If you manage multiple firewalls, do not create separate shortcuts. The launcher maintains a "Device Selector" or history of previously connected IPs, allowing you to switch between firewalls quickly without re-entering credentials (if saved).
Keep a portable copy of the .jar file and a portable Java 8 runtime on a USB stick. When you inevitably encounter an ASA that refuses to load in Chrome, you will thank yourself. asdm-idm launcher
Cisco is clearly pushing toward and the Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) for cloud management. However, the ASDM-IDM Launcher will not disappear soon. There are thousands of ASAs still in production as edge firewalls, VPN concentrators, and remote office devices. If you manage multiple firewalls, do not create
Symptom: Java throws a security popup preventing the launch. Cause: Modern Java security settings block applications signed with weak algorithms (SHA1) or self-signed certificates. Fix: When you inevitably encounter an ASA that refuses