The Data Translation Services Web Import is a SMS 2003 snap-in that provides the automated transfer of
data from a administrator defined rule directly from a specified web source. You might ask, “What is a web source?”.
This can be any data repository accessed via the web that is housing your interests and more specifically those that
contain useful asset information for your business in which you do not control yet require to operate. A common
example is the OEM system supplier data of your managed devices which can include purchasing information,
build sheets, and warranty information. The traditional methods for harvesting this data do not provide near the
efficiency or simplicity that the Manged Planet DTS Web Import feature provides from right witin the SMS 2003
Console. Organizations commonly manage and maintain multiple data sources for asset data due to the lack
of resources, interoperability hurdles, and the burden of staff education and training. Often the integration of
these systems involves top dollar consultants who write unique one off solutions without future support in mind.
With the DTS Web Import feature you can quickly surpass the traditional hurdles. In one DTS rule you can connect
to a website, download the specified data, and insert it into the SMS database. This can occur on demand, on a
scheduled basis, or it can even be included via a rule at the time of inventory scan of the device. With this
business critical asset data presented within your SMS framework the data versatility is limitless. Continue reading
to learn and see how the Managed Planet Data Translation Services Web Import feature can help you better
manage your assets.