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Last Updated: 11/19/2024 11:37:22 AM

Description: Tools for maintaining and consolidating information about an organization's IT resources,including both hardware and software assets.

ImportantFeatures: Allows organizations to track devices and applications through their entire lifecycle.
Some tools may also incorporate additional functionality such as IP address management (IPAM), configuration management database (CMDB), or datacenter infrastructure management (DCIM).
Clients/agents should run on multiple hardware/operating system combinations to ensure coverage of all assets.

Operating Considerations: Although many tools claim automated discovery, administrators should prepare to spend considerable time adding data to fully utilize the product.
Some solutions may require the use of software agents on managed hardware.

Training Requirements: Per Manufacturer's recommendations.
Initial Training: Moderate (1-2 days)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)

Mandatory Standards:

Applicable Standards and References:

NIST SP 800-036, Guide to Selecting Information Security Products, Oct 2003 (WITHDRAWN, still available.)