Adding Components

1. Log in to the ServiceDesk Plus - MSP application using your user name and password. This opens the ManageEngine ServiceDesk plus - MSP home page.

2. Click Quick Actions link on the top left hand side of the page -> Click Asset option from the drop down menu. This opens Add Asset page. (OR)
   
   Click Asset Components under Resources on the left side of the page -> Select any one of the listed IT assets components link. e.g. Keyboards etc. This opens the particular Asset Component page.

3. Click New button. This opens Add Asset page.

4. Select the Product Name from the combo box. If required, you can add a new product name by clicking Add New link beside the product name field. This is a mandatory field.

5. Select the Vendor Name from the combo box. If required, you can add a new vendor by clicking the Add New link beside the vendor name text field.

6. Specify the Asset Name in the given text field. This is a mandatory field.

7. Specify the Asset Tag, Asset Serial No, Bar Code, Asset Cost in $ in the corresponding text fields.

8. Specify the Acquisition Date & Expiry Date from the calendar button.

9. Select the Site from the combo box. This is a mandatory field.

10. Specify the Location in the given text field.

11. Specify the Asset State by selecting the current status of the asset from the combo box.
    
    If the asset is in Use state you need to associate or assign asset to department or user or asset.

1. Allocate the asset to an Asset or to an User or to the Department by selecting any of the two radio button. Say Associate to Asset or Assign User/ or Department.

2. If you choose to associate asset to an asset then select the asset name from the Choose Asset combo box. Or if you have chosen to assign to user or the department then select User or Department from the combo box.

3. If the asset is leased select the check box Asset is Leased. If the asset is leased then specify the From and To date from the calendar button.   

12. Click Save button to save the changes. To save and add another asset click Save and add new button.