Microsoft® System Center Enterprise Suite Unleashed

Chapter 5. Configuration Manager Asset Management and Reporting

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Understanding the Database

• Understanding Inventory Collection

• Using IDMIF and NOIDMF Files

• Configuring Client Agents for Inventory Collection

• Customizing Hardware Inventory

• Validating Inventory Data

• Viewing Inventory Data

• Understanding Reporting

• Understanding Software Metering

• Understanding Asset Intelligence

• Importing Software License Data

• Customizing the AI Catalog

• Using System Center Online Services

• Understanding Asset Intelligence Reporting

• Understanding Desired Configuration

• Monitoring the Baselines and Compliance

System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) 2007 R2 provides exceptional functionality for managing and reporting ...