This definitely works in most cases. I use BDNA Normalize which includes usage data (likey captured from CCM_RECENTLY_USED_APPS). Todd Hemsell came up with one scenario where this wasn't a good fit but of course Todd would. It doesn't tell you how long an app was used. This can be problematic.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Miller, Todd Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 10:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [mssms] Another great alternative to Software Inventory There was some discussion about Software Inventory recently and about looking for alternatives due to its resource intensive nature on the client - and the amount of (useless?) data sent to the DB. In looking for an answer to another problem, I tripped over this post by Sherry and Garth (thanks!) on Technet Forum that had another suggestion for inventorying applications. It is to use the CCM_RECENTLY_USED_APPS view. I can't believe I've been doing SCCM for as long as I have without knowing about this view. It would for the most part get rid of my need for SW inventory. It is not exactly the same as SW Inventory - it only inventories recently used (a few months) executables, and it won't detect unused executables at rest on the computer but it is comprehensive and will detect applications being run not only from the Program Files area, but in the user space too. the post is here... https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/43d1ed69-53f6-434d-838d-1a1024f1b80b/specific-software-title-not-displayed-in-inventoried-software-but-is-listed-in-software-metering?forum=configmgrinventory ________________________________ Notice: This UI Health Care e-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. Thank you. ________________________________ ________________________________ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is from a law firm and may be protected by the attorney-client or work product privileges. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by replying to this e-mail and then delete it from your computer. ________________________________ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is from a law firm and may be protected by the attorney-client or work product privileges. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by replying to this e-mail and then delete it from your computer.
