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System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a powerful IT management solution that includes hardware inventory as one of its core features. In this blog post, we will discuss how to extend and customize the default hardware inventory for enhanced asset reporting.
Understanding SCCM Hardware Inventory
By default, SCCM collects a wide range of hardware information such as BIOS, processor, operating system, and network adapters. This data forms the foundation for inventory management.
Adding Custom WMI Classes
To gather additional data, you can add custom WMI classes to the hardware inventory via client settings. Once the inventory cycle completes, the new data will be available in the SMS database.
Collecting Custom Registry Values
In some cases, you might need specific registry values for asset reporting. With SCCM, you can configure client settings to collect custom registry keys and values during hardware inventory cycles.
Building SSRS Reports
Once you have the desired data in the SMS database, you can create informative reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). This allows for easy analysis and visualization of your inventory data.
Troubleshooting Inventory Collection Failures
Sometimes issues may arise during hardware inventory collection. We’ll provide you with tips and tricks to troubleshoot and resolve these problems, ensuring uninterrupted data collection.
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Written by Mohammed Akhter
Founder of ITP Training. 50,000+ students trained across 30+ countries in Microsoft endpoint and cloud security. Learn more →