file: /Library/Preferences/org.mozilla.firefox.plist Note: Mozilla Firefox must be installed in /Applications and must be run at least once before the extension can be installed. |
| Apple Safari | macOS | snow-web-application-metering | The extension is installed independently of the macOS agent, see Install Apple Safari browser extension. |