Managing Analysis Packages

Analysis Packages: Central Management of Your Inventories

Analysis packages play a central role in NTFS inventory within Docusnap365. They bundle system, AD, and NTFS data at a consistent point in time, forming the basis for traceable analyses — and later for delta comparisons.

This chapter shows where to find analysis packages, how to edit them, and what to consider when selecting one.

Where Can I Find Analysis Packages?

Analysis packages are managed under Configuration > Analysis Packages. There you can view all previously defined packages, filter them, edit them, or create new ones.

Placeholder Screenshot: Navigate to Analysis Packages
![Screenshot: Analysis Packages in Configuration](<Screenshot_Analysepakete_Übersicht.png>)

Editing Package Definitions

Each analysis package contains specific inventory information:

• Package name (freely selectable)
• Server name (e.g., DOSPFS06)
• Domain
• Username & password for authentication
• Shares to be scanned (e.g., Finance$, HR$, Projects)

Double-click a package or click “Edit” to open the detail view.

Placeholder Screenshot: Edit Package Definition
![Screenshot: Edit Package Definition](<Screenshot_Paketdefinition_Bearbeiten.png>)

Selecting a Package for Scanning

When creating a new interactive NTFS inventory job, you can select the desired analysis package directly in the wizard.

Advantages:

• Docusnap365 automatically detects all defined shares, users, and settings
• The data is assigned to the existing package
• The foundation for later version comparisons is preserved

Placeholder Screenshot: Select Package in Job
![Screenshot: Analysis Package in Job](<Screenshot_Paket_im_Auftrag.png>)

Creating New Analysis Packages

If no package exists or a completely new scan is required (e.g., for other shares), you can define a new analysis package via “+ New”.

Best practices:

• Use descriptive names (e.g., ntfs_DOSPFS06_Q2_2025)
• Document the purpose or context of the package
• Ensure that you define all relevant shares that should belong to the package

Placeholder Screenshot: Create New Analysis Package
![Screenshot: Create New Analysis Package](<Screenshot_Analysepaket_Neu.png>)

Summary

• Analysis packages provide consistent management of NTFS scans in Docusnap365
• They are located under Configuration > Analysis Packages
• Existing packages can be reused during job creation
• New packages can be easily defined with server, user, domain, and shares
• Even today, analysis packages form the structural foundation for future delta comparisons and historical analyses

Tip: Whenever possible, always repeat scans using the same package to ensure a consistent data base over time.