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SQL Inventory Manager now requires less permissions for data collection. Users can collect basic information from machines without the need of a sysadmin privileges. The minimum credentials required are a valid user name and a password to connect to a machine.
Discovery without login
SIM can discover instances without loginYou can choose not to log in to instances during the discovery process, with this method SIM Inventory Manager only collects basic information about discovered instances and it doesn't provide information on the version or edition of discovered SQL Instances.
Login Log In to Instances
Log When you choose to log in to discovered instances to get instances during the discovery process, you can get get extra information like version and edition. You need to provide valid credentials for the discovered instances.