The JP1/Asset Information Manager program provides integrated management of corporate assets, such as software, hardware, and networks. You can manage the application of software by performing operations in the windows of JP1/Asset Information Manager.

You can use the information managed by JP1/Asset Information Manager to search devices on the basis of detailed conditions, and you can distribute software to identified devices. You can also check the distribution status of software. Note that the software to be distributed must have been packaged in advance by JP1/Software Distribution.

The following figure provides an overview of managing the application of software by linking JP1/Asset Information Manager.

Figure 2-65 Overview of managing the application of software by linking JP1/Asset Information Manager

From the operation window of JP1/Asset Information Manager, you can also view the operation history and software operation statuses collected by JP1/Software Distribution. In the operation window of JP1/Asset Information Manager, you can use the functions equivalent to those available in the Operation Log List window and the Software Operation Status window of JP1/Software Distribution.

For details about the JP1/Asset Information Manager functionality used to manage the application of software and the settings required for linkage, see the Job Management Partner 1/Asset Information Manager Planning and Setup Guide.