GLPI - Asset and Inventory Management

GLPI is an open-source ITSM platform that centrally manages IT asset management, helpdesk processes, inventory tracking, and operations management. It enables organizations to manage devices, software, licenses, tickets, and user requests from a single platform.

Challenges of Modern IT Operations

In organizations, computers, servers, network devices, software, and user requests are often managed through different systems. This situation causes inventory confusion, tracking difficulties, and inefficiency in operational processes. While IT teams are forced to manually track device inventory, license management, ticket processes, and user requests, managing the processes becomes difficult due to lack of visibility and a scattered structure. The increasing number of devices, user requests, and operational workload reveal the need for a centralized, scalable, and manageable ITSM platform.

Who can benefit?

  • For organizations looking to manage IT inventory from a centralized point
  • For teams aiming to standardize helpdesk and ticket processes
  • For organizations wishing to centralize software and device tracking
  • For organizations seeking to increase operational visibility and process tracking

Core Principles

Centralized Management

Manages all IT assets on a single platform.

Traceable

Tracks device, user, and ticket processes.

Efficient

Reduces manual operational workload.

Scalable

Offers an extensible architecture that adapts to enterprise structures.

Technical Specifications

Asset and Inventory Management

  • Computer, server, and network device management
  • Software and license tracking
  • Automated network discovery and inventory collection
  • Creating a centralized device inventory

Helpdesk and Ticket Management

  • Ticket creation and process management
  • User request tracking
  • SLA and priority management
  • Status-based ticket workflows

Reporting and Monitoring

  • Dashboard-based monitoring
  • PDF and CSV export support
  • Inventory and operation reports
  • Ticket history and transaction logs

Integration and Architecture

  • FusionInventory and OCS Inventory support
  • Plugin-based modular structure
  • REST API support
  • Scalable and extensible architecture

How Does GLPI Work?

GLPI centrally manages IT processes such as computers, servers, network devices, software, and user requests. Thanks to its helpdesk and ITSM structure, requests, inventories, and operational processes are gathered under a single platform. Network discovery, automated inventory collection, and device tracking can be performed via FusionInventory and other integrations. Thanks to its modular plugin structure, the platform can be customized and extended according to organization needs. It increases the visibility of IT operations with role-based authorization, reporting mechanisms, and a centralized dashboard structure.

Workflow

1. Asset and Data Collection

  • Computer, server, and network device details are collected.
  • Inventory discovery is performed via FusionInventory / OCS Inventory agents.
  • Devices on the network are scanned to build a centralized inventory.

2. Management and Process Tracking

  • Tickets and user requests are managed centrally.
  • User, device, and license relationships are tracked.
  • Operational processes are tracked through the dashboar.

3. Reporting and Operation

  • Inventory and ticket reports are generated.
  • Asset utilization and status analyses are performed.
  • Operational processes are recorded.

Continuous Improvement

GLPI supports the continuous optimization of inventory, ticket, and service management processes by analyzing IT operational workflows.

Advantages

Centralized Inventory Management

Provides centralized visibility by gathering IT assets under a single platform.

Smart Ticket Management

Provides operational efficiency by managing user requests with priority and status-based processes.

Automated Network Discovery

Accelerates inventory processes by automatically detecting devices on the network.

Flexible Integration Capability

Integrates easily with existing corporate systems thanks to its plugin-based modular structure and REST API support.