Dell - Asset Discovery

Dell Asset Discovery Services are a critical first step to help ensure the successful deployment of an enriched IT infrastructure or client environment. They offer the following benefits:

Effective combination of robust tools and experienced technicians Detailed assessment of hardware inventory and software applications Flexible options to match your specific needs

How To Purchase	Contact your Dell Sales Representative or call 1-800-WWW-DELL

The Right Approach to Asset Discovery

Dell's Asset Discovery Services will not only help you determine exactly what you have, we will help you understand what you need to effectively manage your IT transition — by providing software, hardware, and operating system knowledge and a mapped process to successful deployment.

We offer four ties of service ranging from simple physical inventory of hardware assets to evaluation of contract licenses and expiration dates for warranties:

Tier 1 — Basic asset discovery

A physical inventory of your hardware assets Duplication protection for tagging Validation protection for field entry Building, room and floor asset location

Tier 2 — Tools-based hardware and software discovery for Windows^®  OS and physical discovery

Microsoft®  OS later than Windows®  95 Hardware information such as RAM, CPU and BIOS Definable file extension identification Five custom fields Full summary of information compiled CSV file export Software loaded on the system

Tier 3 — Hardware and software asset tracking and software metering

Microsoft®  OS later than Windows®  95 Wide hardware collection to include card version levels 10 custom fields OS information with detailed environmental variables Customer defined file extension for high software identification Asset tracking reports with hardware and software changes from initial inventory Additional software details including application versions

Tier 4 — Unix^TM Linux^®  and MAC^®  OS tracking, contract management and customized tracking and reports

Hardware and software collection Microsoft®  OS later than Windows®  95 plus Apple/MAC® , Novell® , UnixTM , and Linux®  Contract license and warranty reports defining expiration and action dates with built-in notification policies Optional lease reporting and asset and HR data integration

Optional Features

Risk assessment — Dell can help determine whether your current assets match your current business plans, IT roadmaps and capacity.

Lease return evaluation — With your lease information, Dell can help you determine which systems are scheduled for lease return.

Asset management assessment — Determine how well you are currently managing your assets and determine what is required for a comprehensive asset management plan.