Introduction - Asset Management

Introduction - Asset Management

AssetExplorer allows you to manage all physical assets, including IT assets, non-IT assets, and IT components.

IT assets: All assets that can be discovered on the IT network are classified as IT assets. Examples of IT assets are  workstations, servers, laptops, routers, access points, and communicable printers.

Non-IT assets: All assets that cannot be discovered on the IT network are classified as non-IT assets. Examples of non-IT assets are tables, chairs, non-communicable projectors/printers, and telephones.

IT components: All physical assets used as peripherals or accessories for IT assets are classified as IT components. Examples of IT components are keyboards, mice, and printer ink cartridges. 

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