Managing a growing IT infrastructure demands precision, visibility, and automation. Whether you’re overseeing a corporate network, educational institution, or government agency, knowing what’s connected, installed, and active is essential. That’s where Total Network Inventory (TNI) Professional 4.5.1 shines.
With its latest release, TNI 4.5.1 delivers even more power, stability, and flexibility, making it a top-tier solution for network auditing, hardware/software inventory management, and compliance tracking.
What’s New in Version 4.5.1?
Released in 2025, TNI Professional 4.5.1 focuses on enhanced stability, better macOS compatibility, and several feature refinements. It continues to build upon the robust foundation of the 4.x series.
Key Enhancements in 4.5.1
macOS 14 Sonoma Support
- Improved scanning support for macOS 13 Ventura and 14 Sonoma.
- Enhanced parsing of Apple hardware details including chip, storage, and OS build.
Faster Scanning Engine
- Optimization of scan engine performance on large networks (1,000+ nodes).
- Reduced memory footprint and faster multi-threaded inventory tasks.
Improved License Management
- License auditing engine now recognizes more third-party software vendors.
- New filters for managing and tracking expired or unused licenses.
Advanced SNMP Support
- Better support for SNMPv3 devices.
- New templates for scanning enterprise-grade routers, switches, and printers.
Custom Reporting Enhancements
- New drag-and-drop report builder interface.
- Export reports in CSV, PDF, HTML, and XLSX formats.
- Added ability to automate report scheduling and emailing.
Core Features of Total Network Inventory Professional
Agentless Inventory Scanning
- No installation required on target systems.
- Inventory devices via SMB, WMI (Windows), SSH (Linux/macOS), SNMP (network devices).
- Scan scheduled daily, weekly, or on-demand.
Comprehensive Hardware & Software Tracking
- CPU, memory, storage, motherboard, GPU, and other physical components.
- Installed software with versioning and license keys.
- Auto-detection of changes across time (e.g., new RAM, uninstalled software).
License & Compliance Auditing
- Manage software licenses across departments.
- Track license usage, expiry, and compliance status.
- Prevent unauthorized or pirated software from going unnoticed.
Network Map & Topology Viewer
- Visualize your network layout.
- Drag-and-drop editor for floor plans and rack-mounted hardware.
- Identify bottlenecks or misconfigured segments.
User & Group Audit Tools
- View local and domain users on all machines.
- Track logins, policy changes, and permission levels.
Change Tracking & Historical Analysis
- Compare current vs. previous scans.
- Alerts for configuration changes or removed devices.
- Data retention for long-term analysis.
Who Uses Total Network Inventory?
Corporate IT Departments
- Monitor all endpoints and servers for software compliance.
- Schedule reports for upper management and security audits.
Educational Institutions
- Manage hundreds or thousands of classroom computers.
- Audit lab software usage and optimize licensing.
Government & Public Sector
- Maintain strict asset tracking and security posture.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
- Provide inventory and software reports to clients.
- Quickly assess changes across client environments remotely.
System Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11; Server 2008 R2+ |
| Memory | 4 GB minimum (8 GB+ recommended) |
| Disk Space | 100 MB (database grows with scan size) |
| Network Access | Required for remote scanning (SMB, SSH, SNMP, WMI) |
| Admin Rights | Required for remote system access |
Licensing & Pricing
TNI Professional is licensed by number of devices, not users. Pricing scales with network size:
- 25-node license: ~$90 USD
- 100-node license: ~$275 USD
- 500-node license: ~$890 USD
- Unlimited license: Custom pricing available
Licenses are perpetual with one year of updates included. Volume discounts and site licenses are also available.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Agentless and easy to deploy | Windows-only admin console |
| Fast and accurate inventory | Initial learning curve for deep features |
| Excellent reporting and compliance tools | Limited cloud integration |
| macOS, Linux, and SNMP support | No live alerting for real-time events |
Conclusion
Total Network Inventory Professional 4.5.1 is a must-have tool for IT professionals and system administrators managing growing or complex networks. Its intuitive interface, powerful scanning engine, and deep reporting capabilities make it an ideal solution for inventory management, license compliance, and IT auditing.
Whether you’re running a small business or managing a global infrastructure, TNI 4.5.1 provides the visibility and control required to optimize resources and reduce risk.