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Topics Covered
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Understanding the ZENworks Asset Management and Asset Inventory components
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Installing ZENworks Asset Manager
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Configuring the network discovery system
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Using network discovery to add routers, switches, network printers and other hardware to the Asset Management System
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Leveraging network discovery to track the extent to which the ZENworks Asset Management Agent is integrated into your Windows environment
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Configuring the inventory collection process
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Performing a complete hardware and software inventory for all of your Windows workstations and servers
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Scanning disconnected Windows machines and NetWare servers
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Running inventory reporting
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Performing queries with the Win32 Manager application
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Performing maintenance tasks, including database purges, product updates and file management
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Using the software usage and compliance module
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Reconciling purchased licenses against the software discovered by the inventory collection process
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Troubleshooting common problems that occur with ZENworks Asset Management
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Retrieving information from the Microsoft Active Directory and Novell eDirectory
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Plan and install a ZENworks 7.5 Asset Management environment.
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Obtain a complete hardware and software inventory for your environment.
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Reduce software costs by determining the applications being used in your environment.
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Become familiar with day-to-day administration tasks.
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Ensure license compliance and reduce license compliance audit time.
Target Audience
This course is intended for anyone wanting to implement the Novell ZENworks Asset Inventory or ZENworks Asset Management products. This includes network administrators, resellers, consultants and network support personnel.
Prerequisites
None.
*Students should please take note that all Novell ATT Training Courses are Novell content specific for Novell courses, and students who require training on SGI products should please attend an SGI course specific to their requirements, please contact us if you are unsure.
