Audit Comparison - Estate Change By Hardware

This Estate Change by Hardware - Detail (Audit Comparison) report offers an in-depth analysis of attribute changes for hardware assets. It details exactly which asset attributes were modified, captures the values both before and after each change, and records the current status of each asset. By presenting this comprehensive level of detail, the report enhances transparency, supports effective change tracking, and provides valuable insights for audit and inventory management purposes.

Usage

This Monitors and documents detailed modifications to the attributes of hardware assets. By capturing comprehensive information about each change—including the specific attributes modified and their values before and after—the report provides a robust audit trail that enhances transparency and accountability. Additionally, this thorough record-keeping supports the accuracy of inventory data and facilitates more effective management of hardware resources, enabling organizations to maintain compliance, optimize asset utilization, and make well-informed decisions regarding their hardware portfolio.

Example

During an internal IT audit, the infrastructure team uses this report to compare hardware configurations before and after a migration activity. They identify systems where RAM and CPU attributes were modified and validate whether the changes were authorized. This helps prevent configuration drift and ensures accurate asset inventory.

Steps:

To view the Audit Comparison - Estate Change By Hardware - Detail report, perform the following steps:

Navigate to Reports → Asset Management. Select and Search the report name.
The Dashboards page is displayed.
Figure: Dashboards
The Audit Comparison - Estate Change By Hardware - Detail Report is displayed. Use the Search box on the top-right to look up specific Asset name, Attribute name, or any column value.
Figure: Audit Comparison - Estate Change By Hardware - Detail Report

Filters

The left panel provides multiple filters to refine the report data. You can filter the report using below attributes.

Click Apply Filters to update the view. Use Clear all to reset the filters.

Filter Name	Description
Asset Name	Allows users to filter the report for specific hardware assets.
Asset Status	Filters assets based on their lifecycle or audit status within the selected period.
Attribute Name	Filters the report by specific hardware attributes such as CPU, RAM, Serial Number, Model, etc.
Changes	Filters records based on the number of attribute changes detected during the selected timeframe.

Table View

The following table outlines key fields in the report along with concise descriptions of their purpose and usage.

Field	Description
Asset Name	The unique name or identifier of the hardware asset.
Asset Status	The current state of the asset (e.g., added, removed, updated).
Attribute Name	The specific property or characteristic of the asset that has changed (e.g., RAM, hard drive).
Changes	The number of times this particular attribute changed.
First Value	The initial recorded value of the attribute.
Last Value	The most recent value of the attribute.