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‎01-18-2016 08:22 PM
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‎01-20-2016 02:32 PM
DSKIM wrote:
Must I give these asset dummy names, or should I set the asset type to something else and let LS update it later when scanned?
DSKIM wrote:
Will the state field change to "Active" once scanned?
‎01-22-2016 05:23 PM
‎01-18-2016 10:29 PM
If you're importing assets that'll be scanned later on, keep in mind how Lansweeper uniquely identifies assets. If your import file does not include the information Lansweeper uses for its internal asset IDs, new assets will be generated upon scanning. For Windows computers specifically, you need to submit the machines' actual computer names and domain names in your import file. Alternatively, enable rename detection and submit the machines' MAC addresses, models and serial numbers. For non-Windows assets, you need to submit the assets' MAC addresses or IP addresses.
‎01-20-2016 02:32 PM
DSKIM wrote:
Must I give these asset dummy names, or should I set the asset type to something else and let LS update it later when scanned?
DSKIM wrote:
Will the state field change to "Active" once scanned?
‎01-20-2016 02:49 PM
Jeremy.D wrote:
Keep in mind though that, even with rename detection enabled, you can never have two Windows computers in your database with the same domain name/computer name combination. If you're replacing a machine with another machine that has the same domain/name combination, you'll need to edit the domain or name of the original machine in Lansweeper first. Hit the Edit Asset button on the asset page of the original machine and change the computer name or domain to something else.
‎01-22-2016 05:00 PM
DSKIM wrote:
What happens if the original machine is not renamed before being swapped out?
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