1. A method of searching a network, comprising: receiving a request to search a set of devices in a managed network, wherein the request includes a set of search parameters, the set of search parameters comprising at least one setting or configuration of the set of devices; establishing a secure channel with the set of devices in the managed network; initiating, over the secure channel, a search of the set of devices based on the set of search parameters; and collecting an identification of specific devices in the set of devices that match the set of search parameters.