System Administration

Inventory Control System

Desired: An inventory control system that is not in Access, Excel, or requires installation of a bunch of proprietary crap on the systems.

Helpful: for each item in inventory, link to vendor's web site, link to model number's web site (preferably the one containing the technical documentation and firmware updates), link to the website for the s/n (if it's a Dell). Link to map of location on floor.

RedHat Network can get a lot of system data, as can Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) (Microsoft implementation of DMI + some SNMP-like stuff). Can we maintain a repository of this information that is accessible centrally, and managed locally? I'm sure we'll find out what methods the Parent Company uses.

Every company I've worked for has had a pathetic attempt at inventory control. For some reason this is too hard, or too expensive, to effectively automate. Or maybe it's a job preservation program. In any case, I don't like getting up from my desk.

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