Inventory Management In Full Action: Knowledge and Features

Here is everything you need to know to build your IT asset inventory and keep your devices tracked and safe!

In order to consolidate an IT Asset Management strategy, you have to coordinate a wide range of practices. But, it's pretty fair to say that Inventory Management creates the foundation for everything else to work smoothly.   An IT asset inventory is your ITAM roadmap. It brings together all the hardware, software, and cloud assets in a thorough and updated record. You have to get it right to make sure you have the information needed to track your devices and keep them safe throughout their lifecycle.   Doing this manually, or relying on inefficient solutions, simply isn't good or trustworthy enough. And it will end up costing you time and money, affecting your goals in the long run.   In this installment of the InvGate Digest we will explore the practices that make up Inventory Management and all the features a solid ITAM tool must include (and, of course, how they work!).   Buckle up, and let's get going! IT Asset Inventory: Definition, Scope, Management, and Best Practices It's always good to start with the basics, and this thorough guide does it for you. Here is everything you need to know about how an IT asset inventory works.   Read more Excel for Asset Management: 10 Reasons to Ditch your Spreadsheet ASAP   When it comes to tools, your first choice might be to work with what you have or go for a free option. Read on to see why this is strongly not recommended.   Read more Top 9 Best IT Inventory Management Software in the Market   Now that you know which solutions won't really do the trick, you can leverage this guide we have put together with the best options out there to choose from.    Read more How to Get a Unified IT Asset Inventory in 24 Hours Okay, enough theory for now. Let's have a look at what this looks like in action. Learn how to get a unified inventory in just 24 hours.   Read more Agent vs. Agentless ITAM: What Are Their Differences – And Why You Need Both?   But how is it done? Agent and agentless methods work together to scan and incorporate devices across your whole IT environment. Have a look at how it's done.   Read more IT Asset Discovery: What is it, How it Works, And Why You Need it     It doesn't end there, though. IT asset discovery tools also come in to make sure your inventory is complete and updated.      Read more 7 Steps to Develop an Effective IT Asset Management Strategy There you have it! All this knowledge will enrichen your whole ITAM strategy. And, if you're still eager to learn more, you can finish off checking out what a full on strategy should include.   Read more InvGate, 2093 Philadelphia Pike #2491, Claymont, Delaware 19703, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences