network inventory

The network inventory tag on WindowsForum.com covers tools and methods for auditing and documenting the hardware and software assets on a network. A highlighted resource is Belarc Advisor, a free personal PC audit tool that builds a detailed profile of installed software, hardware, network inventory, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, and security benchmarks. The tool runs on Windows 8 and later, and it keeps all profile information private on the local PC. Discussions under this tag focus on practical solutions for maintaining an accurate inventory of networked Windows systems, often for IT management or security compliance purposes.