While you can write to a db, INI, etc. You have other options too. For example: Altiris, Tivoli, Mobile Automation, SMS, etc. I know these are not free, but may cover your needs.

One that has been talked about before which is pretty comprehensive, and you can run remote to put into a DB, is - Aida: http://www.aida32.hu/aida32.php and is free.

HTH,

Kent
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