Anakage builds an endpoint inventory on an air-gapped network with a lightweight agent and an on-premise server. Each agent reports hardware and software details inside your network, with no cloud connection. Users then confirm serial numbers through a short campaign, so your register matches the physical machines.<\/p>\n
That covers most audit questions on managed devices. It does not cover everything, and this post says where the limits sit.<\/p>\n
\nEndpoint<\/strong> \u2014 any laptop, desktop, or server that connects to your network.<\/p>\n
Air-gapped network<\/strong> \u2014 a network that is physically isolated from the internet and all external connections.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
How Does Anakage Build an Endpoint Inventory on an Air-Gapped Network?<\/h3>\n
Anakage supports cloud, on-premise, hybrid, disconnected, and fully air-gapped environments with no cloud dependency required. On an isolated network, that means the server and agents run entirely inside your walls. anakage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
Here is what the inventory captures:<\/p>\n
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- Hardware and health.<\/strong> The agent monitors hardware health in real time, covering battery, CPU, and disk. anakage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- Software.<\/strong> Discovery records version, publisher, and install base, with version histories. anakage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- Assets without agents.<\/strong> Bulk upload covers routers and other gear that cannot run an agent. anakage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- Location and ownership.<\/strong> Role-based views let you filter assets by location or department. anakage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- Directory links.<\/strong> Directory service integrations (AD, HRMS) keep records current when a user changes departments. anakage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cloud tools cannot do this work offline. Freshservice, AssetTiger, and NinjaOne cannot manage air-gapped endpoints at all. anakage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
How Does Anakage Run Physical Asset Verification Offline?<\/h3>\n
\nPhysical asset verification (PAV)<\/strong> \u2014 a periodic check that every asset in your register exists and sits where the register says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Anakage offers two ways to run PAV. Both work from your own server.<\/p>\n
In the agentless method, IT sends a link from an on-premise server. Users download a lightweight collector, enter the physical serial number, and finish in under a minute. In the proactive method, the agent pops up on screen with machine details and asks the user to confirm the serial number. Users get a limited number of snoozes. anakage<\/span><\/a>anakage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
Here is how a campaign runs:<\/p>\n
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- The agent or collector gathers device details.<\/li>\n
- An admin launches a campaign to chosen users or locations.<\/li>\n
- Each user sees a pre-filled record and confirms the serial number or flags a mismatch.<\/li>\n
- Unanswered campaigns go back to the admin for follow-up.<\/li>\n
- Admins review confirmed records and flagged mismatches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Pre-filling serial number, hardware specs, and last usage reduces user fatigue and improves response quality. For servers and routers, location tagging and role-based access let site admins verify non-user assets. anakage<\/span><\/a>anakage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
What Results Have Customers Seen?<\/h4>\n
A global IT service provider spent about 15 minutes per asset verification, over 50 hours of manual effort a month. Users self-declared some details while the tool collected the rest. Verification time fell by 50%. The same deployment cut overall incidents and service requests by 30%. Automating IT support incidents and mannual asset verification by 30% +2<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
Another enterprise ran PAV on ServiceNow. Each campaign took 6 to 8 months, and accuracy stayed near 90%. Anakage built a multi-level verification flow integrated with ServiceNow, with updates pushed back in real time. anakage<\/span><\/a>anakage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
How Does This Help With RBI and ISO 27001 Audits?<\/h3>\n
Banks, NBFCs, and their vendors must keep IT asset and software license records for RBI IT audits. Tools should produce date-stamped, exportable reports. anakage<\/span><\/a>anakage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
ISO 27001:2022 expects the same discipline. Annex A control 5.9 requires an inventory of information and other associated assets.<\/p>\n
Anakage keeps an audit trail of monitoring activities, changes, and remediation efforts. On-premise deployment also keeps asset data inside your network, which supports DPDP obligations. anakage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
Keep this evidence ready for auditors:<\/p>\n
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- A dated export of the full inventory<\/li>\n
- PAV completion rate, with a list of exceptions<\/li>\n
- The transfer log for agent installers<\/li>\n
- A list of unmanaged assets, each with an owner<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
What Does Anakage Not Do for Asset Inventory?<\/h3>\n
Anakage is agent-first. It does not scan your network for unmanaged devices, and it does not discover virtual machines. Pair it with a scanner or bulk import for printers, switches, and similar gear.<\/p>\n
It also suits some teams better than others. It is a poor fit for small businesses, cloud-first companies, and teams that need a free tool.<\/p>\n
How Does Anakage Compare With Other Offline Inventory Options?<\/h3>\n
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