KR102129963B1 - Asset management apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an asset management apparatus, wherein the asset management apparatus comprises: an input unit for receiving a keyword related to an asset to be searched for asset search from a user; a determination unit for determining whether a matching asset matching the keyword exists in a pre-registered asset stored in a database; and a control unit for extracting and providing matching asset information pre-stored in relation to the matching asset from the database when the matching asset exists in the database as a result of determination. The database stores related assets among the pre-stored asset associated with each other, and the control unit provides information on an integrated asset including the matching asset and an associated asset when the associated asset, which is stored to be associated with the matching asset, exists in the database. According to the present invention, a plurality of IT assets can be integrally managed.

Description

Asset management device {ASSET MANAGEMENT APPARATUS}

The present application relates to an asset management device. In particular, the present invention relates to an IT asset management device for managing IT assets.

It can be said that the personal or corporate IT assets are characterized by complex specification information such as hardware, operating system (OS), and Internet protocol (IP). However, such specification information is replaced or discarded as time passes or technology advances. In particular, in the case of a company having a large number of IT assets, the specification information of the IT assets may change from time to time or new IT assets may be purchased. Accordingly, the company must manage accurate IT assets that are consistent with real IT assets.

However, the enterprise only manages resources for real IT assets, and the software license and hardware change history information included in the IT assets are not accurately managed. As a result, one IT equipment is identified and managed by multiple IT equipments, or the quantity of pre-stored IT assets and the actual quantity of actual IT assets are identified differently. It is very difficult. As a result, it becomes difficult for companies to realize security policies of multiple IT assets through local and remote networks.

In addition, in the past, IT asset management is mostly registered and managed individually for various types of product groups (eg, software, hardware, servers, etc.). In this conventional IT asset management technology, even though there are products that are related to each other, since they are individually managed, only a specific asset can be checked, and status of various assets related to the specific asset can be checked. It is difficult to check (inquire) and manage it as a whole.

The background technology of the present application is disclosed in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1042345.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an asset (IT asset) management device capable of integrally managing a plurality of IT assets.

The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and to provide an asset management device capable of efficiently managing various additional assets such as software licenses, hardware change history information, and security policy applied by each IT asset. The purpose.

The present application is to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an asset management device that enables systematic management of IT assets.

The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, and is intended to provide an asset management device capable of confirming (querying) and managing the status of various assets related to a specific asset as a whole.

However, the technical problems to be achieved by the embodiments of the present application are not limited to the technical problems as described above, and other technical problems may exist.

As a technical means for achieving the above technical problem, an asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application includes: an input unit that receives a keyword related to an asset to be searched for an asset search from a user; A determination unit to determine whether there is a matching asset matching the keyword among the pre-registered assets stored in the database; And a control unit that extracts and provides pre-stored matching asset information related to the matching asset from the database when the matching asset exists in the database as a result of determination, and the database is related to each other among the pre-registered assets. The assets are stored in association with each other, and the control unit integrates the matching asset and the associated asset when there is an associated asset that is an asset stored in association with the matching asset in relation to the matching asset in the database It can provide integrated asset information about the asset.

In addition, the pre-registered assets stored in the database may be divided into a plurality of asset classification items including server equipment, network equipment, software, hardware equipment, security equipment, and storage according to the asset type.

Also, the matching asset may be an asset belonging to the searched asset and the same asset type, and the related asset may be an asset belonging to the searched asset and the same asset type and/or a heterogeneous asset type.

Further, the matching asset information includes asset name and asset location information as information related to the matching asset, and the asset location information includes address-related location information and the matching asset related to the location of the matching asset on a map. The rack-related location information and mounting information related to the installed rack may be included.

In addition, the controller may display the location of the matching asset as an icon on the map in association with the map, considering the address-related location information of the matching asset.

In addition, when there are a plurality of related assets related to the matching asset, the controller displays the location of each of the assets in the integrated asset including the plurality of related assets and the matching asset as an icon on the map. If it is determined by the determination unit that there is an abnormal asset, which is an asset operating abnormally, among the assets in the integrated asset, the type of the icon corresponding to the abnormal asset among the icons displayed on the map is controlled to be changed and displayed. Can.

In addition, each of the pre-registered assets stored in the database is given a different weight according to the asset type, and the controller, when there are a plurality of the determined abnormal assets, the plurality of abnormalities among icons displayed on the map The types of icons corresponding to each asset may be differently controlled in consideration of the weight.

In addition, the control unit, when the first or more assets and the second or more assets are included in the plurality of discrete assets, and the first or more assets are weighted higher than the second or more assets, the first or more assets The icon corresponding to the asset may be controlled to be displayed in a form that is easier to recognize or identify than the icon corresponding to the second or more assets.

Also, the integrated asset information includes asset status information including usage status information, maintenance status information, and contract status information in connection with the integrated asset, and the usage status information is a rack in which the matching asset is installed. It may include information on the use of.

In addition, the asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application, when new asset information for new asset registration is input from the user, the asset management unit for registering the new asset information in the database; And a verification unit that verifies whether the asset specification information matches actual asset specification information of the new asset when the asset specification information regarding the new asset is included in the input new asset information.

In addition, if the asset specification information is verified to be inconsistent with the actual asset specification information, the control unit may control the verification result information to be provided to the user who inputs the new asset information.

In addition, the determination unit determines whether or not replacement of the abnormal asset determined to operate abnormally among the assets in the integrated asset is necessary, and the controller determines that replacement of the abnormal asset is necessary as a result of determination, An alternative asset recommendation list may be provided for recommendation of an alternative asset that can be replaced with respect to an asset that is an abnormal asset that needs to be replaced.

In addition, the replacement asset included in the replacement asset recommendation list may include the same replacement asset, which is the same asset as the asset that needs to be replaced or more, and the similar replacement asset, which is another asset having similar performance to the asset that needs to be replaced.

The above-described problem solving means are merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present application. In addition to the exemplary embodiments described above, additional embodiments may exist in the drawings and detailed description of the invention.

According to the above-mentioned problem solving means of the present application, through the provision of an asset management device, a number of IT assets can be integratedly managed, and in particular, the current status of various assets related to a specific asset can be checked (looked up) and efficiently integrated and managed have.

According to the above-described problem solving means of the present application, through the provision of an asset management device, it is possible to efficiently manage various additional assets such as software licenses, hardware change history information, and security policy application of each IT asset.

According to the above-described problem solving means of the present application, it is possible to perform systematic management of IT assets and efficient management of current IT assets through the provision of an asset management device.

According to the above-described problem solving means of the present application, by designing various information on assets in a 1:1 mapping structure rather than simple registration, it is possible to make it easier to inquire and search through standardization of the database unit.

However, the effects obtainable herein are not limited to the effects described above, and other effects may exist.

