The search computer dialog box allows you to search the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 site for computers matching a specific criterion as specified by the administrator. Computers that match the specified criterion are displayed with the following information:

You can configure the following settings:

Browse

Specify the collection you want to search by clicking Browse to launch the Browse Collection dialog box. Specify the collection you want to search in the list, and click OK to select.
Computer Contains

Specify unique, identifying information about the computer you are searching for.
User Contains

Specify unique, identifying information about a specific user you are searching for.
Advanced

Click Advanced to perform an advanced search. You can specify the following additional search criteria:
  • Resource class - Use the drop-down list to specify the resource class.

  • Attribute name - Use the drop-down list to specify the Attribute name.

  • Value - Enter the value that should be used to search with.