Extending the Applications Library

Vector Asset Management includes an extensive library of common applications that enables it to identify the software installed on Client PCs. However, because many organizations create their own software and new applications are released all the time, the Software Identification Manager also includes the ability to add new applications to the library and to modify existing definitions. Use the Application Properties dialog to extend the Applications Library and optimize the software inventory operations for your organization.

To add an application to the Applications Library:

1    Right-click in the Applications pane and choose Add Application, Build Custom Definition from the shortcut menu.

2    Type the name of the software in the Name field.

3    In the Type field, click the down arrow and select a category of software that best describes how the application is used. Alternatively, enter a new category.

4    In the Vendor field, click the down arrow and select the vendor from the list. Alternatively, enter the name of a new vendor.

5    If you want to use this definition to identify only one version of the application, type the version number in the Version field. If you want to identify multiple versions of the application, type *.

6    Enter any extra information about the application in the Comment field.

7    If you have purchased a specific number of licenses for this application, type the number of licenses in the License limit field.

8    In the Platform list, select the type of computer on which you want to use this application definition.

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

10   If this application is used under a concurrent licensing agreement and you want Vector AM to calculate concurrent usage data on this application for use in Software Metering reports, select Enable concurrent use monitoring for this application.

11   Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog. The application definition is selected in the Applications Library. Right-click the Rule pane and choose an entry in the shortcut menu to add recognition rules for the application.

To modify the application properties for an existing definition:

1    Right-click the application in the Application pane, then choose Application Properties from the shortcut menu.

Related Topics

Adding and Editing Definition Rules