Software Identification Wizard: Software Properties

When you run a software inventory operation, it compares the files found on Clients with the software identification rules from the Applications Library to compile a list of applications installed on the selected PCs. Use the Software Identification Wizard to add new applications to the Applications Library.

To specify the details of the application:

1    In the Applications Library, right-click the Applications pane and choose Add Application, Software Identification Wizard. The Software Properties dialog is displayed.

2    In the Name field, enter the name of the application, or click the down arrow and select the name from the list.

3    In the Type field, enter a category for the application, or click the down arrow and select the category from the list.

4    In the Vendor field, enter the name of the application's manufacturer.

5    If you have purchased a specific number of licenses for this application, type the number of licenses in the Licenses field.

6    Select an entry in the Platform list to specify the operating system to which the identification rule applies.

7    If you want to identify an application but do not want to manage it, select Hide this application in asset management and software inventory reports.

8    Click Next to create identification rules for the application. The Sample Location dialog is displayed.