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Getting Started with Spiceworks

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Getting Started with Spiceworks

Overview of this book

Over 2 million IT pros have installed Spiceworks. It helps them with their daily tasks, streamlines processes, and even saves them money, all for free! Getting Started with Spiceworks is an ideal resource to install Spiceworks and run it on your network. After all, over 2 million IT pros can't be wrong, so learn how to join the Spiceworks IT revolution. "Getting Started with Spiceworks" starts from downloading the app to having a fully functional Spiceworks installation in just a few minutes. It will cover Network Inventory, Help Desk, Self-Service User Portal, knowledge bases, and more in detail for you to get the most out of Spiceworks.Whether you have a decade of experience or you are new to the IT field, Spiceworks has tools for every IT pro's needs. You will learn how to make your daily tasks easier, streamline existing processes, and even save money with Spiceworks. "Getting Started with Spiceworks" will walk you through the Spiceworks installation step-by-step. It will cover topics such as configuring Spiceworks to scan your network and organize information, setting up Help Desk and Self-Service User Portal, running reports that dazzle and streamline your purchasing process, and connecting with other IT pros around your area or around the world thoroughly. "Getting Started with Spiceworks" will provide insights and tips from experts on Spiceworks. It is an ideal guide to progress quickly from installation to Spiceworks being an essential part of your IT day.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)

Real-world Spiceworks events


Local user groups are not the only real-world events that Spiceworks users attend, here are a couple of other examples of a bunch of crazy Spiceworks users getting together and having a great time.

Spiceworks University

Do you want to learn even more about Spiceworks? Well, Spiceworks introduced their Spiceworks University program in 2011. They have trainers that hold in-person training classes all around the United States and Europe. Not in either of those places? Not to worry, they have live webinars and are even rolling out on-demand learning. Their classes are focused on both basic (but you don't need that as you have this book) and more advanced topics, and are adding more all the time. If you are interested, check out the link http://www.spiceworksuniversity.com and the following screenshot:

The SpiceWorld user conference

In 2007, Spiceworks was growing by leaps and bounds but still had a pretty small user base. They had a crazy idea. The idea was a two day...