powershell-scripts/asset-collection/README.md

Asset Collection Scripts

Scripts for collecting PC asset data and sending it to the ShopDB database.

Scripts

Update-PC-CompleteAsset.ps1

Primary asset collection script - Comprehensive data collection for all PC types.

What it collects:

• System information (hostname, serial number, manufacturer, model)
• Operating system details
• Network interface configurations
• For shopfloor PCs: DNC/machine configurations from GE registry
• Dell warranty information (optional, via proxy)

Usage:

# Standard execution (requires administrator)
.\Update-PC-CompleteAsset.ps1

# Test connectivity only
.\Update-PC-CompleteAsset.ps1 -TestConnections

# With warranty lookup enabled
.\Update-PC-CompleteAsset.ps1 -SkipWarranty:$false

Parameters:

Parameter	Default	Description
-ProxyURL	http://10.48.130.158/vendor-api-proxy.php	Warranty API proxy
-DashboardURL	https://tsgwp00525.rd.ds.ge.com/shopdb/api.asp	ShopDB API endpoint
-SkipWarranty	$true	Skip warranty lookups
-TestConnections	$false	Test API connectivity only

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Get-ShopfloorConfig.ps1

Shopfloor configuration library - Functions for collecting manufacturing-specific data.

Functions provided:

• Get-NetworkInterfaceConfig - Collects all network adapter information
• Get-SerialPortConfig - Enumerates COM port configurations
• Get-DNCConfig - Extracts DNC registry settings
• Get-GERegistryConfig - Reads GE Aircraft Engines registry keys

Note: This script is sourced by Update-PC-CompleteAsset.ps1 and not run directly.

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Update-PC-Minimal.ps1

Lightweight collection script - For locked-down PCs with restricted permissions.

What it collects:

• Basic system info without requiring admin privileges
• Uses only non-elevated WMI/CIM queries
• Detects PC-DMIS software for measuring machine classification

Usage:

.\Update-PC-Minimal.ps1

When to use:

• PCs where users cannot run as administrator
• Measuring machines with restricted permissions
• Quick data collection without full registry access

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Get-InstalledApps.ps1

Application inventory script - Collects list of installed applications.

Usage:

.\Get-InstalledApps.ps1

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Batch File Launchers

File	Purpose
Update-PC-CompleteAsset.bat	Standard launcher with visible window
Update-PC-CompleteAsset-Silent.bat	Silent launcher for scheduled tasks
Update-PC-Minimal.bat	Launcher for minimal collection
Get-InstalledApps.bat	Launcher for app inventory
Run-GetInstalledApps.bat	Alternative app inventory launcher

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Requirements

• PowerShell 5.1 or later
• Administrator privileges (for full collection)
• Network access to ShopDB API
• Windows 10/11 or Windows Server

Data Flow

PC Local Execution
       │
       ▼
┌──────────────────┐
│ Update-PC-       │
│ CompleteAsset.ps1│
│       +          │
│ Get-Shopfloor-   │
│ Config.ps1       │
└────────┬─────────┘
         │ HTTPS POST
         ▼
┌──────────────────┐
│   ShopDB API     │
│   (api.asp)      │
└────────┬─────────┘
         │
         ▼
┌──────────────────┐
│  MySQL Database  │
└──────────────────┘