Taking network snapshot   

Let me explain what i mean by a network snapshot please tell me classes or 
class or ways in wmi that can help me get this info
Assume that i have all the machine names in the n/w and their Admin 
usernames and passwords
Let me explain what i mean by Network Snapshot.
Using the above info is it possible for me to know which  OS(windows OS ie) 
is installed how many servers have been configured and how many lets say 
LDAP directories are confiugerd the hardware and software config
how many lets say file servers ... database servers or how many printers  
etc etc etc
that is i want to knw all the network software, hardware configs and info

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date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:02:57 +0800   author:   Akash

RE: Taking network snapshot   

Hi,

Oh, it seems that you want to get tons of information and tasks done using 
WMI. For this type of issue, it is better for you to contact Microsoft 
consulting service since they can provide official reliable solution for 
you by considering all the aspects of your requirement. Anyway, I would 
like to share some of my experience.

Yes, you can connect to the remote machine to query a lot of system 
information as long as you know the Admin username/password. The article 
below documents the detailed steps and sample code in C++:
"Example: Getting WMI Data from a Remote Computer"
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa390422(VS.85).aspx

Also, the artilces below provide several samples:
"Collecting Remote System Information With WMI"
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/IP/remotesysinformation.aspx
"Network Adapter Configuration Using WMI"
http://microsoft.apress.com/asptodayarchive/73556/network-adapter-configurat
ion-using-wmi

Hope it helps.

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date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:15:34 GMT   author:   (Jeffrey Tan[MSFT])

RE: Taking network snapshot   

oh well thanx for the reply unfortunately it hardly helps.
i do use wmi to get remote info well anyways i will try my luck and let you 
know here watever i find useful in the process

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date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:24:04 +0800   author:   Akash

RE: Taking network snapshot   

Hi Akash,

Thank you for feedback.

Actually I am not sure what specific information you wanted to retreive 
that's why I provide the generic information to you. Anyway, if you need 
further help, please feel free to feedback, thanks.

Best regards,
Jeffrey Tan
Microsoft Online Community Support
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date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:24:38 GMT   author:   (Jeffrey Tan[MSFT])