You should complete the necessary planning required before enabling the hardware and software client agents in the Configuration Manager console. Hardware and software inventory client agents are configured on a sitewide basis.
Hardware Inventory Planning
If hardware inventory is required for clients in a site, the following settings should be considered:
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Enabling the hardware inventory client agent |
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Hardware inventory reporting schedule |
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MIF collection settings |
For more information about the hardware inventory client agent, see About the Hardware Inventory Client Agent.
Software Inventory Planning
If software inventory is required for clients in a site, the following settings should be considered:
| Setting | Reference |
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Enabling the software inventory client agent |
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Software inventory reporting schedule |
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Inventoried product display names |
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Inventory file collection |
For more information about the software inventory client agent, see About the Software Inventory Client Agent.