Topic last updated—March 2008
The Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 Asset Intelligence feature allows administrators to customize the local Asset Intelligence catalog. Using the Customize Catalog Configuration Manager console node, administrators can locally edit the information stored in the Asset Intelligence catalog.
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| The information in this topic applies only to Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 and later. |
Example Scenario for Installing and Configuring the Asset Intelligence Synchronization Point
In this example, Stuart Railson, the Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 administrator for Tailspin Toys, will install and configure the Asset Intelligence synchronization point to enable dynamic Asset Intelligence catalog updates. To do this, Stuart will review the security requirements with Carol Philips, Tailspin Toys' security manager, Patrick Hines, Tailspin Toys' firewall administrator, and Lisa Miller, who is registered with the Microsoft Volume License Service and manages Microsoft Software Assurance licensed software in use for Tailspin Toys. Stuart will then configure the necessary security settings to allow Larry Zhang, the asset manager for Tailspin Toys, to view Asset Intelligence catalog data.
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Before beginning the installation process, Stuart carefully reviews the Asset Intelligence configuration checklist and verifies that the site system selected to install the Asset Intelligence synchronization point meets supported configuration requirements for Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 site systems. |
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Stuart then reviews the security implications of uploading software title information to System Center Online with Carol and the required Internet connectivity requirements with Patrick. |
About the Asset Intelligence Synchronization Point Asset Intelligence Security Best Practices and Privacy Information |
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Before installation of the Asset Intelligence synchronization point can proceed, Stuart reviews the System Center Online authentication certificate requirements with Lisa. After provisioning the System Center Online authentication certificate, Lisa copies the certificate file (.pfx) to a secured network share location accessible to Stuart while using the New Site Role Wizard to install the Asset Intelligence synchronization point. |
How to Connect to System Center Online Asset Intelligence Security Best Practices and Privacy Information |
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After installing the Asset Intelligence synchronization point and synchronizing the local Asset Intelligence catalog with System Center Online, Stuart configures the security permissions necessary for Larry to view software asset information. |
How to Install an Asset Intelligence Synchronization Point How to Configure Asset Intelligence Object Security for Asset Managers |