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You can view two types of reports that have been generated for computers or computer groups in System Center Essentials 2010. The reports are the Computer Inventory report, which displays in the properties dialog box for the specific computer, and the Group Summary report.

Refer to the System Center Essentials 2010 Operations Guide for more information about hardware and software inventory, including a list of the data collected by Essentials 2010.

How to view a Computer Inventory report

  1. In the Essentials console, click Computers.

  2. In the Computers pane, select the computer group that contains the computer for which you want to view the report.

  3. Right-click the computer in the Views pane, and then click Properties.

    The <computer_name> Properties dialog box displays the computer's inventory details.

How to view a Group Summary report

  1. In the Essentials console, click Computers.

  2. In the Computers pane, right-click the computer group for which you want to view the report, and then click Group Summary Report.

    The Group Summary Report - All Computers dialog box displays the report.

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