Hardware Inventory
The purpose of a hardware inventory is to determine the hardware attributes, configurations, and connected devices associated with individual or multiple computers. Conducting a physical hardware inventory can be extremely time-consuming and error-prone. Even with a semi-automated approach (i.e. WMI collection tool or USB drive running an inventory script), it requires that information be collected and documented on a machine-by-machine basis — hardly an efficient process.
Fortunately, there are various hardware inventory tools that completely automate the process of collecting information about the hardware capabilities of computers. Such tools ideally gather data such as computer name, CPU type and speed, memory, disk space, network card address and manufacturer, serial number, and custom parameters you specify.
Among other uses, a hardware inventory tool is a critical part of desktop migration planning: it helps identify computers that need to be upgraded or replaced so that accurate project budgets and timeframes can be established.
Hardware Inventory Made Easy
Express Software Manager delivers powerful hardware inventory capabilities that help you keep tabs on all the hardware and software deployed across your network environment. With Express Software Manager, you can discover and track hardware inventory details such as computer name, serial number, memory, manufacturer, CPU speed and type, network card address, and much, much more.
Keith Phillips, Systems Engineer, Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund
