Using Vector Asset Management

Manage your Hardware Assets

Vector AM can collect system and hardware information from any platform from DOS to Windows Vista. A wealth of accurate hardware configuration information is available and key system details are checked for changes. Like other data in Vector AM, the stored Hardware Inventory can be used as a basis for creating your own groups, based on SQL Filter Expressions. You can organize your managed PCs into groups based on Departments, Domains, CPU types and operating systems.

Collect User Information

To aid in asset data gathering, the customizable user-prompting facility gathers user and desktop related information such as location, department, cost code, phone number and other asset information. This information gathering can be targeted at any subset of your managed PCs. User data entry is simplified and made more reliable with pick-lists and data validation control.

Effective Software Inventory

Find out what software is installed on your networked PCs at the click of a button. The Applications Library and discovery utilities included in Vector AM identifies many commercial applications. The Software Identification Manager includes a powerful Software Identification Wizard that helps you can define recognition rules for custom applications simply and quickly.

Analyze Software Distribution

The Package Policy Manager enables you to plan, control and monitor the rollout of software to your organization’s users. You can use it to help manage software requirements across the network, to control your organization’s spending by monitoring license usage, and to identify the use of prohibited or illegal software. Used with Software Metering, it helps you control costs and target your budget more effectively.

Report Library

Over 50 pre-formatted Reports are supplied with Vector AM, covering the whole range of Desktop Management information. The Vector Portal can be used to display the results of reports using a standard web browser, eliminating the need to install the Vector AM Console on all subscribers' PCs.

Reliable Software Distribution

Consistent, automated installation of today’s applications, including system-level packages such as Windows Service Packs.

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