IT ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A method for automatically managing computer assets comprising:
- discovering presence and identification information of computer assets on a network;
performing diagnostic tests on the discovered assets;
backing up the data of the discovered assets;
restoring OS and software with licenses on selected assets;
sanitizing data storage on non-selected assets.
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Abstract
The system provides a method to automate the complex processes that occur at the end-of-life of IT hardware assets, and at the same time, increase the resale value of these assets. Using the system, an IT manager is able to identify a scalable number of systems for Secure Disk Wiping, Diagnostic Testing, Hardware Audit, License Recovery and Backup. These tasks are schedule driven in one embodiment, performed on multiple systems simultaneously, and minimizing the usage of network bandwidth. (In one embodiment, the system is agentless). At the same time, an IT manager can increase resale value by; restoring operating systems to hard drives once wiped, diagnostically testing systems, and capturing detailed hardware information all of which can be supplied to potential buyers or new users of repurposed/refurbished components.
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8 Claims
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1. A method for automatically managing computer assets comprising:
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discovering presence and identification information of computer assets on a network; performing diagnostic tests on the discovered assets; backing up the data of the discovered assets; restoring OS and software with licenses on selected assets; sanitizing data storage on non-selected assets. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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