Snipe IT
The open source platform for managing and maintaining your assets
All assets at a glance
With Snipe-IT, we provide you with open source software for managing IT assets, with which you can track hardware, software licenses and accessories in your company.
This allows you to see who owns which devices, manage their location and monitor maintenance or warranty information.
Snipe-IT Features
Central asset management
With Snipe-IT, we provide you with the right tool to centrally manage all your IT assets such as laptops, servers, licenses and accessories. You can store detailed information such as serial number, warranty and location for each asset. This allows you to keep track of your IT assets and manage their lifecycle efficiently.
Users and locations
We help you assign IT assets to specific users or locations with Snipe-IT and track changes such as transfers or returns. This means you always know who is using which asset and can clearly track responsibilities. This increases transparency and reduces losses or shortages in your IT infrastructure.
Notifications
Snipe-IT offers you an integrated notification function that reminds you of important events such as upcoming maintenance, warranty expirations or license extensions. You can customize these reminders so that you don’t miss any deadlines. This ensures that your assets are always up to date and maintained on time.
Snipe-IT web interface
The screenshot shows an overview of the Snipe IT web interface, in which the various components and functions of the dashboard are clearly explained.
Overview all your assets in a simple, easy-to-search list.
Connect Snipe-IT to directory services such as Active Directory for easy user, role and rights management.
Quickly create new assets manually via the interface and use stored information such as companies, locations or users to quickly fill them with the correct content.
Categorize your assets to get a quick overview of which type they belong to.
Quickly find out whether an asset has currently been delivered and to which user it is assigned. This significantly simplifies the traceability of assets.
Store the location for static assets so that you can quickly see where they are currently located.
Snipe-IT Consulting
We help you with the design, installation and integration of Snipe-IT in your environment – for more power, know-how and peace of mind!
Power
We have been successfully supporting our customers in the operation of their IT infrastructures for many years. Whether it’s different industries, tools or operating systems – we’ve seen, operated and built it all. With extensive experience in best practices around Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB and other open source technologies, especially in the Linux environment, we are at your side with our know-how.
Know-how
We not only understand your IT systems and services, but also the big picture – the numerous aspects that make up the operation of complex IT infrastructures. In a world where IT is becoming increasingly complex and constantly changing, there is often a lack of time and personnel. This is exactly where we come in to provide you with optimum support.
Targeted reinforcement
As Linux generalists and open source experts, we are broadly positioned and deeply networked in the open source communities. With us by your side, you are never alone! Whether as an IT consultant, engineer, support or architect – we strengthen your team, relieve you and take over the work so that you can concentrate on the essentials.
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Questions & Answers
The most frequently asked questions about Snipe-IT
What is Snipe IT Asset Management?
Snipe-IT is an open source asset management software specifically designed to manage and track IT equipment such as laptops, servers, and other devices. It enables companies to monitor the life cycle of IT resources, maintain inventory, manage licenses and assign equipment to employees. Snipe-IT offers a user-friendly interface and numerous customization options for small to large organizations.
How do I install Snipe IT?
To install Snipe-IT, you need a server with PHP, MySQL/MariaDB and a web server such as Apache or Nginx. You can either install the software manually by downloading the source code from GitHub and configuring the required dependencies, or use an easier way like Docker to run the application in a container. After installation, set up the database, configure the environment files and start the application via the browser to complete the setup.
How do I update Snipe It Docker?
To update Snipe-IT in Docker, first stop the running Snipe-IT container with `docker stop `. Then pull the latest Snipe-IT Docker image with `docker pull snipe/snipe-it` and restart the container, making sure that the existing database and volume mappings are retained. After the restart, Snipe-IT will automatically migrate all necessary database changes, if required, and the updated version will be ready for use.
Does Snipe It have an API?
Yes, Snipe-IT offers a RESTful API that allows you to programmatically access many features of the software, such as creating, updating or querying assets, users and licenses. The API makes it possible to integrate Snipe-IT into other systems and create automations to make IT asset management more efficient. Authentication tokens are required to use the API, which can be generated via the Snipe IT admin interface.
Is Snipe IT Asset Manager open source?
Yes, Snipe-IT is open source software and is published under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL). This means that the source code is freely available and users can use, adapt and further develop the software free of charge. In addition, we offer paid support and hosted versions of Snipe-IT for companies that prefer professional services or a managed solution.
What can I use Snipe IT for?
Snipe-IT can be used to manage and track the lifecycle of IT assets such as computers, monitors, licenses and accessories. It helps companies to maintain device inventories, monitor assignments to employees and keep track of maintenance or warranty information. With its user-friendly interface and API integration, Snipe-IT facilitates the organization and control of IT resources in small to large companies.