What is Software Dictionary
To collect software information by using the inventory collection function of Systemwalker Desktop Patrol, you need to define the search condition of the software.
This definition is called "Software Dictionary" in Systemwalker Desktop Patrol.
Select PC Information > Software Auditing to confirm the collected software information.
The software dictionary supports the following:
Support Center Definition
Retrieval conditions of software that are distributed by E-mail through the Systemwalker Support Center.
Conditions for searching typical software, Microsoft security patches, and virus definition files of Anti-virus Software are supported. You can use the latest software dictionary to update the support center definition.
User definition
Conditions for searching independent software are supported.
Also, the association of SAM Assessment & Certification (SAMAC) Software Dictionary can be imported and used in Systemwalker Desktop Patrol.
The SAMAC Software Dictionary has the following characteristics:
As of January 2014, it contains approximately 70,000 data items. More than 6,000 data items are added every year.
It covers commercial software, freeware, and drivers.
It is created based on the installed program names displayed in Uninstall a program and View installed updates in Add or Remove Programs or Programs and Features.
To import the SAMAC Software Dictionary, the user must enter into an agreement with SAMAC and obtain it.
