tarkvaralist

Tarkvaralist is a term used in Estonian-language contexts to denote a catalog or directory of software. The word combines tarkvara (software) with list, and in practice refers to a structured inventory that documents software items used within an organization or community. It may be used descriptively or as the title of a maintained resource.

The primary purpose of a tarkvaralist is to provide an overview of software assets for management, budgeting, licensing, and compliance. It helps track what software is installed, its versions, licensing terms, renewal dates, and maintenance obligations, enabling audits and reducing the risk of unauthorized or outdated software.

A typical tarkvaralist entry includes fields such as product name, version, vendor, license type, platform or operating system, installation date, expiry or end of support date, and current status. Additional metadata may cover purpose, installation method (on-premises or cloud), support contacts, and links to vendor pages or documentation. Lists may be organized by category or department.

Deployment and formats vary. Some organizations maintain tarkvaralist in spreadsheets or relational databases; others use dedicated software asset management systems or public repositories. Public-facing tarkvaralist may aim to provide information for transparency, interoperability, or educational purposes, while internal lists support procurement, risk management, and compliance with licensing terms.

See also Software asset management, software catalog, licensing management, cataloging.