Re: using WMI for computer inventory

No problem doing this at all. It is one of the principal functions of WMI.

The Microsoft MOM product does this... So does SMS to a lesser extent.
People have written custom scripts or applications to do this as well.
Logon scripts set in Active Directory is a common approach.

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Scott McNairy
Microsoft MVP - Windows Server Management Infrastructure


"Cary Shultz [A.D. MVP]" <cwshultz@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23mCDFobdFHA.616@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Good afternoon, all!
>
> Simple question for the WMI experts: is there any problem using WMI in a
> medium-sized environment for doing a computer inventory? Medium-sized
> meaning around 2000 computers? Also have a potential 300 computer
> environment. I will be using a simple HTA right now but want to get more
> into actually creating an application to do this ( that will come later ).
>
> I am asking because some people in the news groups have mentioned that
> they like to stay away from WMI because it is "too clunky". Network
> connectivity should not really be a problem ( all 10/100 with excellent
> switches ). Just going to be doing the 'usual' stuff - mobo, NIC, VGA,
> Audio, CPU, HDD, etc. Software is not going to be included - that might
> come later, though.
>
> Thank you all!
>
> --
> Cary W. Shultz
> Roanoke, VA 24012
> Microsoft Active Directory MVP
>
> http://www.activedirectory-win2000.com
> http://www.grouppolicy-win2000.com
>
>
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>


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