The document outlines a methodology for IT asset management, covering the entire lifecycle from procurement to decommissioning to ensure compliance and effective cost analysis. It highlights the challenges of asset tracking, reporting, and integration with tools like Web Help Desk and Dameware Remote Support. Various features such as agentless scanning and asset reporting are presented, along with an invitation to explore online demos and contact for further information.

1. GET YOUR **IT TOGETHER!
DISCOVER & ORGANIZE
YOUR IT ASSETS
RYAN ALBERT DONOVAN AND
SHANNON KEELING

2. • What:
• Business policies and practices that encompass
the entire lifecycle management of IT inventory.
• In essence it is methodology for tracking your
assets from the moment they are procured until
the moment they are decommissioned, and
possibly beyond. – or at least it should be.
• Why:
• To adhere to regulatory compliance (such as
Sarbanes-Oxley)
• For cost analysis & forecasting
• Asset reporting from troubleshooting/trending
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IT ASSET MANAGEMENT
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CHALLENGES & HOW TO ADDRESS THEM WITH WEB HELP DESK®

3. • What assets do I have?
• Where are my assets?
• Who is using what assets?
• How well are my assets working?
• How old are my assets/When does the warranty or lease expire?
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
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ABOUT YOUR IT ASSETS

4. • Agentless (WMI-based)
• Scan a single system or entire subnets
• Gives you:
• System Name
• MAC Address
• Serial Number
• Manufacture/Model
• Installed Software
Explore Online Demo: Inventory Discovery
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USING INVENTORY DISCOVERY
TO FIND EXISTING ASSETS

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ASSET REPORTING
WHICH ASSETS ARE COSTING YOU THE MOST?
• Tickets per asset
• Assets by location
• Assets soon to go out of warranty
Explore Online Demo: Asset Reporting

6. • Seamless 1-click integration of Web Help Desk & DameWare® Remote Support
• Launch remote sessions directly from help desk tickets or IT assets
• Capture remote session data into help desk tickets (chat, screenshots and more)
Learn more about Web Help Desk + DameWare Remote Support.
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HELP DESK ESSENTIALS PACK
HELP DESK MANAGEMENT & REMOTE SUPPORT COMBINED

7. • WebHelpDesk.com:
• Free online demo
• Free, fully-functional 30-day trial
• Learn more about IT Asset Management with Web Help Desk
• Contact us to:
• Speak with someone about pricing & licensing
• Schedule a personal live demonstration
Email: sales@webhelpdesk.com
Phone: 1-877-943-0008
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ABOUT IT ASSET MANAGEMENT WITH WEB HELP DESK®

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