OCS Inventory
OCS Inventory NG is an open-source, comprehensive IT asset management and software deployment solution for efficient management of hardware and software across an organization's IT infrastructure.
Description
OCS Inventory is an open-source asset management solution that helps you efficiently scan and inventory all the hardware and software components within your IT infrastructure. It allows for the deployment of software packages to maintain a secure environment and offers many plugins for customization and flexibility. The system queries agents on each machine to gather detailed information and also leverages SNMP scans for comprehensive network discovery, including devices without agents. It supports remote software deployment to maintain software uniformity across many devices. FactorFX is the primary contributor to this widely used and highly scalable system.
Features
OCS Inventory boasts a user-friendly web interface, supports a broad range of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, etc.), utilizes an N-tier architecture with standard protocols, offers a SOAP web service API, features an advanced broadcasting system for efficient software deployment, provides relevant inventory information such as hardware and software specifications, includes network discovery capabilities, and supports various plugins to extend functionality. Its open-source nature enables community contributions and customization options.
Benefits
Improved IT asset visibility and control, streamlined software deployment process, enhanced network security through automated updates and patching, reduced IT operational costs, increased efficiency in managing large IT infrastructure, flexibility through extensive plugin support and compatibility with various operating systems, access to detailed hardware and software inventory data for better decision making, and improved compliance and reporting capabilities.
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- Open Source
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- European
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