1 is a view showing a schematic configuration of an asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
2 is a view for explaining some of the components included in the asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
3 to 11 are views showing an example of display on a screen for asset registration provided by the asset management unit of the asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
12 to 16 are views showing an example of a management screen provided by the maintenance management unit of the asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
17 to 19 are views showing an example of a management screen provided by the depreciation management unit of the asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
20 to 23 are views showing an example of a management screen provided by the setting management unit of the asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
24 is a view showing an example of a dashboard that can be provided on a screen of a user terminal through a control unit of an asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
25 to 28 are diagrams for explaining the function of the asset management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
29 is an operation flowchart of an asset management method according to an embodiment of the present application.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art to which the present application pertains may easily practice. However, the present application may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, in order to clearly describe the present application in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and like reference numerals are assigned to similar parts throughout the specification.

Throughout this specification, when a part is "connected" to another part, it is not only "directly connected", but also "electrically connected" or "indirectly connected" with another element in between. "It includes the case where it is.

Throughout this specification, when a member is positioned on another member “on”, “on the top”, “top”, “bottom”, “bottom”, “bottom”, it means that a member is on another member. This includes cases where there is another member between the two members as well as when in contact.

Throughout the present specification, when a part “includes” a certain component, it means that the component may further include other components, not to exclude other components, unless otherwise stated.

1 is a view showing a schematic configuration of an asset management apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. Hereinafter, the asset management apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present application will be referred to as the apparatus 10 for convenience of description.

Referring to FIG. 1, the device 10 relates to an asset management device. In particular, the device 10 relates to an IT asset management device that manages IT assets.

Here, the asset considered in the device 10 is an IT asset such as an enterprise or an IT company, from physical resources (main frame system, server, desktop, etc.) to intangible assets (software licenses, etc.), mobile assets (laptops, PDA, mobile devices, etc.) can mean various IT-related assets.

The apparatus 10 may include an input unit 11, a determination unit 12, a control unit 13, a database unit 14, an asset management unit 15, and a verification unit 16.

The input unit 11 may receive a keyword related to an asset to be searched for an asset search from a user.

The device 10 may be, for example, a server. In this case, the user may input a keyword related to the asset to be searched through the user terminal (not shown), and the user terminal (not shown) may provide the input keyword to the device 10 through the network. Through this, the input unit 11 may receive a keyword from a user terminal (not shown) through a network. As described above, when the device 10 is a server, the control unit 13 of the device 10, which will be described later, responds to the inputted keyword with various information (eg, matching asset information, integrated asset information, map, verification result) Information, alternative asset recommendation list information, etc.) may be provided to the user terminal (not shown) through the network, and thus provided (controlled) to be displayed on the screen of the user terminal (not shown).

As another example, the device 10 may be provided in a user terminal (not shown). That is, the device 10 may be implemented as an application in a user terminal (not shown). In this case, the input unit 11 of the apparatus 10 may receive a keyword through a user's terminal (not shown), such as a touch input from the user. As described above, when the device 10 is provided in a user terminal (not shown), the control unit 13 of the device 10, which will be described later, responds to the input keyword with various information (eg, matching asset information) , Integrated asset information, map, verification result information, alternative asset recommendation list information, etc.) may be provided (controlled) to be displayed on a screen of a user terminal (not shown).

Here, the user terminal (not shown) is the terminal of the user, PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) , IMT(International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA(Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA(WCode Division Multiple Access), Wibro(Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal, Smartphone, SmartPad, It may include all kinds of wired/wireless communication devices such as tablet PCs, notebooks, wearable devices, and desktop PCs.

In addition, a network in which information is transmitted and received between a user terminal (not shown) and the device 10 includes, for example, a 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network, a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, and World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WIMAX). Network, Internet, Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Personal Area Network (PAN), Bluetooth network, Near Field Communication (NFC) network , A satellite broadcasting network, an analog broadcasting network, a digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) network, and the like, but are not limited thereto, and various networks may be included.

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, it will be described as an example that the apparatus 10 is a server.

The input unit 11 may receive a keyword related to a search target asset (IT asset) for searching for an asset input by the user from a user terminal (not shown), through which a keyword may be input. The keyword input by the input unit 11 is information related to an asset to be searched (IT asset), and may be, for example, at least one of an asset name, a location (address), and a place, but is not limited thereto.

At this time, the user who performs the asset search is a user who wants to register the asset in the device 10 or search (inquire) the asset registered in the device 10 to receive information related to the asset, for example, a company or It may be a user (customer) such as an IT company, but is not limited thereto.

The determination unit 12 may determine whether a matching asset matching the keyword input from the input unit 11 among the registered assets stored in the database unit 14 exists.

As a result of the determination by the determination unit 12, the control unit 13 may extract and provide pre-stored matching asset information related to the matching asset from the database unit 14 when a matching asset exists in the database unit 14. have. The controller 13 may provide matching asset information to be displayed on a screen provided in the device 10 itself, or may be provided to display matching asset information on a screen of a user terminal (not shown).

Matching asset information provided through the controller 13 is information related to the matching asset, and may include installation location (address) information of the matching asset, installation rack-related information, image information, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

The database unit 14 may store assets registered by a plurality of users. That is, assets registered in the device 10 by a plurality of users may be stored in the database unit 14. A plurality of users can register and store assets in the device 10.

Specifically, when a user wishes to register an asset (new asset) in the device 10, new asset information for registering a new asset may be input through the input unit 11 of the device 10.

When the new asset information for registering new assets is input from the user through the input unit 11, the asset management unit 15 may register the input new asset information in the database unit 14. The asset management unit 15 may manage assets stored and registered in the database unit 14.

At this time, when the asset management unit 15 registers (stores) new asset information in the database unit 14, when the asset related to the new asset information is stored in the database unit 14, the new asset information is stored in the database unit. (14) It can be registered (stored) in conjunction with asset information already stored (pre-registered).

That is, the database unit 14 may store assets related to each other among registered assets in association with each other.

Pre-registered assets stored (registered) in the database unit 14 may be divided (classified) into a plurality of asset classification items including server equipment, network equipment, software, hardware equipment, security equipment, and storage according to the asset type. have. That is, assets registered (stored) in the database unit 14 may be divided into at least one of server equipment, network equipment, software, hardware equipment, security equipment, and storage according to the asset type.

In providing the matching asset information, the controller 13 includes the matching asset and the associated asset when the associated asset, which is an asset stored in association (stored in association) with the matching asset in relation to the matching asset, exists in the database unit 14 Information on integrated assets. That is, the integrated asset information may include matching asset information and related asset information.

In this case, the matching asset may be an asset belonging to the searched asset and the same asset type, and the associated asset may be an asset belonging to the searched asset and the same asset type and/or a heterogeneous asset type.

