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Comparing Lansweeper and Lansweeper Classic

Lansweeper now offers an integrated Cloud solution to manage your IT inventory completely from Cloud, next to the Classic on-prem ITAM solution. If you would like to try the Lansweeper Cloud experience, go to https://app.lansweeper.com/try. After re...

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Lansweeper Classic components and architecture

Lansweeper allows you to scan networks ranging from just a few to hundreds of thousands of assets. In this article, and in the video below, we illustrate the internal structure of the Lansweeper software, discuss the roles of the separate components ...

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Which Lansweeper setup is right for you?

A Lansweeper installation consists of several components: database, web console, one or more scan servers. This article helps you select the correct database type, web server type and number of scan servers for your needs. It also includes diagrams o...

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Lansweeper installation checklist

The below checklist can be used to prepare a Lansweeper installation, from a simple Easy install to a distributed setup with multiple scan servers. Being prepared ensures a smooth installation process, as well as efficient scanning of your network af...

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Install Lansweeper Classic

Depending on your situation, you might require a different installation experience.If you're a new customer and do not have a Lansweeper Classic installation, install the Lansweeper Cloud-first trial.If you're an existing customer with a Lansweeper C...

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Configuring the First Run Wizard

Once you've installed Lansweeper Classic, the web console automatically opens in your default web browser. When you access the Lansweeper web console for the first time, you are presented with a First Run Wizard, which allows you to add an initial sc...

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Accessing the web console

Once you've installed Lansweeper, you can access the web console. The web console displays scanned and custom data in a comprehensible way. Additionally, it allows you to make changes to your settings. By default, everyone in your network has access ...

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Applying your Lansweeper license

When you purchase a Lansweeper or help desk agent license for Lansweeper Classic, an email receipt is sent to you with a license key included. Use the "Click here to download your license" link in your receipt to retrieve your license key. This key m...

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Setting up an installation with multiple scanning servers

Lansweeper allows you to use multiple Windows computers to scan and deploy changes in your network. The machines scanning and deploying in your network, so-called "scanning servers", only have the Lansweeper Server service installed and push data to ...

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