Features
Scan computers without having to deploy agents
Lansweeper network inventory comes with a variety of scanning methods,
which can be used standalone or in combination with others. While one
agent based scanning method is available, using it is completely
optional. Most of the Lansweeper scanning methods in fact do not require
agents on your machines.
A wide range of computer details are scanned for Windows
machines. Hardware, software, event logs, Windows updates and product
keys are just a few of the items you'll be able to report on.
Scan offsite computers
Lansweeper
allows you to scan offsite computers that are not part of your network.
An agent based scanning method is included in your installation that
takes full, local inventories of your client machines. These scan files
can then be integrated, manually or automatically, into your database.
Agent based scanning is ideal if you have employees that
are frequently on the move. Running a scan takes just a few seconds and
your workers can email the subsequent scan results while on the road.
Discover network devices
Lansweeper discovers, scans and organizes your network devices such as printers, routers and switches.
Scanned devices are automatically sorted into categories
based on their device type. This make it easy for you to find the ones
you need. You can custom sort devices based on IP address as well or
perform searches for particular devices through the web console.
Scan on the fly, on a schedule or upon login
The reason Lansweeper offers not one, but many scanning methods for
network inventory is to give you complete control over how your network
is scanned. Your scanning needs may vary depending on the size of your
company and its internal dynamics.
Lansweeper gives you the option of scanning your computers
on a schedule or when they're logged into. You can also quickly rescan
one or more machines through the web or configuration console.
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Software inventory & Audit
Find software installed in your network
Software inventory information for all network computers is
automatically scanned and displayed on computer webpages, including
version number and publisher. Software packages unknown to you can be
researched using the Google search button. Rescanning takes place on a
regular basis to ensure that you are viewing relevant and accurate
software details at all times.
Access detailed reports
A number of built-in reports and report examples are available so you
can assess software installations in your network as a whole.
Authorize software packages
To ensure system resources are not being wasted on unneeded software,
you can authorize software packages as they are scanned. Current
unauthorized installations can be removed using the Remote Uninstall
tool and you will be notified of any new installations that are detected
over time.
Uninstall software
Included in all Lansweeper licenses is access to the premium tools, one
of which is Remote Uninstall. The Remote Uninstall tool is linked on all
computer webpages and can be used to remove unauthorized programs from
your machines.
Track software changes
The Lansweeper database retains a history for a number of computer
details, including software inventory. Through the various history pages
available in the web console you can track any software installations
or uninstallations that took place.
Find all computers and devices in your network
Lansweeper asset management automatically scans, and rescans when
necessary, all of your network computers and devices. PCs that are not
part of your network can be inventoried as well, thanks to the agent
based scanning method included in premium subscription plans.
Use one of the overview pages or custom sort your machines
Computers and devices are automatically sorted into categories to
provide you with quick overviews of your network. Devices are organized
by device type; computers are organized by domain, model, OS and OU. IP
range locations can be created as well to custom sort your machines.
Manage users and machines through custom actions
On each computer, user and device webpage you will find an actions
screen that allows you to perform common administrative tasks. Access
Windows services on a client machine, perform a Wake-on-LAN, reset a
user's password and more! The possibilities are endless, as you can add
your own custom actions as well.
Track changes that occur
Your Lansweeper installation retains a history for computer software, as
well as a variety of hardware and other details. All of these changes
can be tracked through the web console. Simply choose one of the asset
inventory items from the dropdown list to view the changes that occurred
for that item.
Hundreds of built-in reports
Your Lansweeper installation comes packed with hundreds of built-in
reports. Reports are available for both computers and devices and cover a
wide range of topics such as software, hardware, computer services,
active directory, printer toner statuses and more!
View and prioritize reports using the dashboard
Both built-in and custom reports can be prioritized and added to report
pages. This allows you to review the specific network information you
are interested in.
- Active directory management
Scan multiple domains and selected OUs
Active Scanning supports a limitless number of domains, retrieving both
computer and user information. OU filtering and domain controller site
filtering are available if you wish to limit scanning to certain network
areas. When scanning has been completed, surf to one of the overview
pages in the web console to drill down to specific organisational units
for Active Directory management.
Scan computers as they come online
Active Scanning scans (or rescans) your domain computers as they come
online. This ensures that you are always accessing up-to-date computer
records.
Track user logons
Users are scanned as they log into a machine. A history is kept of all
user logons, which allows you to determine who used what machine and
when. You can add your own user pictures to the web console as well, to
make employees easily identifiable.
Create active directory reports
Lansweeper will help you manage active directory by providing reports on
a variety of Active Directory user and computer details. A number of
built-in reports are available to track down incomplete AD records and
you can build your own reports from scratch as well. Powered by SQL, the
Lansweeper report builder provides you with the necessary tools for
flexible and customizable reporting.
Automatically purge obsolete records
Decommissioned some hardware? Cleanup options are available to
automatically delete from your database or set to non-active computers
that have been disabled or removed in active directory.
Scan and view SNMP device information
SNMP management devices are scanned based on a schedule specified by
you. Scan results can be found in the Lansweeper web console. Each
device has its own webpage, listing device details such as name, MAC, IP
address, vendor, model and serial number for printers.
Access device overviews
The SNMP inventory overview, which lists devices by type, will allow you
to easily find the devices you need. You can also custom sort devices
by IP range or perform custom searches for specific devices.
Track printer toner statuses
SNMP scanning retrieves toner information for your printers, an
extremely valuable feature in busy office environments. Built-in reports
are available to notify you of low toner statuses, allowing you to
quickly determine how many cartridges need purchasing.
Make manual changes
While device information is scanned automatically, we believe in giving
you manual control over your scan results as well. You can surf to any
device's webpage to edit its scan results or submit additional device
information such as purchase and warranty date. We also provide you with
10 custom fields that can be renamed to your liking.
Track software license keys
Lansweeper license audit automatically scans your network for several
hundreds different types of license keys. Supported publishers include
Microsoft, Adobe and Autodesk. Keys and product IDs are returned and can
be found on computer webpages or in the built-in product key reports.
Additional reports can be built from scratch.
Track software license purchases
The configuration console allows you to perform license compliance management of both operating systems and other software.
Track product pricing
Lansweeper can help predict the financial impact of becoming fully
compliant. With pricing information submitted for each license item,
Lansweeper will calculate the cost of filling in any missing licenses,
for both individual license items and your network as a whole.
Create detailed reports
Reports on the compliance status of your network can be exported through
the report builder. The builder also allows you to retrieve even more
detailed information. Want to list only those licenses of which a
certain number are in use? Or calculate the percentage of licenses used
for each license item? All of this can be achieved through custom
reports.