For example, suppose that the first server equipment and the second server equipment are pre-registered and stored as a pre-registered asset in the database unit 14. In addition, suppose that the user registers the first network equipment as the new asset to the device 10. At this time, when the first network equipment that the user registers as a new asset is a network equipment connected to the first server equipment, the asset management unit 15 sends information about the new asset, the first network equipment, to the database unit 14 It can be stored in conjunction with the first registered server equipment.

Thereafter, it is assumed that the user wants to register the first security equipment as the new asset to the device 10, and the first security equipment, which is a new asset that the user wants to newly register, is an asset connected to the first server equipment. In this case, when the asset management unit 15 registers (stores) information about the first security device, which is a new asset, in the database unit 14, the first security device-related information is pre-registered in the database unit 14. It can be stored in conjunction with the first server equipment.

In addition, thereafter, the user wants to register the first software as the new asset to the device 10, and the user is a new asset, which is a new asset that the user wants to register, which is the first security device connected to the first asset (ie, Let's call it the software installed on the first security device. In this case, when the asset management unit 15 registers (stores) information about the first software, which is a new asset, in the database unit 14, the first software-related information is first registered in the database unit 14. It can be stored in conjunction with security equipment.

According to this, the database unit 14 may include the first network equipment, the first security equipment, and the first software as related asset assets related to (associated with) the first server equipment. In other words, in the database unit 14, the first network equipment, the first security equipment, and the first software are linked together and stored as related assets related to the first server equipment in relation to the first server equipment among the pre-registered assets. It may be. That is, the database unit 14 may store information related to'first server equipment-first network equipment-first security equipment-first software' in association with each other.

At this time, for example, when the input unit 11 receives the name of the first server equipment (the first server equipment name) as a keyword related to the asset to be searched from the user, the determination unit 12 is stored in the database unit 14 The first server equipment may be identified as a matching asset matching a keyword among the pre-registered assets. Subsequently, the control unit 15 does not simply provide first server equipment information that is pre-stored matching asset information in connection with the matching asset (first server equipment), but also stores the matching asset (first server equipment) in association therewith. It is possible to provide integrated asset information including information about the related assets (first network equipment, first security equipment, and first software) that are assets.

In addition, as an example, the user wants to register the second security equipment and the second network equipment as the new assets in the device 10, and the second security equipment and the second network equipment, which are new assets that the user wants to newly register Let A be the asset associated with the first software (ie, the first software is used for the second security equipment and the second network equipment). In this case, when the asset management unit 15 registers (stores) information about the second security equipment and the second network equipment, which are new assets, in the database unit 14, the first software pre-registered in the database unit 14 Can be stored in conjunction with.

At this time, when the input unit 11 receives the name of the first software (the first software name) as a keyword related to the asset to be searched from the user, the determination unit 12 is one of the registered assets stored in the database unit 14 The first software may be identified as a matching asset matching the keyword. Subsequently, the control unit 13 not only provides the first software information that is pre-stored matching asset information in relation to the matching asset (first software), but also associates the matching asset (first software) as well as an asset stored therein. Integrated asset information including information about the assets (first security equipment, second security equipment, and second network equipment) may be provided.

That is, the controller 13 does not simply provide the first software-related information, which is matching asset information, but the first software-related information as well as the devices on which the first software is laid (ie, the first security equipment and the second security) Equipment, second network equipment), or related information related to various assets registered in connection with the first software.

As described above, the pre-registered assets stored in the database unit 14 may be stored in association with each other with respect to related assets. Therefore, when the user wants to search (query) a specific asset, the device 10 does not simply provide information about the specific asset searched by the user, but various assets (associated assets) connected therewith. ) Can also be provided.

In the related art, since each asset is individually registered (stored) in the database unit and managed separately, it is possible to simply provide information about the asset when searching for a specific asset. On the other hand, the device 10 not only provides information about the asset to be searched, but also provides related assets associated with it, thereby effectively providing integrated asset management and providing integrated asset services based on the linked information. can do.

Matching asset information provided through the controller 13 may include asset name and asset location information as information related to the matching asset. At this time, the asset location information, address-related location information related to the location of the matching asset on the map (for example, located on the third floor of building A), the rack related to the rack where the matching asset is installed Location information (eg, located in a fewth column among a plurality of columns of the rack) and mounting information may also be included.

Here, the assembly drawing (Assembly Drawing) may mean a document that summarizes information such as each component manufactured independently for mounting on a PCB, and combination of these components for modification of a specific function.

Meanwhile, the controller 13 may display the location of the matching asset as an icon on the map in association with the map in consideration of address-related location information of the matching asset in the matching asset information previously stored in the database unit 14. .

If there are multiple associated assets associated with the matching asset, the controller 13 may display the location of each of the assets in the integrated asset including the plurality of associated assets and the matching asset as an icon on the map.

At this time, when the controller 13 determines that an abnormal asset, which is an asset operating abnormally among the assets in the integrated asset, is determined by the determination unit 12, the type of the icon corresponding to the abnormal asset among icons displayed on the map It can be controlled to be changed and displayed.

That is, the determination unit 12 may monitor the status of the registered assets stored in the database unit 14 and determine whether an abnormally operating asset exists among the registered assets through monitoring. At this time, if it is determined by the determination unit 12 that an abnormal asset exists, the control unit 13 causes the type of the icon corresponding to the abnormal asset to be changed among icons displayed on the map, or to the user who registered the abnormal asset. An anomaly asset notification (notification message) may be provided. At this time, the notification (notification message) may be provided in the form of a pop-up on the screen of the user terminal (not shown) or may be provided so that sound is displayed through the speaker of the user terminal (not shown).

In this case, the asset (abnormal asset) that operates abnormally is, for example, when the asset is software, the asset that belongs to a preset period (for example, 1 month) of the expiration date of the software license, and the network when the asset is a network device It may mean an asset in which the reception rate of equipment falls below a preset reception rate, or an asset that is overloaded when the asset is a server device. However, these examples are only examples to aid understanding of the present application, and are not limited thereto.

Each of the pre-registered assets stored in the database unit 14 may be assigned a different weight according to the asset type. That is, different weights may be assigned to the pre-registered assets for each asset type. Each of the pre-registered assets stored in the database unit 14 may be assigned different weights according to the importance of each asset type.

Exemplarily, the pre-registered assets stored in the database unit 14 are given a lower weight in the order of server equipment, network equipment, software, hardware equipment, security equipment and storage (storage equipment) according to the asset type. Can be. As a specific example, according to the importance of the asset, among the registered assets, a weight of 6 points is assigned to the server equipment, a weight of 5 points to the network equipment, a weight of 4 points to the software, and a hardware equipment to 3 The weight of the points may be assigned, the security device may be assigned a weight of 2 points, and the storage may be assigned a weight of 1 point. This is only one example to help understanding of the present application, and a weight score (importance) assigned to each type of equipment may be differently set by user input.

