Script File: Software Section

Control of software inventory scanning is done in the Software section of the script file.

Example: Software Section

[Software]
Method=0/1/2

ScanRestrictedUser=0/1

The following table includes the parameters available in the Software section:

Parameter	Description
Method	Specifies which software scanning method to use. The value can be one of the following: 0 = No software scan is performed. 1 = Runs the heuristic scanner which scans the MSI and Add/Remove database. 2 = Runs the Signature Scanner which uses the CA provided signature database to recognize software.
ScanRestrictedUser	Indicates if software inventory scanning should be performed for restricted users. 0 = No. Restricted users are not scanned. 1 = Yes (default)

Parameter

Description

Method

Specifies which software scanning method to use. The value can be one of the following:

0 = No software scan is performed.

1 = Runs the heuristic scanner which scans the MSI and Add/Remove database.

2 = Runs the Signature Scanner which uses the CA provided signature database to recognize software.

ScanRestrictedUser

Indicates if software inventory scanning should be performed for restricted users.

0 = No. Restricted users are not scanned.

1 = Yes (default)