> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/manual/english/platform-usage/discoveries/inventory.md). # Inventory The inventory provides an overview of all network devices found in the subnets monitored by a Watchdog. To do this, the Watchdog scans the specified subnet for new IP addresses using ping requests, port scans, and, if enabled, network sniffing. It transmits its interim results at five-minute intervals. *** Navigate to **Discoveries** → **Inventory** to display a list of all detected network devices. If no devices have been detected yet, this view is empty. The [inventory overview](#inventory-overview) provides information including: * the IP address of the network device and the subnet in which it was detected. * whether a detected network device has already been manually validated. * which Watchdog detected the network device. You can also [export](#export-lists) the entire inventory or a filtered view and [create an inventory report](#create-report). *** ## Navigation Click the **Search** field above the list and enter any search term to find specific list items. Use the page navigation

to navigate between multiple pages. ### Filter List Click the **Filter** icon above the list to filter the list by predefined parameters.

Available Filters

Parameter	Type	Description
Subnet	String	Filter by a specific subnet in which network devices were detected, or exclude it from the results. All available subnets are displayed.
Categories	String	Filter by a specific custom category assigned to the detected network device, or exclude it from the results. All available categories are displayed.
Tags	String	Filter for all network devices with a specific custom tag, or exclude them from the results. All available tags are displayed.

### Actions for List Items Actions for list items are located at the end of each list item row:

Action	Description
Go to Asset Map	Click the Asset Map icon to navigate to the Asset Map, where the corresponding network device is already selected.
Go to the Inventory Entry	Click the Inventory Entry icon to navigate to the inventory details of the corresponding network device.
Delete	Click the Delete icon and confirm the message that appears by clicking Delete Permanently to remove the corresponding network device from the inventory. Please note: Deleted Watchdogs cannot be recovered.

*** ## Inventory: Overview The inventory overview is displayed as a table. It provides the following information:

Column	Description
Validation Status	Uses a colored icon to indicate whether the detected network device has already been manually validated and whether the inventory entry has been enriched with additional information, such as its location or assigned responsibilities. The following icons may be displayed: (gray): The detected network device has not yet been manually validated. (green): The detected network device has already been manually validated.
IP Address	Displays the following information immediately after the network device is detected: The IP address of the network device and the subnet in which the device was detected. If available: The host name of the network device. If available: The manufacturer of the network device. After an inventory entry has been manually enriched with additional information, the following information is also displayed: The custom display name of the network device. The custom tags assigned to the network device. You can also add a ping check or a port check for the corresponding network device directly from this view. If you have already done so, click Ping Monitoring or Port Monitoring to navigate directly to the corresponding ping monitoring detail view or port monitoring detail view. Click the IP address or display name of a network device to navigate to its detail view.
Responsibilities	If specified in the inventory details, displays the names and email addresses of the users who are responsible for the network device from a functional perspective, meaning its content and functionality, and from a technical perspective, meaning its maintenance and operation.
Categories	If specified in the inventory details, displays the custom categories assigned to the network device.
Watchdog	Displays the name of the Watchdog that detected the network device.
Last Seen at	Displays the date and time of the most recent network scan that detected the network device again. Please note: If the network device is not detected again in the monitored subnet for a specific period, the inventory is automatically cleaned up and the network device is removed from the inventory list. The default period is 30 days. You can adjust the inventory cleanup period in the settings of the corresponding Watchdog.

*** ## Create Report Click **Create Report** in the upper-right corner to create an inventory report in PDF format. Once created, the report appears under **Discoveries** → **Reports**. *** ## Export Lists You can export either the entire inventory list or a filtered view. The file is exported in CSV format. {% hint style="info" %} You can find the exported file in your browser's default download location. {% endhint %} Click **Export View** in the upper-right corner to download the currently displayed view. Click **Export All** to download the entire inventory list.