If there are multiple abnormal assets determined by the determination unit 12 among the assets in the integrated asset, the control unit 13 determines the type of the icon corresponding to each of the plurality of abnormal assets among icons displayed on the map according to the asset type. It can be controlled to be differently displayed by considering differently assigned weights.

When the first abnormal asset and the second abnormal asset are included in the plurality of abnormal assets, and the first abnormal asset has a higher weight than the second abnormal asset, the controller 13 is an icon corresponding to the first abnormal asset It can be controlled to be displayed in a form that is easier to recognize or identify than the icon corresponding to the second or more assets.

For example, suppose that the first abnormal asset in a plurality of abnormal assets includes server equipment weighted by six points, and the second abnormal asset includes storage equipment weighted by one point. At this time, the control unit 13 is based on the weight score according to the asset type of the plurality of abnormal assets, the first abnormal asset is the second abnormal or higher as the weight score is higher than the second abnormal asset It can be recognized as an asset that is more important than an asset.

Accordingly, the control unit 13 is provided on a map displayed on the screen of the user terminal (not shown) so that the first or more assets recognized as more important assets than the second or more assets are more intuitively recognized by the user. Among the icons corresponding to each of the plurality of abnormal assets, an icon corresponding to the first abnormal asset may be controlled to be displayed in a form that is easier to recognize or identify than an icon corresponding to the second abnormal asset.

At this time, displaying the icon in a form that is easy to recognize or identify may mean displaying at least one of a visually emphasized form, an expanded size form, a form accompanied by an auditory effect, and a dynamic animation form.

That is, the controller 13 has a shape in which an icon corresponding to the first or more assets is visually emphasized, an expanded size, or an auditory effect (for example, a distinctive interest) than an icon corresponding to the second or more assets. It can be controlled to be displayed in at least one of a dynamic animation form) and a color or thickness of a border line of target information. However, this is only one example to aid understanding of the present application, and is not limited thereto.

As described above, the apparatus 10 has a plurality of abnormal assets by changing the display type so that assets that are recognized as more important among the plurality of abnormal assets (ie, assets with a high weight) are more intuitively recognized and identified. Among them, maintenance/management of more important assets can be provided more quickly.

In addition, the integrated asset information provided through the control unit 13 (information regarding integrated assets including multiple related assets and matching assets) includes usage status information, maintenance status information, and contract status information related to the integrated assets. It may include information on the current status of the asset. Here, the usage status information may include usage status information of the rack in which the matching asset is installed.

Meanwhile, when new asset information for registering a new asset is input from the user, the asset management unit 15 may register the new asset information in the database unit 14.

When the asset specification information of the new asset is included in the new asset information input from the user, the verification unit 16 verifies whether the asset specification information of the new asset input from the user matches the actual asset specification information of the new asset. Can.

When the asset specification information received from the user is verified as not matched with the actual asset specification information, the control unit 13 may control the verification result information to be provided to the user who inputs the new asset information.

Exemplarily, the user wants to register the CPU (storage) as the new asset to the device 10, and the asset management unit 15 receives input from the user and registers the database (14) in the new asset information. Suppose that the information of the CPU is 1.4 GB as asset specification information.

At this time, the verification unit 16 checks whether the asset specification information (that is, the CPU is 1.4 GB) of the new asset newly registered (stored) in the database unit 14 matches the actual asset specification information of the new asset (ie. , Whether the capacity of the new asset GPU is actually 1.4 GB).

As a result of verification, when the asset specification information of the registered new asset matches the actual asset specification information, the control unit 13 may maintain the asset specification information regarding the new asset registered in the asset management unit 15 without change.

On the other hand, as a result of verification, if the asset specification information of the registered new asset does not match the actual asset specification information (for example, the asset specification information registered by the user is 1.4 GB of GPU, but the result is verified by running it) In the case of actual asset specification information, when the GPU is verified to be 2.4 GB), the controller 13 may control the verification result information to be provided to the user who inputs (registers) the new asset information. That is, the control unit 13 may provide the user with information indicating that the asset specification information of the new asset registered by the user is different from the actual asset specification information as a verification result.

Subsequently, the control unit 13 actually executes the new asset with the asset specification information of the new asset stored in the database unit 14 when the verification result verification information is received from the user in response to the verification result information provided to the user. It can be updated to be changed to actual asset specification information, which is the result derived by verifying it.

For example, when the verification result verification information is received from the user, the control unit 13 stores the'storage CPU is 1.4 GB', which is the asset specification information of the new asset stored (registered) in the database unit 14. In the CPU is 2.4GB', you can perform an update (change).

The device 10 may provide asset management based on accurate asset specification information with respect to assets registered in the device 10.

In addition, as described above, the determination unit 12 may determine whether there is an abnormal asset that is an abnormally operating asset among the assets in the integrated asset. Also, the determination unit 12 may determine whether replacement of the abnormal assets determined to operate abnormally among the assets in the integrated asset is necessary.

Here, whether or not the replacement of the abnormal asset is necessary, for example, it can be determined that replacement is necessary when the number of failures (frequency) of the abnormal asset exceeds a predetermined number of times (frequency) or when the performance is below a preset performance. have.

As a result of the determination by the determination unit 12, if it is determined that the abnormal asset needs to be replaced, the control unit 13 is configured to recommend an alternative asset that can be replaced in relation to the abnormal asset that needs to be replaced. An alternative asset recommendation list can be generated and provided to the user who registered the abnormal asset.

At this time, the replacement asset included in the replacement asset recommendation list may include the same replacement asset, which is the same asset as the asset that needs to be replaced, and the similar replacement asset, which is another asset having similar performance to the asset that needs to be replaced.

For example, among the assets in the integrated asset, the abnormal asset determined to operate abnormally is a software asset (that is, the software is determined to operate abnormally within a preset expiration date (for example, one month) of the license. Let's say).

At this time, for example, in relation to the abnormal asset (software asset) whose expiration date has been reached, when the information such as a license extension plan for extending the license of the software does not exist in the database unit 14, the determination unit 12 It can be judged that it is necessary to replace the abnormal asset (software asset).

The controller 13 may generate and provide an alternative asset recommendation list for recommending an alternative asset that is replaceable in connection with an abnormal asset (software) that is determined to need replacement. Here, the replacement asset recommendation list may include the same software (same replacement asset) that is the abnormal asset that is determined to require replacement, and other types of software (similar replacement assets) having similar functions or performance to the software that is the abnormal asset. have.

In addition, similar alternative assets included in the replacement asset recommendation list may include assets with better reviews, lower prices, or better quality as examples of assets, as long as it is determined that replacement is necessary. .

According to this, when the replacement of the abnormal asset is required, the apparatus 10 replaces the same asset as the abnormal asset that needs to be replaced, as well as similar assets that are different in kind, but have good performance-performance ratio and have good assets. By providing (recommended) by including in, it is possible to provide a user to replace the abnormal asset more easily and efficiently.

