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hardware and software inventory since 1990.

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v7 Overview

installation

remote audit (Windows)

agent audit (any platform)

import files

get reports

audit range

auto network detection (Windows)

software detection and dictionary

license management

enhanced html reports

intuitive tree navigation

user questionnaire

auto data import

database options

Online Help

Support

Licensing

User Comments

Users

Are you in control?

Why iInventory?

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A leading network administration tool for hardware & software inventory since 1990

Automatically collect and report corporate IT assets data for financial decisions, helpdesk efficiency, resource redeployment, security and legal issues, software license compliance, pre-rollout analysis, insurance and mergers - and more

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Features Summary

Audit Steps

• do you know how many desktops you have?

• how many different software applications?

• do you need them all?

• are you getting the best deal when buying software?

• are you legal?

• if audited, could you locate your proof of license and purchase?

• do you control software being installed by staff?

• do you have a software policy?

• does everybody understand the policy?

• are you exposing yourselves to viruses?

• what would happen to your business if you lost your systems?

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What do you really know about the computers in your organization? If you cannot answer all these questions, you are not in control

Start with an inventory audit of your hardware and software - and schedule regular automatic repeat audits

Our software makes automated collection and access to audit data easier than you might have imagined

Are you in control?


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• easy to install and use – no specialist help needed

• inventory agents for most major OS

• complete product – no unexpected costs

• power features there when required

• designed for all sizes of organization

• console flexibility

• audit up to 100,000 computers

• versatile deployment methods

• lightweight low impact inventory agents

• no TSRs* – avoids conflicts *Mac agent optional APP acts as TSR for auto network auditing

• network light - audit data files average 50k per computer

• pedigree - 15 years development and 4m licenses issued

Why iInventory?

On demand information. Reliable inventory data is essential to manage and control IT assets

Having audited your computers for their hardware and software configurations you can selectively report your audit data in relevant formats

Audit process options and popular key product features are addressed in this overview


1. install iInventory console

2. scan and run on-demand remote audit (Windows)

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build and run agent for a Windows, Mac or Linux audit

3. import audit data

4. run reports

Audit steps

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• install console on Windows 2000, XP, 2003 server, Vista

• multiple console installations permitted

• space required:

- for download file with support components 50mb - installation 20mb - per audit database 1.8mb (empty) to multi-gigabyte - 500 records typically 60-80mb

• central or local audit data management

• databases can mirror user groups

Installation

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You need install the console to the network only if others need supervisory access to iInventory.


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Remote audit Windows

Remote audit for Windows is the quickest and easiest way to audit these computers

Collects hardware and software information. Auto network detection lets you select the machines to be audited


• on-demand audit of Windows computers detected on the

network from the console

• detailed hardware and software configuration via WMI technologies

• single, groups or all computers

• no inventory agent required

Remote audit

• scan entire network from console using NetBIOS

• Active Directory or IPaddress to discover assets that you wish to remote audit

Auto network detection

• click-through Agent Wizard and create re-usable editable agent for a Windows, Mac or Linux audit

• select detection method fast registry detection OR fast registry detection + in-depth full file scan

• high level configuration options

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Agent audit Windows, Mac or Linux

Agent information

Agents can collect more data

than remote audit

An easy way to reach computers that cannot be remote audited

Display message to users, or run stealth audit


Run agent on target computers

• nothing installed on targets, minimizing conflicts note: Mac agent optional APP acts as TSR for auto network auditing

• non interruptive – users log in and work normally

• distribution flexibility floppy disk, e-mail, LAN, WAN, internet, intranet, login script, USB disk

• scheduler option for repeat audits, and the files to be captured or tracked

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• import of remote audited files is automatic

• import agent-generated files to database via console

• audit records updated and changes tracked

• software dictionary updates from web server if required

• agent import function can also be automated

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Import files

You may import audit data from Windows, Mac and Linux computers into a single database for cross-platform reporting


Run reports• choose from standard reports

• view in html or grid

• user definable reports – click & build or advanced

• expert custom report service free with support

• standard SQL query language

• use powerful report/query functions in MS Access or SQL Server

Track hardware and software changes between audits by running the ‘Changes’ report. Hardware fields monitored are user-defined to any level of detail

• audit range - Windows, Mac, Linux• complete product with no extra costs • fast and highly configurable• stealth audits option• three open database options – use with other applications• auto network detection of assets (Windows)• remote 'on demand' remote audits (Windows)• in-depth full file scan audit option• software detection and dictionary system• software license management• html reports• intuitive tree-style navigation

Features summary

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The v7 console has a powerful and robust modern interface

It is even easier to use with new features like remote audit, drag and-drop report columns, field renaming and switching report views between grid and html formats


Information collected

Audit range

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Windows all workstation and server operating systems 95 / 98 / Me / NT 4.x / 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista

Linux workstations and servers RedHat / SuSe / Mandrake / Mandriva / CentOS / Ubuntu / Gentoo

Mac workstations and servers with OS 8.1+ / 9.x / OS X


Dictionary information

Detection information

Software detection and dictionary

• two detection methods 1. fast registry detection 2. fast registry detection + in-depth full file scan

• comprehensive master dictionary 130,000+ definitions for 28,000+ applications and increasing • flexible users can add / modify software definitions, e.g. custom software

• advanced web based master dictionary learns anonymously from user consoles to predict demand for software definitions. Web connection required but can be disabled for privacy

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• improved feature associating licenses with software packages, operating systems and computers

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Software license management


Report example

Enhanced html reports • easier sharing of audit data with others

• enhanced reports - view in HTML or grid format

Intuitive tree navigation• simplified navigation of assets and reports with quick drill down into individual assets

Auto data import• powerful and easy to use automatic data import feature

User questionnaire

• optionally displays form to users when agent runs • requests or forces users to add information that cannot be auto-detected

• typically for admin data – location, sticker number etc.

• fully customizable

• powerful user-friendly admin utility

• specify required data via fields that you add to the form

• there are also user-defined fields and administration fields for further flexibility in capturing additional information

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Database options

• MS Access 2000 Default database included within product download

• SQL Server You need an SQL Server license. This can be on a different PC but connection to the SQL server machine needed as required

• MSDE / SQL Server ‘lite’ Free basic version of SQL Server. Separate license not required. Supplied pre-configured for ease of installation

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MSDE information

■ It is possible to connect most large database formats such as Oracle and DB2 to databases created using iInventory


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• extensive knowledgebase search

• browse help file, which periodically updates console

• quick start tutorial

• support portal for raising and tracking tickets

• custom report requests

• custom report library

Online help

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Website resources are on several levels – from FAQ to knowledgebase keyword search, through to a full Help system which is also within the console


• one year support included with new licenses• longer term economy support options• renewable at any time, even when expired• upgrades and versions as available• web access to software dictionary• custom reports service• exception: One Time Use license

Software and technical support

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software support

• online 24/7 support portal - submit a trouble ticket and track progress - full knowledgebase search• LIFETIME e-mail and telephone assistance• when we say support - we mean support

technical support

iInventory licenses are perpetual and will not expire.

The expiry date in the console refers to software support. Continue using the product - but for upgrades entitlement and access the web master software dictionary you may renew your software support


• 10 nodes full function time-unlimited download• 100 nodes 30 days option

• perpetual use or 90 days use • sold either ‘per node’ or economy multiples of 50• expand license size at any time• enterprise licenses • government and education sectors program • service provider traveling license• competitive upgrade program• a node is one PC, server, Mac or Linux computer peripherals and ‘other equipment’ records do not affect license size

Licensing

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• e-mailed license key updates download and registers license

licenses

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free evaluation

Buy direct or ask your preferred reseller or VAR to order on your behalf


“We have used the software for many years. iInventory is a powerful inventory tool and we are very pleased to be users.”

SC Magazine Audit Tools Group Test “iInventory is a no-nonsense product with which to tackle the auditing task.“

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“iInventory is truly a World Class Program. It allows me to inventory all the PCs on our network automatically.”

“iInventory has been wonderful for us. We incorporated it with a SQL database to provide web based access to all necessary individuals. It is very easy to use and provides us with all the data we need to track in the IT department.”

Ericsson

Masterfoods USA

IITC Corp.

Siemens Business Services

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User comments

“iInventory gives us the upper hand on license management. The rapid response from support has been a big help when questions and new needs appear.”

Busy users don’t write in unless they mean it

However pleased you are with your evaluation it can be reassuring to know that you are in good company

“We reviewed Express and Centennial against iInventory. Both had excellent features but neither could compete with the flexibility of the iInventory console.”

Reliant Energy


CorporateABN AMROAlcoa Mill ProductsAXPO InformatikASEC ManufacturingAudiBBCBear StearnsCisco SystemsCitrix Systems ConairDisetronic Medical SystemsDomino SpAEidosEricssonExelFedex FreightGATX RailGoodyear Dunlop TiresGuinnessHitachi Metals AmericaInstitute of Internal AuditorsInternational Truck and Engine L-3 CommunicationsLaboratoires AeternaMasterfoods USAMinnesota Public RadioMitsubishi ElectricOki EuropePhilips Medical SystemsPure Fishing AmericaRoadstone DublinSaabSharp Manuf. Co. of AmericaSiemensSNC-LavalinSyncrude CanadaUPS Logistics GroupVereinigte Motor-VerlageWPP Group WoolpertWyeth Pharmaceuticals

GovernmentCity of Nampa IDColorado Dept of RevenueLouisiana Housing Finance AgencyMinistry of Defence N. IrelandMissouri Dept of CorrectionsNHS Borders UKNorth Dakota Dept of TransportNPOL Organisatie, NetherlandsNSW Office of State RevenueNYC Office of Mgmt & BudgetOrkney Islands CouncilScott County MNState of Washington, AOCState of WyomingS Yorkshire Pension Authorities UKU.S. Air ForceU.S. NavyWorld Food Program

EducationBrentwood School CALongwood University VAMIT Lincoln Laboratory MAPenn State UniversityPomona College CAStanford University CAState University of New YorkUniversity of Cambridge UKUniversity of Cincinnati OHUniversity of MinnesotaUniversität Zürich, SwitzerlandWest Lothian College UKWilton Public Schools CT

Service providersEDSHewlett-PackardHoneywellIBMiHotdeskLanrex Consulting Services NSW

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