NetWorker: How to perform NetWorker Client software inventory in CLI

Summary: This operation can be performed from the NetWorker Server directly without logging into each client machine individually or without the use of third-party software.

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Instructions

Below commands must be run in the following sequence: 

Step 1:  

nsrpush -i -all 

This performs inventory on all clients. This can be limited to a specific host by using the client name instead of option "-all"

Logs for successful/failed inventory operations can be found at the below location on the NetWorker Server along with the error message to troubleshoot the error:

NetWorker-Installation-Path\nsr\logs\clientpush\

Step 1


Step 2:    

nsrpush -s -t -all > output.txt

This lists all the NetWorker packages installed on each client in tabular form and directs the output to the file "output.txt." This can be limited to a specific host by using the client name instead of option "-all

Step 2

Additional Information

More details on the additional options provided by nsrpush can be check from the NetWorker Command Reference Guide. NetWorker documentation is available through: Support for NetWorker | Manuals & Documents (You must sign in with your Dell support account).

Affected Products

NetWorker
Article Properties
Article Number: 000220483
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 06 Apr 2026
Version:  3
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