ManageEngine AssetExplorer

Are you tired of dealing with the never-ending challenges of managing your company's assets?

Do you find yourself struggling to keep track of software licenses, hardware inventory, and software patches?

If so, then we have a solution that will revolutionize your asset management process and make your life easier.

Introducing ManageEngine AssetExplorer - the ultimate asset management software that will take your IT operations to new heights. Say goodbye to the headaches of manual tracking and inefficient processes. With AssetExplorer, you can streamline your asset management, save time, and improve productivity.

The Struggles of Asset Management

As an IT professional, you understand the pain of managing a vast array of assets. From software licenses to hardware inventory, it can be overwhelming to keep track of everything. This often leads to wasted time, increased costs, and compliance issues. Your existing solution, if any, may be falling short, leaving you frustrated and searching for a better way.

ManageEngine AssetExplorer

AssetExplorer is the answer to all your asset management woes. With its powerful features and user-friendly interface, this software will transform the way you manage your assets. Say goodbye to manual tracking and hello to automated processes that will save you time and money.

Features and Benefits: The Power of AssetExplorer

AssetExplorer offers a wide range of features that will simplify your asset management process. Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect:

  • Comprehensive Asset Tracking: Keep track of all your assets, including software licenses, hardware inventory, and even mobile devices. AssetExplorer provides a centralized repository for all your asset information, making it easy to access and update.
  • Automated Discovery: AssetExplorer scans your network to automatically discover and inventory all your assets. Say goodbye to manual data entry and let AssetExplorer do the work for you.
  • Software License Management: Ensure compliance and avoid costly penalties with AssetExplorer's software license management feature. Keep track of license details, usage, and renewals all in one place.
  • Purchase Order Management: Manage the complete lifecycle of a purchase order, helping you reduce spending and eliminate redundancies.

Use Cases: Real-World Examples

AssetExplorer is trusted by companies of all sizes and industries. Here are a few use cases to demonstrate how AssetExplorer can benefit your organization:

  • Educational Institutions: Manage software licenses, track hardware inventory, and ensure compliance with licensing agreements. AssetExplorer makes it easy for educational institutions to stay organized and save money.
  • Healthcare Facilities: Keep track of medical equipment, software licenses, and ensure compliance with regulations. AssetExplorer helps healthcare facilities streamline their asset management processes and improve patient care.
  • Financial Institutions: Manage a vast array of assets, including software licenses, hardware inventory, and mobile devices. AssetExplorer provides financial institutions with the tools they need to stay compliant and secure.

Who is AssetExplorer For?

AssetExplorer is designed for Canadian IT Managers, IT Directors, CIOs, and CTOs who are looking to simplify their asset management processes and improve efficiency. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, AssetExplorer can be customized to meet your unique needs.

3 Steps to Revolutionize Your Asset Management

  1. Understand Your Needs: Take the first step towards better asset management by identifying your challenges and pain points. How many operating systems and third-party applications are you managing? What are your patch compliance goals? Evaluate your existing solution, if any, and determine how it's falling short.
  2. Explore the Solution: Contact Optrics for a one-on-one demo to learn more about how AssetExplorer can meet your needs. Discover its features, understand its benefits, and see how it can transform your asset management process.
  3. Take Action: Don't just explore, take action. Download a free 30-day trial or request a competitive quote for a new purchase, renewal, or upgrade. Experience the power of AssetExplorer firsthand and see the difference it can make to your IT operations.

Take Control of Your Assets Today!

Don't let the challenges of asset management hold you back. With ManageEngine AssetExplorer, you can take control and streamline your processes. Contact Optrics today to learn more and start your journey towards better asset management. Your IT operations will thank you.

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Features

ITAM - IT Asset Management

The first and the most important part of IT Asset Management (ITAM) is to be able to scan/discover all the assets in your network. Only when you have discovered all the assets can you efficiently monitor and manage them.

  • Monitor complete asset life-cycle from procurement to disposal
  • Auto-discovery and management of all hardware and software inventory deployed in your network
  • Drilldown into assets to view critical information (history, CI info, relationship etc.)

CMDB

Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is a centralized repository that stores information on all the significant entities in your IT environment.

  • View all the Configuration Items and their relationships
  • Helps in root cause analysis and impact monitoring
  • Close to 50 pre-defined Configuration Types available

Software Asset Management & License Compliance

As your IT infrastructure adds more IT assets, it is hard to manually add new ones and update any changes in the old ones. Be it the software installed/upgraded or a hardware change.

A simple hardware change, when tried to update manually, can become a very challenging task, this is when IT asset tracking becomes critical.

  • Stay compliant with license agreements with easy-to-understand flash charts
  • Identify unused and under-utilized licenses

Purchase Orders and Contracts

  • Use purchase order workflow for ease of purchase order generations
  • Define contract details, rules and attach contracts
  • Notify technician prior to contract expiration

Remote Control

  • Take control of any asset through remote access
  • Perform maintenance tasks on remote systems

Reports

  • Generate detailed pre-defined/custom/query reports
  • Ability to schedule reports and deliver to your inbox

FAQs

Q: What is ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
A: ManageEngine AssetExplorer is a centralized asset management software that offers asset tracking, life cycle management, and software license tracking for businesses.

Q: Who can benefit from using ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
A: IT Managers, IT Directors, CIOs, Network Administrators, and any organization that requires efficient management of IT and non-IT assets can benefit from using ManageEngine AssetExplorer. It's particularly useful for businesses with substantial IT infrastructure.

Q: What are the key features of ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
A: Key features include IT Asset Inventory Management, Software License Management, Software Asset Management, Purchase Order Management, Asset Life Cycle Management, Asset Tracking Software, and Configuration Management Database (CMDB).

