What is the difference between using the Rediscovery Schedule and the Automatic Inventory Collection checkbox?
The Automatic Inventory Collection checkbox (which is displayed when you select the DFM domain in the topology window) runs on a relative time basis. In other words, it runs relative to the last collection. The Rediscovery Schedule, on the other hand, allows you to specify a date, time, and period for collection. Because the Rediscovery Schedule function is consistent with how other CiscoWorks functions work, we recommend that you use the Rediscovery Schedule and disable the Automatic Inventory Collection checkbox.
