What is PDQ Inventory?
PDQ Inventory is a popular IT asset management software used by system administrators to track hardware and software across a network. It provides an automated way to scan servers, workstations, peripherals, mobile devices, and more to document installed software, hardware specifications, Windows updates, network configuration, and other details.
Key features of PDQ Inventory include:
- Automatic discovery of devices through SNMP, WMI, SSH, etc.
- Centralized dashboard showing inventory data
- Graphical visualization of network topology
- Software license tracking and reporting
- Hardware inventory tracking with warranty info
- Custom reporting and alerting capabilities
- Role-based access control for managing user permissions
PDQ Inventory helps IT teams maintain accurate visibility and accountability into their infrastructure. The real-time data and reporting enables better IT management for tasks like purchase planning, software audits, migration projects, and more. It can integrate with PDQ's software deployment tool, PDQ Deploy.
PDQ Inventory competes against similar IT asset management solutions from vendors like Solarwinds, BMC, and ServiceNow. It differentiates itself through ease of use, automated discovery capabilities, and fast scanning speeds across large environments.