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The Software Details section under the Inventory module provides a centralized view of installed software across all managed devices. It helps IT administrators monitor software usage, detect prohibited or non-compliant applications and manage software licensing efficiently.

1. Overview Tab

The Overview tab offers high-level analytics to help you quickly understand the software environment across your network.

1.1 Software Type Summary

  • Visual representation of software distribution by type:
    • Prohibited
    • Commercial
    • Non-commercial
  • Helps identify licensing risks and policy violations.

1.2 Software Type Trend

  • Timeline-based view showing how software types change over time.
  • Useful for tracking installation/uninstallation activities.

1.3 Software License Summary

  • Status of software license compliance:
    • In-Compliance: Devices using licensed software correctly
    • Over Licensed: Licenses purchased exceed installation
    • Under Licensed: Installed software exceeds available licenses
    • License Expired: Indicates expired software licenses

1.4 Recently Installed Software

  • List of latest software installed across managed devices.
  • Enables rapid detection of suspicious or unauthorized installations.

2. Network Software Tab

This section provides detailed insights and management options for all discovered software across the network.

2.1 Software Insights

Key statistics across the entire environment:

  • Total Software detected
  • Devices with Prohibited Software
  • Software Compliance Summary:
    • Compliant
    • Non-Compliant
    • Not Evaluated
  • Software by Manufacturer: Aggregated by vendor for easy analysis.

2.2 Software List

Tabular view of every software item, including key attributes and configurable fields:

ColumnDescription
Software NameApplication name
ManufacturerVendor or publisher name
All DevicesNumber of devices with this software installed
Managed DevicesCount of enrolled devices with the software
License TypeSet as: Commercial, Non-Commercial or Not Assigned
CategoryGroup software into categories (e.g., Productivity, Security) — admin can select or create categories
Access TypeControl usage: Allowed, Prohibited, Not Assigned
ActionView details or manage settings for each software item

Use Case: Mark software like torrent clients or pirated tools as Prohibited to trigger alerts.

2.3 Software Details View

Clicking a software entry opens a detailed view:

  • Basic Info: Name, version, publisher, category
  • Installed Devices: Table showing where the software is installed with version and compliance status

3. Device Details View → Software Tab

Each individual device profile includes its installed software list, providing detailed per-device visibility.

FieldDescription
App NameName of the installed application
VersionInstalled version
ManufacturerPublisher or vendor
CompatibilityIndicates 32-bit or 64-bit version
License TypeCommercial / Non-commercial / Not assigned
CategoryCategory assigned for management
Access TypeAllowed / Prohibited / Not assigned
Installed LocationFolder path on the device
SourceHow the software was installed (manual, script, etc.)
Installed OnDate and time of installation
Uninstall StringCommand to uninstall the software
StatusInstallation health
ActionOption to uninstall or review license/compliance status

Why It Matters

  • Identify and remove prohibited software for better compliance.
  • Monitor commercial software usage for cost savings.
  • Improve IT security posture by detecting outdated or risky apps.
  • Simplify audits with real-time visibility and license tracking.

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