The present device 10 may be provided to enable efficient management of corporate IT assets for reduction and efficiency of IT operation costs. That is, the apparatus 10 can reduce the cost of operating IT assets, increase the efficiency of asset management, and increase the convenience of the manager in charge. The device 10 may provide asset management technology that is easy to grasp and manage asset information. The device 10 may improve the management convenience of an administrator who manages the device 10, and improve the usability of a user who uses the device 10.

In addition, the apparatus 10 may include an asset management unit 15, a maintenance management unit 17, a depreciation management unit 18, and a setting management unit 19, and the description thereof is more easily described with reference to FIG. Can be understood.

2 is a view for explaining some components included in the asset management apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present application.

Referring to FIG. 2, the apparatus 10 may include an asset management unit 15, a maintenance management unit 17, a depreciation management unit 18, and a setting management unit 19. The apparatus 10 may perform the functions shown in FIG. 2.

The asset management unit 15 may perform asset list management, asset registration management, asset location management, asset history inquiry management, and rack management (Rack management) in relation to assets registered (stored) in the database unit 14. .

The asset management unit 15 may display a list of assets stored in the database unit 14 on a screen of a user terminal (not shown), and display detailed information of the asset in relation to the asset list management. The asset management unit 15 may collectively register a plurality of assets through Excel in connection with asset registration management. The asset management unit 15 may display the location information of the building where the asset is located as an image in relation to the location management of the asset and display it on a screen of a user terminal (not shown). In addition, the asset management unit 15 may display the history of the asset in a timeline in relation to the history inquiry management of the asset, and perform an update after comparing the asset information. The asset management unit 15 may register and manage equipment for each rack in relation to rack management.

3 to 11 are views showing an example of display on the screen for asset registration provided by the asset management unit 15 of the asset management device 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. The asset manager 15 may provide a screen as shown in FIGS. 3 to 11 on a screen of a user terminal (not shown) so that a user can register an asset in the device 10.

Hereinafter, the screens of FIGS. 3 to 11 are illustrated as being provided on the screen of the user terminal by the asset management unit 15, but are not limited thereto, and in another example, the screen related to the asset management is the control unit 13 ) May be provided on a screen of a user terminal (not shown).

Referring to Figure 3, the asset management unit 15, for the asset registration, according to the user's needs to register at least one asset that you want to register on the device 10, or to register multiple assets collectively A menu may be provided on a screen of a user terminal (not shown).

The asset management unit 15 may provide a form for each asset classification for collective registration on the screen, and may provide a description of the asset registration method on the screen. The asset classification form may include, for example, a hardware registration form, a software registration form, a network registration form, and a virtual machine (server) registration form. As such, the asset management unit 15 may provide a user-downloadable registration form for each asset classification.

Referring to FIG. 4, the asset management unit 15 inputs in a form of drag and drop to an Excel form in order to minimize human error of a user for input values coded according to the type of the asset when collectively registering a plurality of assets. Possible list boxes can be provided on the screen. In addition, the asset management unit 15 may provide a check function for duplicate data during batch registration.

Referring to FIG. 5, the asset management unit 15 provides a description of information to be input in an input field when individually registering at least one asset, and displays the required items on the screen to enable input of required items. For identification. Required items may include, for example, classification (item, code, type), asset name, management number, introduction date (acquisition date), and the like, but are not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 6, the asset management unit 15 may provide, when registering an asset, to input a location to manage the asset to be registered. Here, the location information received in relation to the asset to be registered may include basic address information, a mounting diagram, an installation rack, an image, and the like.

In other words, the asset management unit 15 may receive new asset information for registering a new asset from a user. At this time, as the new asset information, as the asset location information, input address-related location information related to the location of the asset to be registered on the map, rack-related location information and mounting information related to the rack where the asset to be registered is installed. Can receive

When registering an asset, the asset management unit 15 may register a location where the asset is installed on the rack where the asset is installed (rack-related location information), thereby preventing the use of duplicate assets and managing the relationship between actual assets. It can be provided to make it possible.

As shown in FIG. 6, the asset management unit 15 directly sets a mounting diagram suitable for a real environment (sets a mounting diagram close to an actual working environment) and provides icons according to assets (equipment) installed thereon can do. The asset management unit 15 may provide mounting information on the screen in relation to detailed location information of the registered asset.

Referring to FIG. 7, the asset management unit 15 may register (store) the database unit 14 by receiving asset location information related to the asset when registering the asset. Through this, the asset management unit 15 may provide information on the current usage status of the rack where the matching asset is installed (eg, address, detailed location, etc.) and the information on which the matching asset is installed, when providing the matching asset information. have. As mentioned above, the provision of such a screen may be made by the asset management unit 15, but is not limited thereto, but may be made by the control unit 13.

That is, when providing the matching asset information, the asset management unit 15 may provide the location on the mounting diagram and the location on the rack as shown in FIG. 7 with respect to the location and detail information of the matching asset. When providing the matching asset information, the asset management unit 15 provides an icon for the installed asset (equipment) on the screen in relation to the rack-related location information (detailed location of the rack), and displays the asset (equipment) installed in the rack. Click to provide detailed information.

Referring to FIG. 8, the asset management unit 15 may perform a function of providing map and image information in relation to the registered asset. In other words, the input unit 11 may input an address based on a postal code as a keyword, for example. At this time, the control unit 13 may provide matching asset information related to the matching asset matching the input keyword to be displayed on the map in association with the map as shown in FIG. 8. The control unit 13 may display the location on the map where the matching asset (eg, the server) is located in association with the map in relation to the matching asset information, and provide an image in which the matching itself is installed.

Referring to FIG. 9, the asset management unit 15 may provide information of pre-registered assets that are stored in the database unit 14 in detail. At this time, the detailed information may include basic information, specification information, maintenance and contract information, history, and location information in relation to the registered asset.

The asset management unit 15 is capable of detailing specification information capable of managing the classification of all assets stored in the database unit 14. In other words, the asset management unit 15 may perform the management of subdivided and grouped specification information in relation to specification information (asset specification information) among information of the registered assets stored in the database unit 14.

The asset management unit 15 may provide an asset list and asset mutual inquiry function. In addition, the asset management unit 15 may provide a function of managing power device properties of a rack asset.

Referring to FIG. 10, the asset management unit 15 may provide maintenance and contracts related to assets in a mapping method rather than a simple input method. The asset management unit 15 may provide an inquiry function for contract information related to the asset in relation to the pre-registered asset currently stored in the database unit 14. The asset management unit 15 may provide, for example, the latest five status information on maintenance related to the asset, and the number of cases may be variously set.

Referring to FIG. 11, the asset management unit 15 may provide a history list in a tree-structured manner, and may provide a function to check the history of assets at a glance. The asset management unit 15 may provide a history history of a registered asset stored in the database unit 14 so that it is possible to search history items by month and day in a tree structure, and provides a brief history history and a full text view function. can do.

