Configuration management and asset tracking method and system

摘要

A method and system is used for tracking and locating printer assets in an enterprise. Tracking these assets begins by receiving operational information that enables a printer to interoperate with computers and other printers on a network. Next, the asset tracking information associated with the printer is identified and stored along with the operational information onto the printer for operation of the printer and subsequent retrieval for inventory control. Locating printer assets begins by receiving a request for an inventory of printers on a network according to inventory criteria. The inventory criteria are then used to query one or more printers over the network to obtain operational configuration information and asset tracking information stored on the one or more printers. The resulting operational configuration information and asset tracking information is presented from the printers that meet the inventory criteria. This information is useful in printer management and inventory control.