Development of Asset Management System Using Full Stack Development with ASP.NET MVC and C#

Abstract

Asset management is a critical function in educational institutions, industries, and organizations for tracking, monitoring, and maintaining physical and digital assets. Traditional manual methods are inefficient, error-prone, and lack real-time visibility. This paper presents the design and development of a modern Asset Management System (AMS) using Full Stack ASP.NET, MVC (Model View Controller) Architecture, ORM (Object Relational Mapping) Framework and C#, integrated with Microsoft SQL Server. The system provides a centralized platform for asset registration, allocation, monitoring, and reporting. Blazor is used to build interactive and responsive user interfaces, while ASP.NET Core Web APIs manages business logic and backend services. SignalR enables real-time updates and notifications related to asset status and activities. The proposed system improves accuracy, security, operational efficiency, and scalability, and supports future deployment on cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.

Introduction

The text highlights the importance of effective asset management in organizations to track, maintain, and utilize resources like hardware, software, and equipment. Traditional methods such as paper records and spreadsheets are inefficient, leading to errors, poor tracking, lack of real-time visibility, and security issues. This creates a need for a modern, centralized, and automated solution.

To address these challenges, the proposed system is a Full Stack Asset Management System built using ASP.NET Core, C#, Blazor, and Microsoft SQL Server. It digitizes asset processes, enabling administrators to manage assets, track allocations, and generate reports efficiently. The system uses an MVC architecture for better scalability, maintainability, and separation of concerns.

The literature review emphasizes the role of cloud computing, data analytics, and security techniques (like biometric authentication) in improving asset management. It also highlights the importance of data visualization and predictive maintenance using advanced data storage systems.

Existing systems improve over manual methods but still suffer from limitations such as poor scalability, limited user roles, weak security, lack of real-time updates, and inefficient workflows.

The proposed methodology introduces a more advanced system with:

• Centralized architecture using MVC
• Interactive frontend (Blazor) and robust backend (ASP.NET Core APIs)
• Secure database management (SQL Server with ORM)
• Real-time communication using SignalR
• Role-based authentication and authorization

Key modules include asset registration, allocation, monitoring, reporting, notifications, and admin dashboard functionalities.

The system design follows a three-tier architecture:

1. Presentation Layer – User interface for interaction
2. Application Layer – Business logic and processing
3. Data Layer – Secure data storage

Security is ensured through HTTPS, authentication, role-based access, and data validation.

Overall, the proposed system provides a scalable, secure, and efficient solution that improves asset tracking, enhances decision-making, reduces manual effort, and supports modern organizational needs.

Conclusion

The Asset Management System developed using ASP.NET MVC and C# provides an efficient solution for managing and tracking organizational assets. The system offers centralized data management, secure role-based access, and automated reporting capabilities. By implementing modern full-stack development technologies, the system improves asset monitoring, reduces manual errors, and enhances operational efficiency. The modular architecture also allows future expansion and integration with enterprise systems.

References

[1] Kiran, D., & Sharma, P., “Asset Management System Using Web Technologies,” International Journal of Computer Applications, 2022. [2] Mulyadi, R., & Nurprihatin, F., “Web-Based Asset Management Information System in Higher Education Institutions,” International Journal of Information Systems, 2021. [3] Chowdhury, S., & Das, A., “Review of Modern Asset Management Systems,” IJERT, 2023. [4] Microsoft Corporation, “ASP.NET MVC Documentation,” https://learn.microsoft.com [5] Microsoft Corporation, “SQL Server Documentation,” https://learn.microsoft.com

Copyright

Copyright © 2026 Shrrivathsan S, Veeramanikandan K. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.