Configure Clients Operation: Directory Snapshot Settings

Software Inventory data for Clients is transferred to the Site database as a compressed snapshot of the drives available on the PC. By default, Vector AM collects software inventory data for all drives on each Client PC. However, because the directory snapshot can represent a significant load for PCs, you can use the Directory snapshot tab to limit the drives for which you maintain an inventory. For example, if all the software on a Client is installed on its C: drive, use this option to limit the inventory snapshot to the C drive.

To configure the directory snapshots for Client PCs:

1    Select the Directory snapshot tab.

2    Select the Modify Setting check boxes of the settings you want to change:

Enable directory snapshot Clear this check box to prevent the collection of all software inventory data.

Snapshot drives To restrict the software inventory collection to specific drives, enter the drives in this field using a comma-separated list. For example, to collect inventory data from only the C and E drives of the Clients, type C,E. This setting has no effect when directory snapshots are not enabled on the target Clients.

Enable VersionInfo Some software manufacturers encode software version information in application files. Select this check box to enable the collection of version information by Clients.

VersionInfo Files By default, Clients collect version information from *.EXE, *.DLL and *.OCX files. Use this setting to collect version information from other types of file.

VersionInfo Excludes Use this setting to prevent Clients from checking files in specific directories for version information.

Enable compression By default, the software inventory data is compressed before it is transferred to the offline area. To prevent the Client from compressing the inventory file, clear this check box.

3    Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog. You can now apply your settings changes to Clients by clicking the Configure Clients operation.

Related Topics

Customizing the Configure Clients Operation

Inventory Analysis Settings

Miscellaneous

Offline Area Settings

Pre- and Post-Process Settings

Software Metering Settings

User Prompt Settings