Software Identification Manager: Applications Library

The Applications Library enables Vector AM to identify the applications installed on Client PCs. Each entry in the library contains the details of directories, files and file properties that uniquely identify an application. When you run a software inventory operation, Vector AM checks the files detected on a Client against each entry in the library; if the files meet the criteria specified in an entry, the Software Identification Manager reports a confirmed installation of the application. Use the Applications Library tab to view and change the rules with which Vector AM identifies applications on Client PCs.

Using the Applications Library

The Application pane at the top of the window displays the definitions with which Vector AM identifies applications on Client PCs. It lists the name of the application, the application type and the vendor. The Version field displays the version of the application identified by the application, or an * if the definition identifies multiple versions. To display the identification rules for a definition, select its entry in the list. To add a new definition, or to work with the Applications Library, right-click an entry in the applications menu.

The Rule pane at the bottom of the window displays the identification rules for the selected application definition. To display the rules associated with an application definition, select the definition in the top pane. To add or modify the application definition, right-click a rule to display the rule menu.

Related Topics

Adding Applications to the Applications Library

Adding Applications to Applications Library using the Wizard

Adding and Editing Application Recognition Rules

Choosing Application Recognition Rules

Overview

Confirmed Identifications

Provisional Identifications

Registry Identifications

Unidentified Software