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The Real Scoop on Agent-Based IT Asset Management Technology (Part 4 of 4)

Posted on Thursday, October 29th, 2009
This is the final post in my blog series addressing the many myths and misconceptions about agent-based IT asset management technology.  The four parts to the series are as follows: Intro: The Great Debate Agent Deployment Data Collection Network and End-User Impact Part 4: Network and End-User Impact Another common fallacy about agent-based technologies is that they create a significant burden on the network. In the past, available bandwidth was, in fact, a legitimate concern; but network...

The Real Scoop on Agent-Based IT Asset Management Technology (Part 3 of 4)

Posted on Monday, October 26th, 2009
This post is part 3 of 4 of a series of articles addressing many of the common misconceptions associated with agent-based asset management solutions.  The four parts in this series are: Intro: The Great Debate Agent Deployment Data Collection Network and End-User Impact Part 3: Data Collection Another misconception we occasionally hear is that agent-less solutions can scan and collect information from more machines, more quickly.  I’m not entirely certain how this assumption came to...

The Real Scoop On Agent-Based IT Asset Management Technology (Part 2 of 4)

Posted on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
This post is part 2 of 4 of a series of articles addressing many of the common misconceptions associated with agent-based asset management solutions.  The four parts to the series are as follows: Intro: The Great Debate Agent Deployment Data Collection Network and End-User Impact Part 2: Agent Deployment One reason computer inventory agents have developed a reputation for being “invasive” is because they physically reside on end-user machines.  In contrast, agent-less technologies...

The Real Scoop On Agent-Based IT Asset Management Technology (Part 1 of 4)

Posted on Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Part 1) The Great Debate Having read (and responded to) comments to Martin Thompson’s recent blog post about the pros and cons of using agent-based IT asset management technology, I felt compelled to articulate my perspective on the subject.  It’s a topic that seems to generate a fair share of controversy, and although I may live to regret stirring the pot (novice blogger that I am), I believe the arguments in favor of agent-based technology have been generally under-represented, poorly...
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