karen.hunnam asked a question.
Hi gang, I'd really appreciate some insights into how you deal with these scenarios:
I've had confirmed that the DBeaver Unspecified Edition installs I can see in FNMS is actually the Community Edition. I realise that FNMS can't confirm that, but for this title I'm comfortable that the user's advice is correct. (This situation has occurred more than once, this is just my current example)
I want to record this to stop future rework in chasing up licenses that are not required. I can't edit the ARL Application that says Classification = Commercial.
My ideas of how to make this work:
Create a License with Enterprise license type and a note in the comments that it's Community. (problem with this is it looks like we've purchased an Enterprise license when we haven't).
or
Set status = ignored on the Application (problem with this approach is I won't be able to remember why it was ignored later on and I can't save this info on the Application record).
or
If there was a License Type for "no license required" this would be a good solution.
Happy to hear more ideas.
Thanks, Karen.
Hi @karenh
In your last statement you have answered your own question. We often have the need to create visibility of applications consuming a freeware license. Rather than ignoring the applications, create visibility through the creation of a Community Edition license for which you can see consumption.
Include your comments, documentation that you can find to ensure you remain within the use restrictions. Set the license to unlimited or even allocate the devices you find today so you can monitor the change in use of this product.
Regards,