Auto-discovery: find devices on the network automatically
Auto-discovery finds devices on your network via an agentless scan (TCP, optionally SNMP) and adopts them as assets. A lean inventory agent for Windows, Linux and macOS adds details on operating system, hardware and installed software - less manual work, fresher data.
Agentless network scan
An agentless scan over TCP and optionally SNMP detects devices on the network without having to install software on every system.
Adopted as assets
Found devices are adopted as assets and integrated into the inventory. New systems stand out instead of staying unnoticed.
Inventory agent
The lean agent for Windows, Linux and macOS reports operating system, hardware and installed software automatically - ideal alongside the scan.
Less manual work
Automatic capture keeps the inventory current and relieves manual upkeep. The REST API additionally lets you automate reconciliation.
Example: making unknown devices visible
A new admin takes over a poorly documented network. An agentless scan over TCP and optionally SNMP finds the active devices and adopts them as assets - from switch to printer. Where more detail is needed, the inventory agent on Windows, Linux and macOS reports operating system, hardware and software. After a short time there is a solid inventory that the REST API then keeps current.
Related topics and modules
Complementing auto-discovery:
Questions on auto-discovery
Does auto-discovery work agentless?
Yes. An agentless scan over TCP and optionally SNMP detects devices on the network without having to install software on every system. There is also a lean inventory agent as a complement.
What is captured during detection?
The network scan finds devices and adopts them as assets. The inventory agent for Windows, Linux and macOS additionally reports operating system, hardware and installed software.
Do I have to install an agent?
No, not necessarily. The network scan works agentless. For deeper detail on endpoints you can optionally use the lean inventory agent.
An inventory that keeps itself current
Make unknown devices visible and keep the inventory current. Start with Starter from EUR 10 net/month or request a live demo.