Q: How does ManageEngine AssetExplorer help with software license compliance?
A: AssetExplorer helps organizations understand their software license compliance status and the use of unauthorized software. It manages all types of licenses and helps act proactively to curb illegal usage and the problems associated with it.

Q: What are the different editions available for ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
A: AssetExplorer is available in three editions: Free, Trial, and Professional. The Free edition offers all functionality for up to 25 nodes and never expires. The Trial edition is fully functional for up to 30 days and is restricted to 250 nodes. The Professional edition is fully functional, valid until the license expires, and offers 24x5 live technical support.

Q: Who are some of the trusted users of ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
A: ManageEngine AssetExplorer is trusted by several reputable companies, including Marketwire, The Weather Channel, Toshiba, Landcorp, Atlas Office Technologies, Canadian Heritage, i3 Network Systems, and Pentec Health.

Q: How can I get a demo of ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
A: You can contact Optrics for a one-on-one demo of ManageEngine AssetExplorer. Optrics has been a Canadian ManageEngine reseller and partner since 2010.

Q: Is there a trial version of ManageEngine AssetExplorer available?
A: Yes, there is a fully functional 30-day trial version of ManageEngine AssetExplorer available. It is restricted to 250 nodes and comes with 24x5 live technical support.

Q: What kind of support is available for ManageEngine AssetExplorer?
A: For the Professional and Trial editions of ManageEngine AssetExplorer, 24x5 live technical support is available. For the Free edition, you can access a wealth of resources online, including user guides, knowledge base articles, and community forums.

Documentation

Here you can find AssetExplorer product documentation, brochures and guides. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us and one of our specialists will address your inquiry as soon as possible.

System Requirements

Mentioned below are the minimum requirements to run AssetExplorer. You may require more RAM space and high-end processors depending upon the support load, simultaneous access load, and other applications' load installed on the same server.

No of Nodes Hard Disk Type RAM Processor OS
250-2000 500GB SDD 8GB 1.7GHz to 2.4GHz
10MB to 12MB Cache
4 cores to 8 cores
or Any entry-level server grade processor 		Windows Server OS (2012-2022)

Linux

RHEL 8 or above
Ubuntu 14.0 or above
2000-10000 1TB - SDD 8GB/16GB* 2.4GHz to 3.0GHz
12MB to 20MB Cache
6 cores to 8 cores
or equivalent technology
Above 10000 2TB/3TB* - SDD 8GB/16GB* 3.0GHz to 4.5GHz
12MB to 30 MB Cache
10 cores to 20 cores
or equivalent technology

* - PostgreSQL bundled is configured as a database.
 

Supported Browsers

  • IE Edge
  • Firefox
  • Google Chrome

MSSQL

If your AssetExplorer runs on an MSSQL setup, then make sure to host the database server in a separate machine under the same network as the application server. The DB server machine configuration solely depends on no of databases configured and usage. Please consult with your DBA or Microsoft MSSQL support for system requirements.

Supported MSSQL Versions: 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022.

PostgreSQL

Since PostgreSQL 9.2 requires users to modify kernel resources to allot required resources for Postgres server,
i. Add the the below mentioned entry in /etc/sysctl.conf
kernel.shmmax=536870912
kernel.shmall=131072
ii. Execute sudo sysctl -p /etc/sysctl.conf to reload the configured change.

Note: This is only applicable for Linux OS installations that use bundled Postgres.

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  • Pricing in USD.
  • Quotes in CAD also available.

AssetExplorer Subscription

Starting at: $955.00
  • Fully Functional
  • Valid till license expires
  • Manage nodes(based on license bought)
  • Available in 29 different languages
  • 24x5 Live Technical support
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UEM Remote Access Plus Add-ons

Starting at: $95.00
  • Additional computers & Users
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Top 5 IT Asset Management Innovations

Spreadsheets are dead. Attempting to manually track thousands of shifting hardware components, expiring software contracts, and mobile devices inevitably leads to massive compliance fines and heavily bloated IT budgets. ManageEngine AssetExplorer completely digitizes your inventory, providing total lifecycle visibility from absolute procurement to final disposal.

1. Comprehensive Auto-Discovery

You cannot secure or manage what you cannot see. This solution utilizes multiple agent-based and agentless scanning techniques (including WMI, SSH, and SNMP) to automatically discover and continuously map every single workstation, server, router, and switch connected to your corporate network, eliminating devastating blind spots.

2. Software License Optimization

Surviving a vendor software audit is stressful and expensive if you are unprepared. AssetExplorer systematically tracks all software installations against your legally purchased licenses. It actively identifies critically under-utilized or completely unused licenses, allowing you to instantly reclaim them and drastically reduce your annual software renewal costs.

3. Centralized CMDB

IT infrastructure is highly interdependent. The built-in Configuration Management Database (CMDB) visually maps the complex relationships between all your critical IT assets. Before authorizing a server update or network change, administrators can immediately see exactly which business services and departments will be heavily impacted by the downtime.

4. Automated Procurement Workflows

Stop losing track of purchase orders in endless email chains. Effectively manage the entire financial lifecycle of an asset. From the initial employee request to manager approval, vendor selection, PO generation, and final invoice payment, the entire procurement process is strictly standardized, fully tracked, and completely auditable.

5. End-to-End Lifecycle Tracking

Hardware deprecation is a major security risk. AssetExplorer meticulously records the exact history of an asset from the day it is unpacked. You can explicitly track its current location, who it is formally assigned to, all maintenance performed on it, and finally, ensure its secure, compliant disposal at the end of its useful lifespan.