AUTO.TXT
 3Nov95

Automated Asset Management
Keeping track of what's connected to a network, especially one with
multiple segments, hubs, servers and gateways, can be a daunting
experience.  ManageWise simplifies this process by automatically tracking
all network components, such as hardware and software.  Rather than walking
around to each user's desk and the wiring closet to collect asset details,
you simply gather critical information at your desktop.

Automatic Network Discovery 
ManageWise eliminates the need to take physical inventory.  It
automatically discovers network devices-including routers, hubs, servers
and desktops, regardless of protocols.  To obtain specific information and
focus on your particular group, ManageWise lets you target a specific
workgroup or domain.  Discovery can also run unattended or be scheduled for
continuous or periodic updates.  Integrated graphical maps ManageWise
displays devices discovered in hierarchical, graphical maps.  Internetwork
maps provide an overview of the network topology, showing how Ethernet and
token-ring segments are logically interconnected with routers.  Segment
maps display active stations on the network for a specific segment, and you
can customize these maps to show the geographical location of sites and
devices.  Hardware and software inventory ManageWise also tracks hardware
and software loaded on networked DOS and Windows PCs, Macintosh desktops
and NetWare servers.  ManageWise automatically scans each node for
component information, such as processor type, memory size and installed
software applications.  You can then define and search for supplemental
information during an asset scan.  All asset information is stored in an
inventory database, making it easy to find sets of stations with similar
configurations.