Getting Started: Important Note

1. Basic Interface Description

The main window holds:

• 1. Computers to be inventoried and monitored (upper left pane)
• 2. Data groups, by which gathered data will be arranged: CPU, RAM, Videocard, etc. (bottom left pane)
• 3. Data obtained from the selected computer (right pane)

After the program is started for the first time, the local computer will be automatically added to the computers list. To view details on the computer, select the necessary data group on the tree, and the information on your computer will be displayed on the screen.

 

2. Gathering Data

The program allows three ways of gathering data from computers (which can be combined):

• 1. Remotely through WMI:
  Pros: Does not require configuring or installing anything on remote computers (in the majority of cases)
  Cons: Requires the administrative rights on remote computers and professional OS (XP Pro, Vista Business)
• 2. Agent Service:
  Pros: Does not require the administrative rights on remote computers and professional OS
  Cons: Requires time for installing and configuring agents on networked computers
• 3. Client Application (Offline):
  Pros: Does not require the administrative rights on remote computers and professional OS
  Cons: Requires time for installing and configuring clients on computers (network or offline)

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