The get user inventory information facility is provided as one method for the managing server to obtain client information. This facility creates a list of information that the managing server wants to obtain from clients, and then sends the list to the clients as a request for entry of information. The client user receiving an input request from the managing server must enter the applicable information as appropriate.

Items whose input is requested by the managing server constitute the user inventory information, and it is entered in the Software Distribution - Update User Information dialog box. A client whose user inventory information is not provided may not be able to start Package Setup Manager, depending on how server settings are specified.

Organization of this section

11.5.1 Displaying the Software Distribution - Update User Information dialog box

11.5.2 Procedure for entering user inventory information