Chapter 5. Using Configuration Manager 2012 for Asset Management and Reporting

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Understanding Asset Data

• Configuring Client Settings for Inventory Collection

• Understanding Reporting

• Customizing Hardware Inventory

• Understanding Asset Intelligence

• Understanding Software Metering

• Understanding Compliance Settings

• Monitoring the Baselines and Compliance

• Best Practices

System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) 2012 provides exceptional functionality for managing and reporting on Microsoft Windows assets. The asset management functionality includes things like hardware inventory, software inventory, software metering, software and license management through Asset Intelligence, and Compliance Settings. All of ...

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