Geert Moernaut announced the release of Lansweeper 3.1, his freeware network inventory tool. Lansweeper is an agentless and automatic tool that that uses Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), fileshares, and remote registry access to scan an entire Windows network, inventory the hardware and software assets, and store the results in Microsoft SQL Server. According to Geert, Lansweeper includes many features not found on many commercial products, including
local administrator information
outdated client software detection
outdated and disabled anti-virus detection
historical log-on information
software licensing tracking
Lansweeper 3.1's new features include an automatic installer, intuitive Web interface, and asset-tag vendor integration.
Geert offers a premium-user package for €99 or approximately $154.00, which he uses to offer his support service and future development. The premium pack includes access to the support forum, product versions, and the premium-user pack of extra administrator tools, which includes
Lansweeper Report Explorer—To filter, sort, and export Lansweeper reports
Remote Control—For workstation remote control (currently in beta)
Lstrigger—To force or trigger a remote workstation scan from the command line
Geert also offers another IT freeware product named RunScanner, which scans systems for configured running programs and can be used to detect autostart applications, spyware, adware, homepage hijackers and unverified drivers. It also can kill processes, fix invalid entries, verify file signatures, and export its scan results to a text file for future review or sharing for IT help.
Critical Challenges of ESI & Email Retention Are you storing too much electronic information? Get expert legal advice and better understanding of what you are required to do as an IT professional.
Rev Up Your IT Know-How with Our Recharged Magazine! The improved Windows IT Pro provides trusted IT content with an enhanced new look and functionality! Get comprehensive coverage of industry topics, expert advice, and real-world solutions—PLUS access to over 10,000 articles online. Order today!
Get It All with Windows IT Pro VIP Stock your IT toolbox with every solution ever printed in Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine plus bonus Web-exclusive content on hot topics. Subscribe to receive the VIP CD and a subscription to your choice of Windows IT Pro or SQL Server Magazine!
Order Your Fundamentals CD Today! Gain an introduction to Exchange, learn server security requirements, and understand how unified communications can play a role in your messaging strategies with this free Exchange CD.
Register
