Window layout

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The nVision window layout is intuitive and easy to use.

 

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Menu bar

The nVision functions are grouped into in 3 tabs on the menu bar:

hmtoggle_plus0 “About nVision” tab

This tab presents information about nVision version, logged in user, entered license and service contract termination date.

hmtoggle_plus0 “Main” tab

Group

Functions

Description

Inventory

Generate protocol

Allows to generate asset transfer protocols.

Asset settings

Asset settings management ustawieniami zasobów.

Application categories

Categories creation and management.

Print bar codes

Manage printouts of bar codes for assets.

Configure license type

Allows to configure additional fields for all licenses.

Manage templates

Allows to manage software templates synchronized with the Axence templates database.

MSI packages manager

Allows to manage software installation via MSI packages.

DataGuard

Audit

Allows the review of the history of connections and file operations on external media.

Connected devices

Presents a list of devices connected to hosts with Agents.

Manage devices

Allows the configuration of access rights to devices connected to Agents.

Manage trustees

Allows the configuration of access rights to media for users.

Printouts

Printout audit

Allows a list of printouts performed by users to be displayed.

Configure Printing costs

Allows the configuration of Printing costs.

Reports and alerts

Reports

Allows the preparation of templates and generation of reports.

Event log

Displays all generated alerts.

Alerts

Configuration of alerts for Atlas.

HelpDesk

Open HelpDesk

Opens the Helpdesk web interface.

Distribution tasks

Allows files to be uploaded and executed remotely on Agents.

Messages

Allows for easy provision of information to users with an installed Agent.

Configuration

Opens the Helpdesk settings window.

SmartTime

Opens SmartTime web interface.

Settings

Opens nVision main settings.

hmtoggle_plus0 “Tools” tab

Group

Functions

Description

Devices and users

Add user

Creates a new user account.

Add group

Creates a new group.

Add device

Allows an icon to be added for a new device (e.g. the one undetectable by ping scanning).

Show duplicated devices

Presents a list of devices with duplicated IP/MAC addresses or DNS names.

Create counter for devices

Allows the creation of performance counter on multiple devices.

Tools

Run netTools

Runs netTools.

Discover new network

Runs the network discovery wizard.

Distribute file with WMI

Opens the distribution with WMI menu

SNMP and Syslog

SNMP trap server

Server configuration and review of collected SNMP traps.

Syslog server

Server configuration and review of collected Syslog messages.

MIB compiler

Allows MIB files to be imported.

Agents

Install nVision Agent

Allows the preparation of the Agent installer file in the form of MSI package.

Uninstall nVision Agent

Allows for the remote uninstallation of Agents that connect with the Server.

Import inventory scans

Allows for the inventory of computers without installed Agents.

Propagate new Atlas address

Enables Agents to be prepared for moving nVision server installation to another machine.

Manage your Agent profiles

Management of Agent configuration.

Inventory scanner executable file

Allows the inventory scanner file to be saved.

Options

Options

Allows the nVision operation options to be changed.

Atlas properties

Basic Atlas properties (visualization style, ignored devices, etc.)

Filters for smart maps

Allows the creation of smart maps that group devices complying with specific conditions.

Filters for smart groups

Allows the creation of smart groups that group user accounts complying with specific conditions.

Manage

Configuration of: events and actions, alerts, icon visualization styles, additional tools, login credentials and departments.

Atlas panel

The Atlas panel is located in the left part of the window and divided into two tabs: Devices, Users and Assets.

The Devices tab presents a list of all devices grouped as maps. To find out more about maps, see the chapter Atlases, maps and hosts.
After selecting devices in the tree, the list is presented in the central view.

The Users tab presents the nVision user accounts and their groups. Both the accounts and groups are carriers of monitoring and blockade settings.
See the monitoring and locking settings.

The Assets tab presents a list of all assets created in the program. It also gives you the ability to create application templates and check what programs are installed. Detailed information is presented in the dedicated chapter.