Novell ZENWORKS 10 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SP3 - SYSTEM PLANNING-DEPLOYMENT-BEST PRACTICES GUIDE 10.3 30-03-2010 System Planning Manual page 68

First Scan: The first time the agent is installed and a scan happens. Controlled by the Logins
before first scan configuration setting in ZENworks Control Center. This setting should
complement the build process of the devices.
Recurring Scan: Controlled by the Inventory Scan Schedule. See
page 59
"Software File Information" on page 68
"Collection Data Form Schedules" on page 68
Software File Information
Select the Collect Software File Information option only if you must identify software products that
aren't recognized by the ZENworks Knowledgebase. This option forces a very granular collection of
inventory information, which has performance impacts throughout the ZENworks infrastructure. If
you must create local software products based on software file information, we recommend that you
override inventory settings only on the individual target devices.
Figure 4-18
For more information, see
Management Asset Inventory
Collection Data Form Schedules
The collection data form is used to collect demographic information for a device or user. The
information can be collected on several schedules or events, or it can be collected manually. You can
also use the Scan Now, First Scan, or Recurring Scan options. This information can be very useful
when attempting to identify where devices are located and who is using them.
Select a schedule that best fits your requirements. Collecting this information on a monthly basis
should be a good choice. Ensure that you run a new collection after a change, such as a move or user
change.
68 System Planning, Deployment, and Best Practices Guide
for further information.
Inventory Scan Settings
"Creating Local Software
Reference"
"Inventory Schedules" on
Products" in the "ZENworks 10 Configuration