Configuring Asset Intelligence in SCCM

Asset Intelligence Certificate

During the installation of SCCM, the certificate for Asset Intelligence synchronization is valid until March 2015. To extend this validity, you can download the updated certificate valid until 2017 from the following link: Microsoft Support.

Configuring Asset Intelligence

Step 1: Install the Asset Intelligence Synchronization Point Role

To get started, install the “Asset Intelligence Synchronization Point” role in SCCM:

• Update the certificate for Asset Intelligence as mentioned above.
• Synchronize Asset Intelligence.

Step 2: Enable Inventory Classes

Next, activate the inventory classes for Asset Intelligence:

Ensure all classes are activated:

These classes can also be found in the hardware inventory agent settings:

Step 3: Create a GPO for Auditing

Create a Group Policy Object (GPO) to enable auditing on client machines:

Step 4: Verify Maintenance Tasks

Ensure the following maintenance tasks are enabled (these are enabled by default):

Step 5: Wait for Synchronization

Be patient, as it may take several days for the synchronization to complete. Once done, you can view the software data:

You can add legends to your reports:

Using these reports, you can count the licenses you need: