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Inventory Snaphot


CONTENTS
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1.0   Overview
2.0   Change History
3.0   Usage
4.0   Limitations and Known Problems
5.0   Unattended Mode
6.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
7.0   Trademarks and Notices
8.0   Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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     This software is intended to collect inventory data for the system on
     which it is installed. Each query result is stored in a separate, comma 
     delimited, text file.
        
     Items that are queried are as follows:
          Audio
          BIOS
          Cache
          Communications
          Configuration
          Expansion slots
          Memory
          Monitor
          Operating system
          Ports
          Processor
          Serial number
          System GUID
          System Unit
          Storage
          Video
        
1.1  Required Operating System
     
     Windows2000 or newer.
        
1.2  Required Hardware
     
     Intel PentiumII(TM) class or better processor with a minimum of 32MB
     volatile memory, and a local drive with minimum of 10MB of storage space.
        
1.3  Availability

     This software is available via:
        - removable storage
        - fixed disk
        - networked file system



2.0  Change History
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3.0  Usage
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     From the command prompt switch to the directory containing the 
     sysinfo.exe file, then:
        
          sysinfo
           or
          sysinfo [-out:] [-v] [-u or /?] [-r]
          -out:	Output location.
        	Takes drive name and/or directory name in which to store
        	the output produced by the software.
                Syntax Example:  sysinfo -out:C:\Outputdir
                
          -r	*Remove Inventory Snapshot.  If this option is selected, 
                Inventory Snapshot components shall be deleted upon next 
                power cycle or Windows restart.
        	Syntax Example: sysinfo -r
                
          -u	Show Usage.
          or	Opens a command prompt window and displays this usage 
          /?	message.
        	Syntax Example: sysinfo -u
                
          -v	Verbose.
        	Opens a command prompt window and displays the
        	messages being output by the software.
        	Syntax Example: sysinfo -v
        
     * Inventory Snapshot files may also be removed using Windows Explorer



4.0  Limitations
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4.1  Known issues 
 


5.0  Unattended Mode
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6.0  WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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6.1  IBM Support Web Site:
     http://www.pc.ibm.com/support
                
6.2  IBM Netfinity Systems Management Web Site:
     http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/netfinity/systems_management/index.html
                
6.3  IBM Enterprise Support page for electronic support:
     http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/solutions/enterprise/support/index.html
              
6.4  IBM Marketing Netfinity Web Site:
     http://www.pc.ibm.com/netfinity
                

       
7.0  Trademarks and Notices
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7.1  The following terms and product names are trademarks of the 
     IBM Corporation or Tivoli Systemsin the United States or 
     other countries or both:
        AIX, IBM, Netfinity, Netfinity Director,
        Universal Manageability Services,  
        Tivoli IT Director, and Tivoli Management Environment.
                
     Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are
     trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
     
     SCO UnixWare 7 (c) Copyright of Santa Cruz Operation.
                
     UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other
     countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.
                
     Java and Hot Java are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
                
     SmartCIM(tm) is a trademark of Smart Technology Enablers, Inc.      

     Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
     service marks of others.
                
     All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered
     trademarks of their respective holders.



8.0  Disclaimer
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8.1  THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
     IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
     INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS 
     FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
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     GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.

8.2  Note to Government Users
     Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or
     disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP
     Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation.