Three Methods of Collecting Data
The program supports three methods of collecting data from computers (which can be combined):
- 1. Remotely through WMI: (the default method)
Pros: Does not require configuring or installing anything on remote computers (in the majority of cases)
Cons: Requires the administrative rights on remote computers and professional OS (XP Professional, Vista Business)
Read more about gathering data via WMI - 2. Agent Service:
Pros: Does not require the administrative rights on remote computers and professional OS
Cons: Requires time for installing and configuring agents on networked computers
Read more about gathering data using the agent service - 3. Client Application (offline):
Pros: Does not require the administrative rights on remote computers and professional OS
Cons: Requires time for installing and configuring clients on computers (network or offline)
Read more about gathering data using the client application
Important note about adding computers to the list
If you use WMI or Agents for the data collection, you should add computers to the list of computers before scanning the inventory data. If you use Clients for gathering data, you do not have to add computers to the computer list in this case. Such computers will be added to the list automatically when you import the data files from the clients.