Network Inventory Advisor 5.0.167

Overview

Network Inventory Advisor is a package to help administrators or accountants keep track of computer hardware and software. The software is available both for the Windows and Mac environment but can keep track of both PC and Mac hardware without a problem.

The software can be used to audit the network and keep track of what software is being used. Every version of Microsoft Office can be tracked using the installed version, license number, and more. This can provide an overview of all the software that the company has purchased, the state of the licenses currently and which ones may be out of date and need replacing sooner rather than later. The license tracking works with many well known software makers including Microsoft, Adobe, Corel, Symantec, and many others.

Reports can be generated regularly to track all the hardware and software deployed within the organization so that managers can take an overview of the current technology situation within the company. A view can be taken whether hardware is being updated too frequent or not frequently enough. If the company is falling behind on Windows OS releases, Office releases or other key software to support their hardware then the studious review of the reports can help to clarify the hardware and software technology position within the business.

Installation

The installation required 24.5 MB to install completely. The installation completed without problems.

There were no malicious programs included with the setup package.

Network Inventory Advisor requires Windows 95, NT4, ME, 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7, or 8. There is also a Mac version available.

Interface

The interface is colorful with two quick tabs at the top and a huge list of toolbar button options across the top of the application.

There are several panes below the toolbar which cover things like Network Structure, Alerts, Locations, New Assets, and options in the right pane for Network Summary, All software, All license keys, All hardware, and All alerts.

Easy to understand and use.

Pros

• Monitor and detail the current hardware and software deployed within an organization
• Generate reports and export them in PDF, HTML, XML, CSV, or SQL format for inclusion in a database system
• Software license tracking works with well known software developers including Microsoft, Adobe, Corel, Symantec, and others.
• Asses what hardware or software needs updating
• Helps to keep track of technology inventory for accounting reporting purposes

Cons

None.

Conclusion

Network Inventory Advisor is a useful inventory program to handle the hardware and software within an organization. Both administrators and accountants can keep track of company assets better with system admins better able to see what licenses need changing and hardware needs updating.