Lesson 1Procedures fi verifyin inventory accuracy an reconcilin differences across PCsDefine procedures fi verify inventory accuracy an reconcile differences between PCs. Learn samplin, cross-checks, an comparison techniques dat help detect missin data, inconsistent entries, an documentation errors.
Spot‑checking records against systemsCross‑validating from multiple toolsComparing PCs with reference baselinesResolving conflicting data entriesDocumenting verification resultsLesson 2Collectin patch level an hotfix details via Windows Update History an wmic qfe listLearn how fi record patch level an hotfix status usin Windows Update History an wmic qfe list. Understand KB identifiers, install dates, an how fi export an compare results across multiple PCs fi confirm consistent security posture.
Reviewing Windows Update HistoryExporting update lists to filesUsing wmic qfe list with filtersMatching KB numbers to advisoriesComparing patch levels across PCsLesson 3Preparin an inventory plan an checklist tailor fi 12 factory PCsDesign an inventory plan tailor fi twelve factory PCs. Define scope, priorities, an data fields, den convert dem into a practical checklist dat guide technicians through consistent, repeatable collection an documentation steps pon every machine.
Defining inventory scope and goalsSelecting mandatory data fieldsCreating a per‑PC checklist templateSequencing collection steps efficientlyAssigning responsibilities and timelinesLesson 4Backup an retention policy fi inventory data an secure storage considerations (encryption, access control)Develop a backup an retention policy fi inventory data. Decide where an how long fi store records, apply encryption an access control, an ensure dat backups are tested, documented, an aligned wid factory an compliance requirements.
Defining retention periods per data typeSelecting backup locations and mediaEncrypting inventory files at restControlling access with permissionsTesting restore procedures regularlyLesson 5Enumeratin installed software wid WMIC Product, registry, an Add/Remove Programs snapshotsLearn several ways fi enumerate installed software pon Windows 7 usin WMIC Product, registry views, an Programs an Features. Capture version, vendor, an install dates, an create snapshots dat support audits an license compliance checks.
Listing software via WMIC ProductReading uninstall registry keysExporting Programs and Features listsNormalizing product names and versionsFlagging unsupported or risky softwareLesson 6Listin local user an group accounts an permissions usin lusrmgr.msc an net user /net localgroup commandsLearn fi list local users, groups, an permissions usin lusrmgr.msc an net commands. Document membership, privilege levels, an service accounts fi support audits, troubleshootin, an standardization across all factory workstations.
Reviewing accounts in lusrmgr.mscListing users with net user commandsListing groups with net localgroupDocumenting group membershipsIdentifying risky local administrator useLesson 7Gatherin hardware data: CPU, memory, disk, BIOS/firmware usin msinfo32 an wmic commandsUse msinfo32 an wmic fi gather detailed hardware information, includin CPU, memory, disks, an BIOS or firmware. Learn how fi export reports, interpret key fields, an normalize data so dat systems can be compared an tracked over time.
Collecting system summary in msinfo32Exporting msinfo32 reports to filesQuerying CPU and memory with wmicDocumenting disks and SMART detailsRecording BIOS and firmware versionsLesson 8Recordin network configuration an adapters wid ipconfig /all, route print, an netsh interface ipv4 show configCapture network configuration details usin ipconfig, route print, an netsh. Record IP settings, gateways, DNS, an adapter properties so dat connectivity issues, routin problems, an configuration drift can be quickly diagnosed.
Running ipconfig /all for IP detailsSaving route print outputsUsing netsh interface ipv4 show configDocumenting DNS and gateway settingsTracking changes to adapter bindingsLesson 9Designin a consistent document template (fields, namin conventions, versionin) an how fi store baseline snapshotsCreate a consistent documentation template fi all inventory data. Define fields, namin conventions, an versionin rules, an learn how fi store baseline snapshots so dat future changes can be tracked an rolled back when necessary.
Choosing core inventory fieldsDefining file and folder naming rulesImplementing document version numbersCapturing initial baseline snapshotsOrganizing baselines by site and dateLesson 10Methods fi updatin inventory: periodic scheduled exports, manual change logs, an checksum/versioned filesEstablish methods fi keep inventory current usin scheduled exports, manual change logs, an checksum or versioned files. Learn how fi automate recurrin tasks an document procedures so updates remain reliable an auditable.
Scheduling recurring export tasksMaintaining manual change logsUsing checksums to detect changesVersioning inventory files by dateReviewing updates for completenessLesson 11Documentin scheduled tasks, installed drivers (driverquery), an device manager exportsExplore methods fi document scheduled tasks, installed drivers, an Device Manager data. Use Task Scheduler, driverquery, an Device Manager exports fi build a reliable record of automation, hardware drivers, an potential troubleshootin points.
Listing tasks in Task SchedulerExporting tasks to XML for backupUsing driverquery with useful switchesExporting Device Manager views to filesCorrelating tasks and driver dependenciesLesson 12Usin System Information (msinfo32) an System Properties fi record OS, edition, an install datesUse System Information an System Properties fi record Windows 7 edition, version, an installation dates. Learn which fields matter fi support, licensin, an lifecycle plannin, an how fi export dis data consistently fi all PCs.
Finding OS details in msinfo32Using System Properties for editionRecording product ID and license dataCapturing original install dateExporting OS details for all PCsLesson 13Capturin runnin services an startup programs usin services.msc, msconfig, an sc queryLearn fi capture runnin services an startup entries pon Windows 7 usin services.msc, msconfig, an sc query. Understand how fi export, filter, an interpret results fi document baseline behavior an detect unwanted or disabled items.
Reviewing service status in services.mscDocumenting startup items with msconfigUsing sc query to export service listsFiltering services by state and start typeSaving outputs to text and CSV files
