1.3.5 Working with the Inventory module

In the Inventory module, you can check the current status of managed devices by viewing device information, installed software information, and other information. If the agent is installed on a computer, you can turn the computer on or off from the Inventory module and send messages to the user.

The Inventory module provides the following views:

• Overview view

• Device Inventory view

• Revision History view

• Software Inventory view

Each view is described next.

Overview view

The panels in this view provide a summary of the devices and software managed by JP1/IT Desktop Management 2.

Device Inventory view

In this view, you can view information about managed devices, check whether a device is on or off, and so on. You can also perform operations on managed devices, such as sending messages to users, turning computers on and off, and controlling computers remotely.

Details about the device you select in the upper pane of the information area is shown in the tabs in the lower pane. This includes system information, hardware information, information about installed software, and security information.

Revision History view

This view displays changes in the configuration of managed devices, including the CPU, memory, and IP addresses. By checking the revision history, you can easily find invalid configuration changes.

Software Inventory view

In this view, you can manage software installed on managed computers. This allows you to view a list of computers on which a particular software product is installed, designate software as prohibited software in a security policy, and so on.

Details about the software you select in the upper pane of the information area is shown in the tabs in the lower pane. This includes software information and a list of computers on which the software is installed.

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