LicensePlanner Configuration
Requirements
- Base Enterprise technology platform. LicensePlanner utilizes the components of the Base Enterprise platform for data collection, software contract management, and reporting. Make sure you have:
- Installed and properly configured Open iT Core Client(s) connected to an Open iT Core Server or a coexistent Open iT Core setup
- Installed and properly configured Open iT Analysis Server
Configuring User Mappings in Core Server
Normalizing the Usage Data
You can set up certain mapping configurations for specific license managers and applications. Check the specific license manager configuration to know more.
Next Step?
Proceed with data regeneration after configuring all the necessary mapping files to apply the changes in the real-time and historical reports.
For real-time reports:
For historical reports:
Configuring User Mappings in the Analysis Server
After setting up the Active Directory mapping in Core Server, it is necessary to configure it as well in the Analysis Server.
Managing Application Cost Catalog using Analysis Server
The Application Cost Catalog in Analysis Server provides a centralized view to manage application cost for proper invoicing.
Managing Contracts using Analysis Server
The Contract Management interface in Analysis Server manages contract information for chargeback. It has separate pages to manage vendors, contract under a specific vendor, allocations, and license cost.
Next Step?
After all necessary Analysis Server configurations, run the RunEtl command using the Analysis Server Console Application to immediately apply the updates. You may also wait for the next daily processing.