How to Perform an Asset Scan

An asset scan is initiated in the same manner as an agentless patch scan. An asset scan can be initiated from the following areas:

From a Machine Group

1. In the Machine Groups pane select the desired machine group.

2. In the Scan with box select the desired asset scan template.

See Creating a New Asset Scan Template for information on creating your own unique asset scan templates.

3. Click Begin Scan.

NetChk Protect will perform an asset scan of each machine in the group. You can review the results using Machine View.

From Machine View

1. Select one or more machines.

2. Right-click the machine(s) and then select desired asset scan template.

From Within a Favorite

1. In the Favorites pane select the desired favorite.

2. In the Template box select the desired asset scan template.

See Creating a New Asset Scan Template for information on creating your own unique asset scan templates.

3. Click Begin Scan.

NetChk Protect will perform an asset scan of each machine in the favorite. You can review the results using Machine View.

By Right-clicking a Favorite

Note: With this method the favorite must already specify the asset scan template to use.

1. In the Favorites pane, right-click the desired favorite.

2. Select Scan.