Inventory Scanner settings

Use the Inventory Scanner Settings to configure the software, devices and data that you want to include in inventory scans. The configuration you make here defines what items are scanned for when the inventory scanner runs. When a tenant is registered with Neurons, the default settings are applied.

The inventory scanner uses the data items you specify to identify files and custom data items such as registry values, and WMI data. You can specify the following items:

  • BitLocker settings:The BitLocker settings in the inventory scanner allows you to collect and view BitLocker recovery keys from BitLocker - encrypted Windows devices. This enhances endpoint security and supports data recovery processes by securely storing recovery keys.

  • Registry items: The inventory scanner can identify items in the Windows registry on managed devices. These items are then displayed in the section of the inventory list that you specify.

  • WMI items: The inventory scanner can scan for WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) data items, with the results displayed in the section of the inventory list that you specify.

  • Custom Attribute: The inventory scanner allows you to define custom attributes as name-value pairs on managed devices. These attributes capture important information such as division ownership, location, or other environment-specific details. The custom attributes are then displayed in the section of the inventory list that you specify, helping you accurately identify and manage devices even when device names or IP addresses are not unique.

  • File Extensions: The inventory scanner can scan the file types and folders based on the custom configuration you set here.

To add a New Inventory Scanner Settings:

  1. In Ivanti Neurons, select Admin > Inventory Scanner Settings.

  2. Click Add New Setting.

  3. In the Add New Setting, enter a Name for the custom setting.

Enable BitLocker Key Collection

Turn on Collect BitLocker keys toggle.

Once deployed, the system will begin collecting BitLocker recovery key from the Windows operating system if the BitLocker is enabled on the Windows Drives. This key is then stored within the system for the future access.

Add Registry Entries

  1. In the Registry Entries, click Add to define the registry entries.
    This gathers the required information for the inventory from the user’s system.

    1. Select the Root Key from the drop-down.

      1. HKLM = HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

      2. HKCC = HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG

      3. HKCR = HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

      4. HKU = HKEY_USERS

    2. Enter the Registry Key.

    3. Enter the Value Name.

    4. Enter the Attribute Name.

    5. Click Save.

Read WMI properties from the users' device

  1. In the WMI Calls, click Add to read WMI properties from the users' system.
    WMI has a single primary key even if there are multiple properties.

    1. Enter the Name Space.

    2. Enter the Class Name.

    3. Enter the Display Object.

    4. Under Properties, click Add to add the WMI property.

    5. Enter the Property Name and Display Name.

    6. Turn on the Key.

    7. Click Add.

    You can add only 1 WMI key even if there are multiple properties available.

  2. Click Save & Close.

Managing Custom Attributes

The Custom Attributes section in Inventory Policy lets administrators define static, hard-coded metadata fields—such as owner or location—that apply to all devices where the policy is deployed. Inventory Scanner automatically assigns these attributes to each device, so no device-level configuration is necessary. You can view the custom attributes under Devices > Details > Curated Data > Custom Data for each device. By managing these attributes centrally, you ensure consistent, standardized metadata across your device inventory.

To add custom attributes

  1. In the Custom Attributes, click Add.

  2. Enter a unique name and value for the attribute (e.g., Contact: CITTNTS).

  3. Click Save.

The new attribute will be synchronized to all associated devices after the policy is deployed and the next inventory scan completes.

To modify a Custom Attribute,

  1. Click Edit to modify the desired field in the attributes list.

  2. Click Save.

The new values are delivered to all associated devices on the next inventory scan. Until then, devices continue to report the old value.

To delete a custom attribute,

  1. Click the Delete icon next to the attribute.

  2. Confirm the deletion if prompted. If any active Bots reference the attribute, the system displays a warning before you proceed. Once you delete the attribute, the system configuration updates immediately. The system then removes the attribute from all associated devices after their next inventory scan and policy sync.

Each device assigned the updated policy displays all current custom attributes after the next inventory scan. When you modify or delete an attribute, deploy the updated policy and allow time for clients to scan and update their inventory.

Add File Extensions

To configure the file types, folders, and devices for scanning:

1. Select the corresponding options listed under File Extensions.

2. Click Add.

3. Enter the Values.

4. Click Save.

5. Click Save & Close.

For more information, see Managing software list settings.

Deploy the Inventory Scanner Settings:

  1. In Ivanti Neurons, select Agents > Agent Policies > Create a Policy.

  2. Enter an Agent Policy Name.

  3. Click the Inventory Scanner checkbox in Capabilities and select the Configuration from the drop-down if any.

  4. Click Create Policy.

  5. Click Agent Deployment > Deploy Agent via manual installation > Get started.

  6. In the Choose Agent Policy, select the policy from the drop-down.

  7. Select the Enrollment Key from the Choose you Enrollment Key drop-down.

  8. Select the endpoint operating system from Choose the host endpoint operating system section.

  9. Select the installation mode from the drop-down.

  10. Click Download. See, Agent Deployment.

For more information, see Adding custom WMI items to inventory scans and Monitoring software usage.