Set up the Collector
You need to use the Collector (optional) if you are using multiple instances of Assets Discovery or if you need to transfer the Result-Data through different network segments (as shown in this Picture).
Setting up the Collector
To set up the Collector:
- Extract the Discovery package on the system where you will run the tool.
- Start a command prompt and move to the extracted Discovery folder.
Run the command prompt with Administrator privileges.
This will be required to write into the destination folder if you choose "C:\Program Files" or it will be needed to install the Collector tool as a service.
Startup parameters
First you can display the available Commands with "Collector -?
"
Run "Collector -s
" to configure the Collector-Tool settings.
Possible start parameters
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Collector.exe | Without a start up parameter the Collector tool will start a scan with the stored Settings |
Collector.exe -s | Open the Collector tool Settings |
Collector.exe -v | Shows the version number of the Collector tool |
Collector.exe -i | *Installing the Collector tool as a service |
Collector.exe -u | *Uninstalling the Collector tool service |
Collector.exe -resetpassword | Reset your password, if you forgot it. |
*Only available by using the Discovery Tool on a Windows Environment.
Collector settings
Run "Collector -s
" to configure the Collector tool settings. For more info on available settings, see Settings.