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# DEX Content Playbook reference

# DEX Content Playbook reference {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Reference topics provide additional information about policies and check definitions provided by DEX Content Playbook.
* **[DEX policies for macOS](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9F2C_WXDiFsGUWySyxVGJw)**   
  Policies for macOS are guidelines and rules to promote that the application is used in a consistent, secure, and conforming manner. DEX policies your organization to reduce the risk of data breaches, improve data quality and accuracy, and optimize application performance and availability.
* **[DEX policies for Windows devices](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/tFIEbHgfYRCO5AwCUkyk0A)**   
  Policy reference for DEX monitoring on Windows devices. Use this reference to understand available check instances, frequencies, and parameters for application, network, and device monitoring.
* **[DEX policies for persistent VDIs](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/wwbfrvWuFsIRE9D7NWcQfA)**   
  Policy reference for DEX monitoring on Windows persistent Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI). Use this reference to understand available check instances, frequencies, and parameters for application, network, and device monitoring.
* **[DEX policies for non-persistent VDIs](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/k6N_MNCQTL2araYl1iwdWA)**   
  Policy reference for DEX monitoring on Windows non-persistent (NP) Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI). Use this reference to understand available check instances, frequencies, and parameters for application, network, and device monitoring.
* **[DEX check definitions for macOS](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/RL4WmAl1jJAKS9J_7vSv~Q)**   
  Check definitions for macOS are predetermined sets of rules and criteria that assess the performance, security, and conformance of macOS devices. These checks can cover various aspects such as CPU usage, memory usage, battery details, and firewall status.
* **[DEX check definitions for Windows](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/XXb_mPf7bdXu5vNmurCIZw)**   
  Check definitions for Windows are predetermined sets of rules and criteria that assess the performance, security, and conformance of Windows devices. These checks can cover various aspects such as CPU usage, memory usage, network tests, network bytes, and logged-in users.