How to Create a Hardware & Software Inventory for a Network
As the administrator of a network connecting various computers and other devices, it is a wise idea to create an inventory database to track your various pieces of hardware and software. The Filemaker Pro application, which is available for either PC or Mac systems, includes a template for network inventories that will help you start building your own database.
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Instructions
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Launch the Filemaker Pro application on your computer by using the "Start" menu on a PC or the Dock icon on a Mac.
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Select the "Create a new file using a template" option on the Filemaker Pro welcome screen.
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Choose "Business" and select "People & Assets" from the drop-down list of categories, and then highlight the "Inventory.fp7" template.
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Click "OK" to create a new inventory database, and then navigate to the area of your hard drive where you want to store the file and click "Save." A copy of the inventory template with no records in it will now open.
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Hit the "New" button at the top of the database window to create a new record in your inventory. You will be able to enter various information about the hardware or software you are inventorying, including the model, category and serial number.
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Use the "Delete" button at the top of the database window to erase any record from the inventory that you no longer want to keep.
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Search for records in your inventory by clicking on the "Find" button and entering your search criteria.
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