Network inventory tools will offer users the possibility to scan the network and retrieve information about all the computers, then create a comprehensive report containing all the data.
These applications are especially used by network administrators in order to be able to keep track of the status of all the connected workstations.
One can rely on these utilities to analyze the hardware devices on various computers as well as the status of the drivers.
Additionally, network inventories can also be used to monitor installed applications and their current versions.