Meanwhile, the maintenance management unit 17 may perform maintenance management, asset contract management, and company management in relation to assets registered (stored) in the database unit 14.

The maintenance management unit 17 may manage maintenance tasks and set assets managed by the maintenance company in relation to maintenance management. The maintenance management unit 17 may manage contract information for asset management in relation to asset contract management. The maintenance management unit 17 may manage a maintenance company and manage a maintenance company representative in relation to company management.

12 to 16 are views showing an example of a management screen provided by the maintenance management unit 17 of the asset management apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. The maintenance management unit 17 may provide a screen as shown in FIGS. 12 to 16 on a screen of a user terminal (not shown) in connection with maintenance related to assets.

Hereinafter, the screens as shown in FIGS. 12 to 16 are illustrated as being provided on the screen of the user terminal by the maintenance management unit 17, but are not limited thereto. As another example, the screen related to the maintenance may be a control unit ( 13) can be provided on the screen of the user terminal (not shown).

Referring to FIG. 12, the maintenance management unit 17 may provide a screen for creating a maintenance request for assets in connection with maintenance management.

At this time, the maintenance management unit 17 may provide an emergency request function in connection with the maintenance request. In addition, the maintenance management unit 17, in connection with the maintenance request, selects a pre-registered maintenance contract, searches for the asset (corresponding asset) to be maintained, and maps the registered actual contract and asset (Mapping) It can be selected in the same way, and an inquiry function can be provided for detailed view of assets. In addition, the maintenance management unit 17 may designate a payment representative for the maintenance progress, in connection with the maintenance request, and allow only the payment representative and the maintenance representative to be viewed.

Referring to FIG. 13, the maintenance management unit 17 may provide a job status payment function for maintenance in relation to maintenance management. At this time, the maintenance management unit 17 may designate a person in charge of payment when creating a maintenance request. The maintenance management unit 17 may provide a maintenance progress inquiry screen on a screen of a user terminal (not shown), through which it is possible to check the entire process and current status of the maintenance request. .

Referring to FIG. 14, the maintenance management unit 17 may provide work progress status and remarks to be registered through attachments and comments. The maintenance management unit 17 may provide a comment inquiry/registration screen, through which the opinions of the maintenance requester, the payment representative, and the maintenance job owner can be shared with each other as a comment.

Referring to FIG. 15, with respect to company management, the maintenance management unit 17 may provide information related to asset management to be registered. In addition, the maintenance management unit 17 may manage a company employee list for designating maintenance personnel. In addition, the maintenance management unit 17 can be used as a real DB for user management, contract management, and maintenance management in the case of registered company information and employee information. The maintenance management unit 17 may provide a detailed view function of the company information, provide basic information in this regard, and add employees may be provided by individual input and batch input methods. In the case of a batch input method, a form for this may be provided.

Referring to FIG. 16, with regard to asset contract management, the maintenance management unit 17 may register and manage contract information for asset management. At this time, the maintenance management unit 17 may be registered by searching for a company registered in company management in the case of a contract company. In addition, the maintenance management unit 17 may be registered by searching for an actual registered asset rather than a simple input in the case of a contract asset. In addition, the maintenance management unit 17 may provide a license information management function in the case of software. In addition, the maintenance management unit 17 may provide, in the case of a registered contract, an inquiry in an asset detail view.

Here, in the case of a detailed view of the asset of the contract, basic information may be provided. In addition, in the case of a contract with warranty, the warranty management calculation may be performed based on the entered contract date and contract period. In addition, a detailed view function of contract assets may be provided.

The depreciation management unit 18 may perform depreciation management, asset fluctuation analysis management, and warranty management for the assets registered (stored) in the database unit 14.

The depreciation management unit 18 may calculate a decrease in the value of an asset in relation to the depreciation management. The depreciation management unit 18 may check (check) and manage the trend of assets in the future in connection with the management of asset fluctuation analysis. The depreciation management unit 18 may check (check) and manage the contract status in relation to warranty management.

17 to 19 are views illustrating an example of a management screen provided by the depreciation management unit 18 of the asset management apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. The depreciation management unit 18 may provide a screen as shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 on a screen of a user terminal (not shown) in relation to the depreciation management of an asset.

Hereinafter, the screens as shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 are illustrated as being provided on the screen of the user terminal by the depreciation management unit 18, but are not limited thereto, and as another example, the screen related to such maintenance is a control unit ( 13) can be provided on the screen of the user terminal (not shown).

Referring to FIG. 17, the depreciation management unit 18 may provide an asset status inquiry result calculated by a declining method based on a year selected by a user in relation to depreciation management. The depreciation management unit 18 may set a base year, provide a total number of assets, an asset amount and an average price for each asset category, and set a useful life for each asset category.

Referring to FIG. 18, the depreciation management unit 18 may provide future asset trend results based on the year selected by the user in relation to asset variation analysis management. The depreciation management unit 18 may set a reference year in connection with asset fluctuation analysis and select a period (eg, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, etc.) desired by the user, , You can set the useful life of each asset category, and provide functions such as asset amount, number of assets, and inquiry by all views.

Referring to FIG. 19, the depreciation management unit 18 may check and manage the status of contracts related to pre-registered assets registered in the database unit 14 in relation to management of warranty. have. The depreciation management unit 18 may perform a status grasping function according to a warranty period. For example, the depreciation management unit 18 may provide information such as within a period, over a period, over a period of time, a week remaining, a month remaining, etc. according to the warranty period.

The setting management unit 19 may perform menu/code management, setting/permission management, and bulletin board management functions. The setting management unit 19 may perform menu management for managing menus included in the device 10 and code management for managing asset-related codes considered in the device 10 in relation to menu/code management. . The setting management unit 19 may perform user management for managing a user who uses the device 10, and rights management for managing rights related to the use of the device 10, with respect to setting/permission management. The setting management unit 19 may manage announcements and data rooms in relation to the bulletin board management function.

20 to 23 are views showing an example of a management screen provided by the setting management unit 19 of the asset management apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. The setting management unit 19 may provide a screen as shown in FIGS. 20 to 23 on a screen of a user terminal (not shown) in connection with the depreciation management of assets.

Hereinafter, the screens as shown in FIGS. 20 to 23 are illustrated as being provided on the screen of the user terminal by the setting management unit 19, but are not limited thereto. As another example, the screen related to the maintenance is the control unit 13 ) May be provided on a screen of a user terminal (not shown).

Referring to FIG. 20, in relation to permission management, the setting management unit 19 may create a permission group required for asset management and set detailed permission for the group. When creating a permission group inquiry, the setting management unit 19 may set a detailed permission for the permission group, expand and collapse the entire menu, and provide a function to expand and collapse each menu.

