Stretching the Software Budget
A practical guide to Enterprise License Optimization.
FlexNet Manager for Microsoft: Features
Automated and Optimized License Management for Microsoft Products
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FlexNet Manager for Microsoft is a scalable Enterprise License Optimization product that is built on the FlexNet Manager Platform. FlexNet Manager for Microsoft automates and optimizes entitlement based license management to enable the reduction of license, maintenance and audit costs for Microsoft desktop and server software, while maintaining license compliance. |
Learn more by downloading the FlexNet Manager Suite Datasheet
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'What If' AnalysisSimulation capability has been added for Microsoft Server Processor licenses, allowing customers to understand the licensing implications of a change within their IT environment. This 'What If' Analysis feature enables the calculation of a new Microsoft license position considering:
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New Microsoft License ModelA new license type for Microsoft server products licensed using the processor metric has been added. It covers products such as SQL Server (pre-2012), BizTalk, Commerce Server and Forefront. |
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Product Use Rights LibraryFlexNet Manager for Microsoft includes a Product Use Rights Library for Microsoft that enables it to determine an accurate license position and optimize license consumption. These rights include:
When creating new licenses from purchase order SKU data, the product use rights are applied automatically, which minimizes the amount of effort required to model entitlements in FlexNet Manager for Microsoft. |
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Microsoft Contract WizardFlexNet Manager for Microsoft includes contract wizards to help automate the task of generating complex Microsoft Enterprise and Select agreements, including the creation of contract hierarchies, payment schedules, and licenses along with associated Product Use Rights. More
For Microsoft Enterprise Agreements and Enterprise Agreement Subscriptions, upcoming payments may be estimated based on current product utilization, and a license position report produced to show annual true-up amounts. For Microsoft Select Agreements and Enrollments, and Select Plus Agreements and Affiliations, the SKU library provides Select pool and points information to allow reports on point consumption over time, for each enrollment.
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