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Tech Check-In August 8, 2024 - Snipe-IT Asset Management

August 8th Technology Check-In Summary

  • The meeting begins with a welcome and acknowledgement that attendees are likely busy preparing for the return of students to school in two weeks.
  • The primary focus of the meeting is a demonstration and discussion of the inventory management software, Snipe-IT.
  • Daniel, who has been using the software for four years, shares his process for importing asset and user data from CSV files, emphasizing the importance of adding users to the system before importing assets to maintain data consistency.
  • Both Daniel and Jason share their methods for importing asset information, including using Google Sheets and handheld scanners to efficiently input data such as serial numbers.
  • Daniel uses Snipe-IT to track assets like laptops and iPads, including chargers and bags as accessories. He also highlights the software's features for managing checkouts, repairs, and maintenance history.
  • The discussion covers the use of asset tags for identification, assigning devices to locations like carts, and the limitations of using groups within the software, which appear to be more suited for administrative permissions than managing student devices.
  • The conversation touches upon integration with other systems like Active Directory and Google Workspace, with a preference for directly connecting to a student information system for populating student data.
  • Daniel explains his method of backing up Snipe-IT using VM snapshots before updates and mentions the software's built-in backup and restore functionality.
  • The meeting concludes with Daniel offering to answer further questions and expressing his satisfaction with Snipe-IT, noting its improvement over time.

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