Referring to FIG. 21, in relation to user management, the setting management unit 19 may generate identification IDs for each user who uses the device 10 and set basic information, access status, permission group, and user classification. The setting management unit 19 may automatically lock the user account when the user logs in to the device 10 more than 5 times, and provide only an administrator with authority to unlock the user account. Can. If necessary, the setting management unit 19 can set a limit for the access period.

With regard to user registration, the setting management unit 19 may directly input or select a user name as an asset registration company employee name. In addition, the setting management unit 19 may select an authority group to which the corresponding user belongs from among the previously created authority groups. In addition, the setting management unit 19 may select from a user account type generated in code management. In addition, the setting management unit 19 may create and set a user ID and password by an administrator, but is not limited thereto. The setting management unit 19 may provide a user detailed view function in relation to a user registered in the device 10.

Referring to FIG. 22, with regard to menu management, the setting management unit 19 may provide a menu to be created, deleted, modified, and managed by an administrator freely to be used in the device 10. The setting manager 19 may provide an icon function of a 1st depth menu, and the order of the menus can be easily changed by dragging and dropping.

The setting management unit 19 provides a function to expand and collapse the entire menu, provide a function to expand and collapse each menu, and provide a function to change the menu order by drag-and-drop, in connection with menu management, and set menu icons Can provide functionality.

Referring to FIG. 23, in relation to code management, the setting management unit 19 may code and manage all property values related to various assets considered in the device 10. Here, all attribute values are: asset type (server equipment, network equipment, software, hardware equipment, security equipment, storage), user classification, location information, asset history classification, rack power equipment classification, company classification, department, manufacturer , Maintenance request code, OS, contract type classification, maintenance payment classification, maintenance status classification, and maintenance manager attribute classification, but is not limited thereto.

The setting management unit 19 can formalize the database unit 14 through code management, thereby making it easy to search, filter, and manage. The setting management unit 19 may provide a property of the code and an easy change by a drag and drop method.

In addition, in the case of asset classification, the setting management unit 19 may designate the code color of the classification, thereby making it easier to check the asset status by asset classification (by asset type) at a glance.

The setting management unit 19 provides a function of expanding and collapsing the entire menu, a function of expanding and collapsing each menu, a function of changing the code properties and order by drag and drop, and a function of specifying the asset classification code color, etc. in relation to code management can do.

24 is a view showing an example of a dashboard that can be provided on a screen of a user terminal through the control unit 13 of the asset management apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present application.

Here, the dashboard (IT asset dashboard) refers to the overall output on a single screen using graphs and tables so that it can be more objectively judged by statistically analyzing and quantifying IT assets like the dashboard of a car. Can mean

Referring to FIG. 24, in relation to the provision of integrated asset information, the controller 13 may provide a dashboard on the screen that can query the overall current status of the integrated asset information. The controller 13 may provide integrated asset information in a dashboard form, and the integrated asset information may include asset status information including usage status information, maintenance status information, and contract status information.

According to the integrated asset information provided in the form of a dashboard, the device 10 enables the entire status of the asset being managed to be viewed, and can be provided in an intuitively easy to understand form. The device 10 may visualize and provide status information (asset status information according to the location of the asset).

For example, when the matching asset matching the keyword is a server located in the server room on the 3rd floor of Seonyudo Headquarters, integrated asset information regarding the integrated asset including the matching asset is provided in the form of a dashboard as shown in FIG. 24. Can be.

Specifically, on the screen, icons of various integrated assets (for example, server, storage, sanswitch, router, switch, hub, security equipment) included in a specific place (server room on the third floor of Seonyudo headquarters) as integrated asset information. It can be displayed, and the rack usage status can be displayed in relation to a specific server. Also, on the screen, information such as contract status information, contract maintenance status information, and maintenance trend may be displayed in relation to the server.

The apparatus 10 can improve convenience for the user. That is, the device 10 provides a user-friendly interface (User Friendly UI) for easy use of the device 10, and uses the asset management technology provided through the device 10 for the first time. Users can easily find and use the function.

The device 10 may subdivide and simplify the menu in 2-depth to facilitate function search. In addition, the apparatus 10 may provide a searchable content in a partial search manner through an integrated search. In addition, the apparatus 10 can improve user convenience by providing a drag-and-drop function for management/setting and file upload, a brief description of the function, and a version in Korean, English, and the like.

In addition, in providing the asset search information, the apparatus 10 upgrades a visual element to deviate from the existing text-oriented read information inquiry method and see and understand information inquiry method You can provide a way.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the apparatus 10 may provide a mounting degree setting function suitable for a real environment, and visualize and provide a location of a rack and a situation of equipment installed in the rack. In addition, the apparatus 10 may provide a map function according to an address, enable registration and provision of a live image, and may provide a 1st depth menu name icon setting function.

In addition, the apparatus 10 may provide a management function that an administrator can directly create and modify for user management, menu management, code management, and authority management required for asset management. In this regard, the apparatus 10 may provide authority required for management and a user account to be created, modified, and deleted. In addition, the apparatus 10 may provide an attribute that is used in the asset classification and database unit 14 to be coded, generated, modified, and deleted. In addition, the device 10 can freely manage the menu, and can provide a dashboard for inquiring the entire current situation.

In addition, the device 10 can manage information by subdividing the information of the asset, so that all information related to the asset, such as the linkage between assets and the history of the asset, can be viewed and managed at a glance, rather than simply providing information of the asset. Can provide. At this time, the detailed asset information may include basic information, specification information, location information, maintenance and contract information, and history information in relation to the asset.

The device 10 may manage the configuration of assets by mapping each other between related assets (associated assets) with respect to pre-registered assets stored in the database unit 14. The apparatus 10 forms a 1:1 mapping structure, rather than simple registration (key in) of all information on assets, and standardizes the database unit 14 to link them to related assets, thereby inquiring and searching for asset information. This can be facilitated, and the managed assets can be queried and easily managed at a glance through the linkage storage between assets as described above.

In other words, asset-related information stored in the database unit 14 of the device 10 is designed in a 1:1 mapping structure rather than a simple registration, so that the device 10 can be easily searched and searched through database normalization. can do. The device 10 may provide all histories for assets to be searchable by date, type, and asset.

Various pieces of information considered in each unit 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 of the apparatus 10 may be stored and managed in the database unit 14.

The device 10 may consider user convenience, meet the requirements of the asset manager, and provide functions such as asset information, relationship, and history management.

25 to 28 are diagrams for explaining the function of the asset management apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. Even if omitted below, the apparatus 10 may perform functions of the items illustrated in FIGS. 25 to 28.

25 to 28, the apparatus 10 may standardize the asset classification system, propose asset management guidelines, provide automation technology of the asset management processor, and include additional support functions.

As illustrated in FIG. 25, the apparatus 10 classifies by group, characteristic, and management for all information about assets stored in the database unit 14 in relation to the standardization of the IT asset classification system. The system can be standardized and coded for the classification system (asset classification item system).

