Discover the New Lansweeper Discovery

L answeeper has long been recognized as a leader in IT asset discovery and management, always aiming to provide you with the most complete and comprehensive visibility into your technology estate. It is the very foundation on which Lansweeper was built. That is why, for the last year and a half, our team has been rebuilding Lansweeper Discovery from the ground up to take it to new heights.

By embracing a cloud-integrated, streamlined approach Lansweeper Discovery takes a leap forward in discovering all IT, OT, IoT, and cloud assets across your on-prem, remote, and cloud environments with unprecedented width and depth.

Unified Visibility Across IT, OT, and Cloud Environments

Lansweeper’s unrivaled asset discovery is arguably its most standout feature. Starting from a simple network scanner, the discovery engine has expanded over the years to bring you full visibility by always improving the scanner and with additions like LsPush and LsAgent and the OT scanner, until you had eyes on every IT, OT, and IoT in your IT estate.

With this new version, Discovery is once again being upgraded to bring you more visibility than ever before into every IT, OT, IoT, and cloud asset whether they be on-prem, remote, or in the Cloud, all from 1 installation. This means that all assets within your technology estate can now be monitored from one single pane of glass, from OT equipment on factory floors to cloud environments. This unified inventory is invaluable for any organization that is faced with complex hybrid infrastructures that include a mix of on-site, mobile, and cloud resources.

The Cloud Discovery part of this may have caught your attention already. This particular side of Lansweeper Discovery can catalog over 150 asset types across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. Its versatility is further enhanced by integrations with Azure Active Directory and Intune.

From Scanning to Continuous Discovery

The new Lansweeper Discovery engine definitively moves the process from traditional asset “scanning” to a continuous asset “discovery”. In addition to scanning the network based on scheduled scans, the new Discovery platform offers continuous monitoring to ensure that nothing goes unnoticed and your data stays up to date. This way your IT team can quickly respond to any changes and potential security threats. In dynamic environments where devices frequently connect and disconnect, this is crucial to ensure complete and accurate asset data.

Passive and Active Discovery

The new approach still combines active and passive discovery to provide comprehensive coverage. Passive discovery immediately detects new devices as soon as they connect to the network. This ensures that no assets go unseen and captures devices that may otherwise remain hidden. Active discovery on the other hand ensures thorough asset identification and comprehensive data through customizable scanning by IP range or network segment, or through active directory scanning. Thanks to the continuous discovery model, you are sure that you always have an accurate and up-to-date asset inventory.

Cloud Discovery With Secure Credential Management

When talking about a comprehensive IT inventory, it is impossible to ignore the growing importance of cloud discovery. Cloud discovery is now fully integrated into Lansweeper discovery, cataloging over 150 types of cloud assets within various cloud environments like Azure, AWS, and GCP. Furthermore, cloud discovery no longer requires a physical installation. All data is securely stored and managed directly in the cloud.

Addressing the need for secure and efficient credential management, Lansweeper Discovery also has an integrated credential management system that stores and manages your credentials within a built-in credential vault. This guarantees that Lansweeper Discovery meets the highest standards for security and compliance.

Device-Level Monitoring With Lansweeper IT Agent and IT Agent Portable

There is no way around it; hybrid and remote work have become the norm in many industries. With it comes a seemingly never-ending sprawl of frequently disconnected assets, like laptops and personal mobile devices. These devices are not always picked up by a standard network scan.

Lansweeper addresses this issue with the IT Agent and IT Agent Portable. These lightweight applications are installed directly on the devices you wish to monitor. IT Agent continuously monitors the device it is installed on and reports on its hardware, software, and configurations. IT Agent Portable is even more specialized for devices that frequently disconnect. It is a specialized version of the IT Agent that immediately pushes its data to the cloud as soon as it connects. This guarantees that even the most transient of devices are properly tracked.

Why the New Lansweeper Discovery Is Just Better

We’ve already explained how asset discovery has been upgraded, giving you the most complete and comprehensive view of your network yet. However, there are many other factors that make a feature stand out as best-in-class.

Enhanced Asset Data Collection and Granular Insights

So Lansweeper Discovery has found all your IT, OT, IoT, and Cloud devices. But we all know we’re really here for that in-depth asset intelligence. Lansweeper has always collected a lot of comprehensive, device-specific asset data. The new Discovery expands it even further with information like device fingerprints and open ports. The unrivaled level of detail Lansweeper provides a holistic view of your organization’s IT ecosystem that supports your team in making effective strategic decisions.

Improved Usability and Setup

One of the major improvements in Lansweeper Discovery is its emphasis on ease of use. We have streamlined the installation process, eliminated the need for extensive manual configuration, and minimized the need for technical expertise.

We wanted this version to be truly user-friendly. All functions have been consolidated into a single installation so you no longer need separate installations for IT and OT discovery. The new configuration process is intuitive and quick allowing for swift deployment across various environments. By making the installation quick and effortless, Lansweeper Discovery can be integrated into your IT operations in no time.

Automatic Updates and Cross-Platform Compatibility

We have been listening to our customers’ feedback, and have ensured that this new version of Lansweeper Discovery will receive automatic updates, without the need for manual intervention. This means you will no longer need to monitor and install updates. Automated updates will ensure that your Discovery platform always remains current with the latest patches and improvements.

Another frequent request from our users was cross-platform compatibility with Windows, MacOS, and Linux, and so we delivered. This is a significant improvement over the older version which was limited to Windows-only installations. With better compatibility comes greater flexibility tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern IT infrastructure.

Security and Compliance

As always, security remains a top priority in everything we do. Now built on .NET 8, Lansweeper Discovery benefits from the latest security and performance advancements. The automatic updates also play a critical role in maintaining security standards as your installation will automatically receive the latest security patches without any manual intervention.

Naturally, Lansweeper Discovery still supports your audit readiness by providing you with an accurate and always up-to-date inventory of all your assets. Lansweeper’s detailed records let you swiftly respond to any compliance audit and licensing inquiries. This visibility minimizes the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.

What Does That Mean for Your Team?

As the IT landscape keeps evolving so do the tools to manage it. Reliable, comprehensive asset discovery is more essential to operations than ever. The new Lansweeper Discovery transforms the way we approach asset management.

Reduced Administrative Burden: Automatic updates, integrated credential management, and easy configuration free up your time and resources so that the IT team can focus on more strategic projects.
Enhanced Coverage and Scalability: Cross-platform compatibility and cloud discovery ensure that you can monitor your entire IT estate – regardless of its complexity or geographical spread – from a single pane of glass.
Unified Inventory: By consolidating on-premises, OT, IoT, and cloud assets into a single dashboard, Lansweeper Discovery supports better decision-making and optimized resource allocation.