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Computers in Asset Management

Introduction

Section titled “Introduction”

The following is a description of the Computers Node in Asset Management; it is available from the Unit Management entry. Every computer is a complex collection of components made by a variety of manufacturers. As time goes on, it can become difficult to keep track of which components are installed where, in the network. When an important driver update is released, for example, managers need to know which workstations employ the relevant component. And when distributing new software and operating systems, hardware requirements often need to be considered.
 
With Unit Management, managers can check the components of any workstation without needing to travel to the physical machine or open its enclosure. Out-of-date components and computers lacking sufficient RAM or disk space for newer applications can be found instantly anywhere in the network.
 
The computer properties which will be collected as described below. The different elements will be categorized.

Click on a computer might bring the following properties:

ElementEntryCategoryDescription
DetailsDate created
Last Agent ExecutionCapaInstaller
IP Address
Default userCapaInstaller
Current User
Install DateOperating System
Operation System
ChangelogChange Description
Comment
Date
Username
Inventory/hardwareSerial NumberBios informationSerial number, version
SMBiosVersionBios information
VersionBios information
Computer nameCapaInstaller
ContainerCapaInstaller
Service start modeCapaInstaller
Service statusCapaInstaller
CDROM DrivesCDROMDrive name
ProcessorCPUManufacturer, name, speed, type
Hard disk drivesHDDFile system, free space, size, volume name, volume serial number
Disk 0 ModelHDD
Disk 0 SizeHDD
Drive C: FilesystemHDD
Drive C: Free spaceHDD
Drive C: SizeHDD
Drive C: Volume NameHDD
Drive C: Volume SerialNumberHDD
Controller NameIDE Controller
ManufacturerIDE Controller
Available slotsMemory
Bank 0 (Mb)Memory
Total Memory (Mb)Memory
ManufacturerMonitor
ProducedMonitor
SerialMonitor
TypeMonitor
ManufacturerMouse
NameMouse
Device #1 Adapter TypeNetwork adapter
Device #1 MAC AddressNetwork adapter
Device #1 Network adapter manufacturerNetwork adapter
Device #1 Default GatewayNetwork Configuration
Device #1 DHCP EnabledNetwork Configuration
Device #1 DNS ServersNetwork Configuration
Device #1 Domain nameNetwork Configuration
Device #1 IP addressNetwork Configuration
Device #1 Subnet MaskNetwork Configuration
BuildOperating System
InstallDateOperating System
LanguageOperating System
Last Boot TimeOperating System
SerialNumberOperating System
Service PackOperating System
SystemOperating System
TypeOperating System
ManufacturerSystem
NameSystem
PC Creator BasedSystem
PC Creator ModeSystem
Inventory collectedTime
ManufacturerUSB
NameUSB
Current ColorDepthVideo Adapter
Current RefreshRateVideo Adapter
Current ResolutionVideo Adapter
NameVideo Adapter
RAM (MB)Video Adapter
TypeVideo Adapter
Inventory/softwareName
Version
Vendor
Last Usage
Last Usage Seconds
Number of Usages
Estimated Size
Install Date
Inventory/updates
Inventory/logon
Inventory/custom
Packages
Groups
Printers
Relations

Right-clicking on a computer group will bring the following possibilities:

ElementDescription
Create a new computerThis will create a new computer.

Right-clicking on a computer will bring the following possibilities:

ElementDescription
Set inactive/active
Work with relationsCreate a relation to e.g. a user.
If you want to…You can…
Set further attributes on a computerWork with assets to see how.
Work with computersWork with units to see how.
Understand detail viewDetail view to read about the view.