Abstract: A method, system, and network include hardware and software for selecting data of a particular type relating to the management of resources associated to form a local area network of computer workstations and associated peripherals. The present disclosure automatically inventories computer workstations, peripheral devices, and related software associated to form said local area network. From such inventory, the presently disclosed method and system automatically monitors workflow and events occurring in the operation of said local area network and displays graphically on a host computer workstation a set of information relating to the operation of said local area network. The method, system, and network permit pivoting on selected portions of said information by searching and displaying data of a particular type relating to said selected portions of said information in response to the position of a computer screen cursor in proximity to said selected portions of said information.

Abstract: A method, system, and network providing hardware and software inventorying and monitoring provide the status of a local network of interconnected information technology devices. A user downloads and installs a local network monitoring software program from an online source onto a host computer system. The local network monitoring software system initiates an inventory of all information technology devices associated with said local network of information technology devices. Also, the local network monitoring software determines the operational status of the information technology devices and the status of software programs installed on the information technology devices. The results of the inventory and status determinations are presented to the host computer system.