3.2.1  Evaluating the management target

Investigate and decide the management targets (what is to be managed) and what information about each management target is to be managed. The parentheses following each list item indicate the section that provides a detailed explanation.

• For managing devices:

  • Types of devices such as PCs, displays, printers, and hubs (subsection 4.1.1(1))

  • Information to be managed that is related to devices, such as group names, contracts, and problems (subsection 4.1.1(2))

• For managing software:

  • Software types such as shareware and freeware (subsection 4.1.2(1))

  • Information to be managed that is related to software, such as the number of licenses being used and detailed licensing modes (subsection 4.1.2(2))

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