OpenLM License Server Monitoring
Experience New-age License Monitoring
Track license usage, denials, idle time, and more
Tired of wasting money on unused software licenses? OpenLM puts you back in control. With our License Server Monitoring functionality, part of our OpenLM Platform (Version Annapurna), you can optimize your license usage, eliminate overspending, and simplify license management.
OpenLM License Server Monitoring Solution | Software License Monitoring: An Introduction
Earlier known as Software License Management (SLM) solution, License Server Monitoring helps you monitor license trends, server status, license expirations, and also license activity and usage.
Features of OpenLM License Server Monitoring
- Adaptability: Enjoy monitoring for named user licenses, node-locked applications, floating licenses (85+ license managers), web/SaaS, and dongles.
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Usage optimization with denial reports, idle session tracking, and license harvesting
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Cost optimization - Avoid unnecessary expenditure on new procurements or renewals
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Multiple deployment options - We are available as both on-premise and cloud solutions
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Business benefits: OpenLM License Server Monitoring
Expense reduction:
Avoidance of over-licensing: Monitoring licenses with OpenLM helps organizations avoid over-licensing by providing insights into license usage patterns. This prevents unnecessary purchases and helps optimize license costs.
Optimizing license utilization: This functionality identifies unused or underutilized licenses, allowing organizations to reclaim and make it available for usage. This can result in significant cost savings.
Reporting and analytics:
Usage reports: With License Server Monitoring, organizations can generate detailed reports on license usage, which enables them to analyze trends and make data-driven decisions.
Forecasting: The functionality provides insights into future license needs based on historical usage patterns, helping organizations plan for future software requirements.
Usage monitoring:
Real-time usage monitoring: OpenLM provides real-time monitoring of software usage, enabling organizations to track who is using specific licenses and when. This information helps in making informed decisions about license allocation and procurement.
Centralized license management:
Centralized dashboard: OpenLM offers a centralized dashboard for managing licenses across various software applications. This simplifies the management process and provides a unified view of license usage.
Vendor negotiations:
Data for negotiations: OpenLM provides data on actual software usage, which can be valuable during negotiations with software vendors. Accurate usage data strengthens an organization’s position when discussing license agreements and pricing.
User productivity:
Avoiding idling: By ensuring that licenses are available when needed, OpenLM helps prevent downtime caused by insufficient licenses or idle sessions. This contributes to increased productivity among users. OpenLM can identify idle applications and automatically close them (harvesting).
OpenLM License Server Monitoring Functionalities
License manager support
- Handles all license models including network (floating), node-locked, named user (subscriptions), GPU (Nvidia), cloud and token (including Autodesk Token-Flex), and hybrid variations
- Supports 85+ license managers, including Flexera, DSLS, Reprise, Bentley, Sentinel RMS, and more
- All major hardware licenses from Sentinel, Flexera, and Wibu supported
- Now supporting widely-used cloud licenses Office 365, Autodesk Cloud, and ArcGIS Online
- Real-time accurate usage data for most license managers
- Supports WAN and LAN networks over multiple timezones
Monitoring and reporting
- Manage and monitor all your licenses directly through our easy-to-use graphic interface
- Concurrent monitoring of multiple license servers in multiple time zones
- Monitor hybrid situations, such as both online and offline licenses, software or hardware-based and cloud mixed with on-premise
- Leverage BI-enabled reporting covering activity, usage, and accurate “True Denials”, with options such as heat maps and pie charts
- Chargeback cost centers – group and project billing
- Timely reporting up to per second and the next day for token and other arrears-based models
Costs and billing
- OpenLM helps with chargeback based on project and group usage
- Get a precise view of the licenses you require for your next renewal
Optimization and productivity
- Automated license harvesting executed in accordance with your unique software policies and business rules
- License availability notification for end users
- Detects Idle sessions and reports the actual usage of applications under monitoring