In addition, the apparatus 10 may define (provision) guidelines for location information management, contract management, and maintenance management based on the life cycle of the IT asset, as shown in FIG. 26. In addition, the apparatus 10 may support an IT asset management processor as shown in FIG. 27. In addition, as shown in FIG. 28, the apparatus 10 may support (provide) various statistics and report creation functions related to asset management.

Hereinafter, based on the details described above, the operation flow of the present application will be briefly described.

29 is an operation flowchart of an asset management method according to an embodiment of the present application.

The asset management method illustrated in FIG. 29 may be performed by the apparatus 10 described above. Therefore, even if omitted, the description of the device 10 may be applied to the description of the asset management method.

Referring to FIG. 29, in step S11, the input unit may receive a keyword related to an asset to be searched for an asset search from a user.

Next, in step S12, the determination unit may determine whether there is a matching asset matching the keyword among pre-registered assets stored in the database.

At this time, the database may store, in association with each other, assets related to each other among registered assets.

Pre-registered assets stored in the database may be classified (classified) into a plurality of asset classification items including server equipment, network equipment, software, hardware equipment, security equipment, and storage according to the asset type.

Next, in step S13, if the matching asset exists in the database as a result of the determination in step S12, the controller may extract and provide pre-stored matching asset information related to the matching asset.

In addition, in step S13, the control unit may provide integrated asset information regarding the integrated asset including the matching asset and the associated asset when the associated asset, which is an asset stored in association with the matching asset in relation to the matching asset in the database.

Here, the matching asset may be an asset belonging to the searched asset and the same asset type, and the associated asset may be an asset belonging to the searched asset and the same asset type and/or a heterogeneous asset type.

In the above description, steps S11 to S13 may be further divided into additional steps, or combined into fewer steps, according to embodiments herein. In addition, some steps may be omitted if necessary, and the order between the steps may be changed.

The asset management method according to an embodiment of the present application may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and may be recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, or the like alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the present invention, or may be known and available to those skilled in computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and magnetic media such as floptical disks. -Hardware devices specially configured to store and execute program instructions such as magneto-optical media, and ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc., as well as machine language codes produced by a compiler. The hardware device described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operation of the present invention, and vice versa.

In addition, the above-described asset management method may also be implemented in the form of a computer program or application executed by a computer stored in a recording medium.

The foregoing description of the present application is for illustrative purposes, and a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present application pertains will understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential characteristics of the present application. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present application is indicated by the claims below, rather than the detailed description, and it should be interpreted that all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof are included in the scope of the present application.

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Claims (13)

As an asset management device,
An input unit that receives a keyword related to an asset to be searched for an asset search from a user;
A determining unit determining whether a matching asset matching the keyword exists among the pre-registered assets stored in the database unit;
A control unit for extracting and providing pre-stored matching asset information related to the matching asset from the database unit when the matching asset exists in the database unit as a result of the determination;
When new asset information for registration of a new asset is input from a user, if the asset related to the new asset information is stored in the database unit, the new asset information is stored in the database unit with the new asset information previously stored in the database unit. An asset management unit that registers with the database unit in association with related assets that are related assets; And
When the asset specification information regarding the new asset is included in the inputted new asset information, a verification unit for verifying that the asset specification information matches the actual asset specification information of the new asset,
The pre-registered assets stored in the database unit are divided into a plurality of asset classification items including server equipment, network equipment, software, hardware equipment, security equipment, and storage according to asset types, and related to related assets. Assets are stored in a circle, and different weights are assigned according to the importance of each asset type.
When the first network equipment and the first security equipment are assets connected to the first server equipment, and the first software is installed on the first security equipment and are assets connected to the first security equipment, the database unit may include In relation to the first server equipment, the first network equipment, the first security equipment, and the first software as related assets related to the first server equipment are connected to each other and stored in a circle,
The matching asset is an asset belonging to the asset type to be searched and the same asset type, and the associated asset is an asset belonging to the asset type and/or heterogeneous asset type to the searched asset,
The control unit,
If there is an associated asset stored in association with the matching asset in the database unit, providing integrated asset information about the matching asset and the integrated asset including the associated asset, but the first server equipment and the pre-registered assets If the first server equipment is identified as a matching asset matching the keyword among 2 server equipment, information regarding the first server equipment, the first network equipment, the first security equipment, and the first software is provided as the integrated asset information. and,
If the asset specification information input and registered by the verification unit from the user does not match the actual asset specification information, which is a result obtained by executing and verifying the new asset, the asset specification information of the new asset registered by the user is actually Provide the verification result information informing the user that there is a difference from the asset specification information, and when verification result verification information is received from the user, the asset specification information of the new asset stored in the database unit is executed to execute the new asset It is updated to be changed to the actual asset specification information, which is the verified result,
When there are a plurality of related assets related to the matching asset, the location of each of the assets in the integrated asset including the plurality of related assets and the matching asset is displayed on the map as an icon, but more than one of the assets in the integrated asset If an abnormal asset that is a working asset exists, a display is controlled to change the type of an icon corresponding to the abnormal asset among icons displayed on the map, and when there are multiple abnormal assets, a plurality of abnormalities among icons displayed on the map The types of icons corresponding to each asset are differently controlled in consideration of the weight, but a first or more asset and a second or more asset are included in the plurality of the abnormal assets, and the first or more assets are greater than the second or more assets. If the weight is assigned higher, the icon corresponding to the first or more assets is controlled to be displayed in a form that is easier to recognize or identify than the icon corresponding to the second or more assets,
The display in the form of easy recognition or identification is at least one of a visually emphasized form, an expanded size form, a form accompanied by an auditory effect, and a dynamic animation form,
If the control unit determines that a replacement of the abnormal asset determined to operate abnormally among the assets in the integrated asset is determined as a result of the determination by the determination unit, the abnormal asset that is determined to be necessary to be replaced is an abnormal asset that needs to be replaced. Provides an alternative asset recommendation list for recommendation of an alternative asset that can be replaced,
The replacement asset included in the replacement asset recommendation list includes the same replacement asset, which is the same asset as the asset that needs to be replaced or more, and the similar replacement asset, which is another asset having similar performance to the asset that needs to be replaced. . delete delete According to claim 1,
The matching asset information includes asset name and asset location information as information related to the matching asset,
The asset location information includes address-related location information related to the location of the matching asset on a map, rack-related location information related to a rack in which the matching asset is installed, and mounting information, asset management Device. According to claim 4,
The control unit,
Considering the address-related location information of the matching asset, the location of the matching asset is displayed as an icon on the map in association with the map, the asset management device. delete delete delete According to claim 1,
The integrated asset information includes asset status information including usage status information, maintenance status information, and contract status information in connection with the integrated asset,
The usage information includes asset usage information of a rack in which the matching asset is installed, the asset management device. delete delete delete delete

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