Using the OTbase Discovery Executable for Windows

On the system where you want to run the Discovery Executable, log in as administrator to run the Discovery Executable – or run it with administrative rights. This is necessary because otherwise you wouldn’t get all the details about security patches that you need for your vulnerability management.

ZIP File

The Discovery Executable comes as ZIP file, containing all necessary components to run directly on Windows systems.

The ZIP file includes:

• 32-bit version executable: Suitable for running on 32-bit Windows operating systems.
• 64-bit version executable: Designed for use on 64-bit Windows operating systems.

Choose the right file to run based on your computer's type. For example, if you have a 64-bit Windows computer, you should double-click on "OTbase Discovery Executable V1.0 x64.exe" to start it.

To find out your Windows computer's architecture, follow these simple steps:

1. Open Settings:
   • Click on the Start button (the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner or at the bottom-center of your screen).
   • Type Settings and click on the Settings app when it appears.
2. Go to System Information:
   • In the Settings window, click on System.
3. Check System Type:
   • Scroll down and click on About at the bottom.
   • Look for System type under the Device specifications section.
   • You will see something like "64-bit operating system" or "32-bit operating system".

Execution

With version 2.0, you can specify the export path, cf Export Path.

1. Launch the OTbase Discovery Executable. A new window will open, guiding you through the configuration steps that are necessary each time you launch OTbase Discovery Executable. *
2. You will be required to provide a Location ID for the computer running OTbase Discovery Executable. When in doubt, ask your OTbase Inventory administrator. Note that providing a Location ID is mandatory.
3. If you have previously started OTbase Discovery Executable on this computer, the last used Location ID will be available for selection.
4. After selecting a location ID, you will be prompted to assign a Location ID and name to any detected network interface. The Location ID is mandatory, while the name will default to the network's address if not provided. When in doubt, ask your OTbase Inventory administrator

* Currently, when you start the executable you will see an error message regarding "TCADS" not being supported. You can safety ignore the message as it does not impact the execution of the OTbase Discovery Executable. This warning will be patched out in a later version.

Importing the Discovery results in OTbase Inventory

To import the Discovery results in OTbase Inventory, plug the USB stick with the Discovery files in your computer and log in to OTbase Inventory. Go to INVENTORY/IMPORT/Devices.

In the OTbase Discovery File area, click on "Choose File" and pick your import file. Then click on "Import".

If the import was successful, you will see a new entry in the import log (on the same page), and your asset information will be updated.