Microsoft Asset Inventory Services

Microsoft Asset Inventory Service

Microsoft Asset Inventory Service (AIS) is a web-based service that delivers a comprehensive view of the software installed on desktops throughout your organization, helping you manage and control your software inventory.

AIS helps . . .

Reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) of desktops
Improve license compliance through advanced software inventory scanning

A core component of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOB), AIS consists of two parts:

A web-based service for viewing inventories orf software installed on desktops within an organization
Client software that communicates with the service and supplioes it with the inventory information

Key Benefits

Ensure compliance to reduce risk. By getting the most complete view of the software installed on enterprise PCs, you can determine which licenses have been deployed and whether all software is compliant with license agreements, key industry standards, and corporate policies.
Implement easily, cost-effectively, and more securely. AIS can be set up in just a few hours. Because it is offered as a service, inventory data is securely hosted by Microsoft, so there are no servers for you to maintain.
Improve forecasting and budgeting. Easy access to a detailed inventory of your organization’s desktop current software environment helps you manage software assets and forecast future needs. AIS also analyzes how Microsoft Volume License agreements are deployed to help you more easily manage true-ups, renewals, and license reallocation.

Other Tools

The comprehensive SAM Optimization Kit was developed to help you understand software asset management and how it can benefit your organization.

Learn about the SAM Optimization Kit

In addition to using automated discovery tools, you may find it helpful to seek outside assistance. A SAM Partner can help you take inventory of your software, track your licenses, review your policies and procedures around software acquisition and deployment, and much more.

Find a SAM Partner

Use the online Microsoft License Advisor to easily find and choose the Microsoft Volume Licensing program that can best help your organization simplify license management, optimize your IT infrastructure, and get the most value for your IT investment.

Learn more about License Advisor

Use the ROI Assessment tool to evaluate your company's current SAM implementation and get specific tips on how to refine your SAM program.

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How to buy
AIS is available exclusively to Volume Licensing customers as a core component of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) for Software Assurance.
AIS 2.0 Beta
Sign up to participate in beta testing for the next release of AIS. (Beta testing closes at the end of June 2010.)