Checklist
10 mistakes that make IT inventory unusable
Avoid the common mistakes that create duplicate, stale or untrusted inventory records.
Starting point
Start by mapping existing sources and the fields your team can realistically maintain.
- Source
- Owner
- Site
- Lifecycle status
Recommended workflow
Stage the data, reconcile strong signals, then promote only validated records.
Metrics to watch
Track missing fields, duplicates, stale dates and pages that generate demo requests.