Resources

Chapter 1:
AssetMetrix 'Quick Start' & the Email AssetAgent
20 Pages.  Updated October 2004
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Chapter 2:
LAN, Disk & Linux-AssetAgent
14 Pages.  Updated October 2004
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Chapter 3:
AssetAgent Advanced Features
16 Pages.  Updated March 2005
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Chapter 5:
Using Service Pages on a PC
16 Pages.  Updated October 2004
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Chapter 7:
Technical Overview and Troubleshooting
13 Pages.  Updated November 2004
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Downloading your inventory data from AssetMetrix (Asset Acquire function)

There are two methods for downloading your data from the AssetMetrix service: Data Acquires, and Asset Acquires.  Data Acquires can be performed from virtually any report in AssetMetrix by simply:

·        selecting the desired pulse,

·        running the desired report,

·        clicking the ‘Acquire’ button at the bottom of the report. 

When you perform a Data Acquire, the data is compiled into a Microsoft Excel file, and it is emailed to you.  Note that only a user with Administrator privileges can perform a Data Acquire.

The second method is the Asset Acquire. This method will provide you with a complete download of all the data in one pulse.  The following describes steps to obtain an Asset Acquire.

Steps:

1.       Log in as the account Administrator.  Only the AssetMetrix account administrator has the permissions required to perform an Asset Acquire.

2.       On the left-hand side select “Main” from the menu bar. Under “Main, select the “AssetPulse” option. You are now on the AssetPulse page.

3.       Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the “Asset Acquire” section to expand it.

4.       From the Pulse/Date drop down list, select the pulse you would like to download.

5.       Select the data format you wish to receive.  The format you select will depend on what you plan to do with the data.

·        Microsoft Excel spreadsheet

·        Microsoft Access database

·        XML format file

·        Comma delimited Text file

·        SQL insert statements

6.       Specify whether the download information should be sent to the account contact email address (the email you are currently logged in as), or to a different email address.  If you choose a different email address, enter it in the field.

7.       Finally, click the “Request” button to submit your request.  You can request additional Asset Acquires by repeating the above process if you want to download more than one pulse, or if you want the data in different formats.

You will receive an email message shortly, which contains a link to a secure download site.  The download link will only stay active for 2 days.  Click on that link to download your data.  If you do not download your data within the timeframe noted in the email, you will need to repeat the above process to request the download again.