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IT Support & Hardware · Intermediate

IT Asset Management (ITAM)

The practice of tracking IT assets across their lifecycle to maximize value, control costs, and manage risk.

Definition

ITAM covers hardware and software assets from request and procurement through deployment, maintenance, and disposal. It supports license compliance, warranty tracking, and security. Asset tags and inventory databases are key tools.

Example

An asset record shows the laptop's purchase date, warranty end, assigned user, and location.

Exam tip

ITAM focuses on financial and lifecycle tracking; CMDB focuses on configuration and relationships.

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