Pro Tips #61
Its that special time of year again where 90% of people are out of office and can’t bother you, meaning you’ll likely have some spare time to see what you’ve missed during other busy periods. Today I’ll be recapping what the most popular Pro Tips were this year, so whether you haven’t had the time to check earlier in the year or whether you’re a newer Lansweeper user, this will catch you up.
Before I start, quick reminder for those who weren’t here in 2023, you can also take a look at last year’s recap. Let’s get started.
Getting Custom Device Information from SNMP
Ever felt like your device scans aren’t providing all the details you need? Pro Tip 50 guides you on how to delve deeper using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to retrieve custom device information. By understanding and utilizing custom MIBs and OIDs, you can enhance the data collected during your scans, ensuring a more comprehensive asset inventory.
Automations in Lansweeper
Looking to try something new? Pro Tip 60 introduces the new Flow Builder beta feature in Lansweeper, highlighting its potential to create workflows within Lansweeper or with other products. The Pro Tip guides you through how you can make notifications using workflows and give a glimpse of all the other possibilities.
Discovering Startup Applications
Ever wondered what’s slowing down your devices at startup? Pro Tip 53 shows you how to use Lansweeper to uncover startup applications across your environment. By generating a report of startup apps, you can identify potential culprits causing delays, improve device performance, and even spot unapproved software sneaking into your systems.
Reporting on Compliance
Keeping up with compliance standards can feel like a juggling act, but Pro Tip 57 makes it simpler. It walks you through creating detailed compliance reports tailored to your organization’s needs. Whether it’s tracking software licensing, security settings, or other compliance metrics, this guide ensures you’re always audit-ready with Lansweeper.
Consolidating Your Custom Fields
Do your custom fields feel more like chaos than customization? Pro Tip 56 is here to help you tidy things up. Learn how to consolidate and manage your custom fields more effectively in one central location, making your data cleaner and your reports more accurate. A little organization goes a long way in keeping your asset data manageable!
That’s all folks! Happy holidays and see you in 2025.
