Steel Network Inventory

Since most businesses rely on an internal network where all work computers are connected, it's mandatory to keep good track of devices and software components. Needless to say that it's all done easier with the help of specialized computer applications such as Steel Network Inventory, which scans your network, performs snapshot checks and a lot more management tools.

After a successful deployment, the application can be set to scan your local network in order to enlist all connected devices. This can be configured, with the possibility to set IP range to look up devices or load list from a file.

The tool is best used by a network administrator, with proper authentication being required so that info can be gathered. Once the side panel enlists items connected to your network, you can start selecting targets to audit. The application is capable of gathering thorough data regarding both hardware and software components, providing a clever overview of both sections.

What's more, an option enables you to take a system snapshot with configurations, with the possibility to configure an alert system to notify you either visually or via mail when changes are made. Processes and services are also targeted and enlisted, but cannot be managed.

Depending on the type of business you're running or applications you use, limitations can be imposed for the number o licenses one can use on a computer. This comes in handy as a security method so that only authorized personnel and tools are used.

Even though no strict action can be taken with the help of the application in the sense that it is not a remote utility, you can gather thorough data. Reports can be created for nearly all categories like listed or all hosts, software components, as well as hotfixes. Export options let you get details under HTM, XLS or CSV formats.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that Steel Network Inventory is a handy application when it comes to keeping an eye on devices that share a network. Snapshot comparison in combination with the alert system make the process automated so you stay updated with latest software and hardware changes.