Network Inventory Advisor

Network Inventory Advisor is a network management software solution designed to assist organizations in efficiently managing and auditing their network assets. According to the vendor, it offers comprehensive insights into network devices, software installations, hardware details, and software license compliance. This software is suitable for companies of all sizes, catering to the needs of IT administrators, network administrators, system administrators, IT managers, and asset managers across various industries.

Key Features

Automatic Data Collection: According to the vendor, Network Inventory Advisor automatically gathers pertinent data on network devices, providing detailed information on operating systems and device statistics. It also allows users to add custom data and track network changes.

Software Inventory Management: The software provides a comprehensive software inventory and license compliance audit, as claimed by the vendor. It tracks software installations, versions, licenses, and services on all computers. Additionally, it supports license aggregation, collection, and management for major software products from over 500 vendors.

Hardware Inventory Scanning: According to the vendor, the software conducts thorough scans to retrieve hardware details such as CPU, memory, system specifications, audio & video capabilities, and peripherals. It assists in planning mass upgrades, troubleshooting hardware issues, and provides make and model information for company equipment.

Computer Inventory: Network Inventory Advisor offers various scanning options, as stated by the vendor, to ensure fast and reliable computer inventory. It supports Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and SNMP devices.

Asset Management: The software enables the tracking and reporting of standalone assets, including printers, keyboards, sound devices, and office furniture, as mentioned by the vendor. It provides a comprehensive overview of both IT and non-IT assets.

Network Management: According to the vendor, Network Inventory Advisor helps maintain a smoothly running network by tracking hardware and software resources, managing repairs, upgrades, system configuration, performance, and security.

Software License Management: The software assists organizations in maintaining compliance with vendor requirements by determining if they have the appropriate number of licenses for installed software, as claimed by the vendor. It collects licensing information for more than 500 independent software vendors, including Microsoft and Adobe.