Jeff Lewandowski from Hinsdale Public Library presented on inventory and asset management. The presentation covered asset discovery, documentation, planning, troubleshooting, and recovery. It discussed why inventory is important and various tools that can be used for inventory including spreadsheet applications, database programs, and asset discovery software. Basic applications discussed were Microsoft Excel, Nmap/Network View while intermediate applications included Microsoft Access and Microsoft Visio. Advanced applications included hosted inventory applications and network management software like Spiceworks which provide inventory scripts, hosting, and integration with third party software.

1. Inventory and Asset Management Presented by:Jeff LewandowskiHinsdale Public Library

2. Asset DiscoveryDocumentationPlanningTroubleshootingRecoveryWhy is Inventory Important?

3. Spreadsheet applicationDatabase programAsset Discovery SoftwareNMS (Network Management Software)Tools for Inventory

4. Microsoft ExcelNmap/Network ViewBasic Applications

5. ProsEasy to useFamiliar interfaceAlready have licensing and installed on computerConsNeed to keep back upManual processMajor time and resource consumptionConstant changes and updatingPros & Cons

6. Example of Using Excel

7. Using Asset Discovery Software

8. Microsoft AccessMicrosoft VisioNmap/Network ViewIntermediate Applications

9. ProsSomewhat Familiar interfaceSomewhat InexpensiveConsMore difficult to learnNeed to keep back upManual processConstant changes and updatingMajor time and resource consumptionPros & Cons

10. Using Microsoft Access

11. Microsoft Visio Diagram

12. TechAtlasHosted applicationsInventoryEvent Tracker Advanced Application

13. ProsInventory scriptsHosted applicationNo need to backupNo costConsOnly computer discovery scriptsNo network mapNo automationPros & Cons

14. http://webjunction.techatlas.orgWebJunction/Techatlas

15. NMSSpiceworkshttp://www.spiceworks.comOther VendorsNetwork Management Software

16. ProsInventory scriptsHosted applicationSetup reports and alertsIntegrates with 3rd party softwareConsRely on user community for support (IT experts)Pros & Cons

17. Spiceworks - Inventory