ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 8.0 :: Admin Guide

Standalone Workstation Audit
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 8.0 :: Admin Guide
All Windows workstations/servers that are not part of a domain/network are scanned using
Standalone Workstation Audit. The remote workstations are scanned using a script and the inventory
details are pushed to the AE Server. The script can also be configured as Logon/Startup script in the
Domain Controller.
Scanning remote workstations involves two simple steps,
1. Download the ae_scan.vbs script from ServiceDesk Plus application and execute the script
in the workstation to be scanned.
2. On executing the script a XML file is generated. Import the XML file into the ServiceDesk Plus
application. You can see the standalone workstation details in the list view.
The standalone Workstation Audit can be accessed by two ways in the application,
a. Quick Actions drop down
b. Admin tab
Quick Actions drop down
Click Quick Actions drop down -> Standalone Workstation Audit option. The Quick Actions drop
down is a quick navigator to instantly the Scanning Windows Workstation through WMI Script page.
Admin Tab
1. Click Admin tab in the header pane to open the configuration wizard page.
2. Click Stand Alone Workstation Audit icon under Discovery block.
3. Click the Click to Download option to download the
ae_scan.vbs script. Save the file.
4. Open the command prompt. Change the directory to folder where the script is saved and
execute the following script. CSCRIPT ae_scan.vbs
5. On executing the script, a XML file is generated in the same folder.
6. Import the XML file to the application and Submit it.
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