Snow Atlas

📢Question Roundup for this week[22nd May]: Snow Atlas & Database Security

Hello All,

If you are UK based like me, hope you are keeping cool and getting ready for the heatwave this weekend!☀️

There were a lot of good discussions in the community this week, particularly around Snow Atlas and system visibility. I want to give a massive shout-out and thank you to active contributors @SamuelBaughan​  @liamLittlemore​  @jonas.nilsson.external@fujitsu.com​  for brilliant insights on the Windows 11 visibility thread. Kudos also to @mhambsch​  for sharing what's worked for you on our classic Oracle database configuration thread.

As forums are peer driven spaces built on collective expertise, it is great to see members helping each other get more value from Flexera solutions. If you’re new or just need a refresher here is a guide on how to contribute.

We have  just two open posts from this week that still need an answer, check them out below:

Open questions

Flexera One

• How to detect TLS versions across IT estate using Flexera Agent [reply here]

Snow License Manager

•  Does Snow License Manager support application categories like freeware and commercial shareware [reply here]

🔥Top Discussions & Solutions This Week

• Snow Atlas Windows 11 version breakdown and upgrade visibility for 23H2 and 24H2
• How to encrypt Oracle database user passwords in agent configuration files

Many thanks,

Mercedes

Release notification on SAM Core - Snow Atlas: Add License entry point on Application detail pages

Release information:

You can now navigate to the Add License page directly from any Application detail page tab in SAM on Snow Atlas. When you navigate this way, the Application Name field is pre-populated automatically, making it faster to complete the license record.

What problem are we solving?

The release of the new Application detail pages in July 2025 removed the ability to create a license directly from the Application context. Users had to navigate away from the application they were working with, open the Add License page independently, and manually search for and select the application - adding unnecessary steps to a common workflow.

Summary Info

• Release Domain: SAM on Atlas - Applications
• Release Tier: Minor Release
• Release Availability: GA
• Release Date: 12 May 2026

Before Scenario

• Users could not initiate license creation from the Application detail page.
• Users had to navigate to the Add License page independently and search for the application manually.
• Application context was lost during the license creation workflow.

Negative Consequences

• Increased steps for a common day-to-day SAM workflow.
• Higher risk of data entry errors when manually selecting the application on the Add License page.
• Reduced efficiency for SAM Managers and Compliance Analysts managing licensing at scale.

After Scenario - Key Enhancements

• Add License Entry Point: An Add License entry point is now available on all Application detail page tabs, keeping users in context throughout the workflow.
• Pre-populated Application Name: The Application Name field on the Add License page is automatically filled based on the application navigated from, reducing manual input and improving accuracy.
• Editable Pre-population: The pre-populated field remains editable, supporting scenarios such as versionless applications or licenses scoped across an application family.

Positive Business Outcomes

• Reduced friction for SAM Managers and Compliance Analysts in high-frequency licensing workflows.
• Improved data entry accuracy through application context carried into the Add License page.
• Faster license creation with fewer steps from discovery to record completion.

NOW LIVE: Flexera May ‘26 Product Release Session

Our latest product release session is now live and available to watch on demand. In this session, we walk through what’s new, what’s changed, and how you can start using these updates in your day-to-day work.

What you’ll see: 

• A quick recap of our 2026 product roadmap 
• Key updates across Snow Atlas and Flexera One 
• How to start using these updates in your day-to-day workflows

Watch the recording 

As this session is pre-recorded, we’ll be using this thread for questions, feedback, and discussion. Our team is actively monitoring this thread and will respond as questions come in.

NEW: Agreement Ingestion

Release date: April 14, 2026

Agreement Ingestion Engine is an AI-powered capability that extracts contract data from uploaded documents and presents it in a review interface where SAM administrators can verify, edit, and approve extracted fields before submission to SAM. In the Agreements section of SAM on Snow Atlas, you can now upload contract documents (PDF files) and leverage AI extraction to accelerate contract onboarding while maintaining compliance through a mandatory review and approval workflow.

Using Agreement Ingestion Engine, you can significantly reduce the time required to onboard new software agreements—from 30+ minutes of manual data entry to 3-5 minutes of AI-assisted verification. This enhancement enables SAM teams to upload contracts faster while maintaining data accuracy and compliance standards through human-in-the-loop review, mandatory approval checkboxes, and complete audit logging that demonstrates proper contract verification procedures.

For more information about Agreement Ingestion(contract extraction) workflows, and compliance requirements, see "Agreement Ingestion" in the Flexera help.

Upcoming release in Snow Atlas - Agreements domain

What’s happening: Modernizing SAM on Atlas – Agreements UI 

What you’ll notice: Updated visual styling and improved consistency of Agreements pages in SAM on Snow Atlas, including introduction of functionalities and the deprecation of Agreement Search page. Expansion of Agreements' APIs to allow for more integrations and automations.

What’s not changing: Core functionality, workflows, data, and existing integrations remain the same. 

Why it matters: This change enables innovation, consistent reporting, and a more unified experience while enhancing agreements’ import and export functionalities. 

What’s changing in Snow Atlas 

We are modernizing SAM on Snow Atlas’ Agreements pages to improve visualizations and performance and introduce new APIs to improve automations and integrations. 

With this release, we are introducing two relevant enhancements to the Agreements domain in Snow Atlas: 

• Export enhancements: You will be able to export records directly from the Agreements list to CSV and XLSX file formats.  
• Import improvements: You can now update agreements through import (previously, only creation of new agreements was possible). Note: This is limited to CSV files in the current release, with expansion to support more formats in progress.  
• Search page deprecation: The Agreements Search page will be deprecated. Use Agreements list filters for searching and Reports functionality for saving searches and scheduling exports. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to update integrations or APIs? 

No changes are required for existing integrations. The new Agreements’ APIs are additive and will be documented on Snow Atlas documentation > API resources > SAM Core APIs > Agreements upon release.

When will these changes happen? 

The modernization of the SAM Agreements UI in Snow Atlas will be rolled out across several regions on May 6th and May 7th, 2026. Refer to the schedule below for specific maintenance windows: 

During these windows, users in each region may experience temporary unavailability of the Agreements pages while updates are deployed. To minimize disruption, please:  

• Ensure that any critical Agreements work is completed before the scheduled maintenance window.  
• Consider scheduling exports or updates outside of these times to avoid interruptions.  
• Communicate the maintenance schedule with your team to plan workflows accordingly. 

Should I expect more changes to Agreements in the future? 

Yes. Additional enhancements are planned, including:  

• XLSX file support for agreement updates: Future updates will enable users to update agreements by importing XLSX files, in addition to CSV.  
• Bulk editing of agreements: The ability to edit multiple agreements at once is coming, starting with standard fields, and later including custom fields.  
• Improved filtering capabilities: Enhancements to the Agreements list’s filtering options are being evaluated and validated with customers and partners to make it easier to find and manage agreements. 

Is there an opportunity to contribute with ideas and feedback? 

Yes! The Flexera Product team welcomes community feedback. You can comment below, create an Idea on our IDEAS Board, or contact your account management representative to learn more about collaborating with the Product team. 

📢Roundup for this week: 10th April

Hello Community,

In case you missed it, check out March highlights from the Community

As always if you’ve got five minutes to spare, here are some new questions to solve from our Community:

   [Snow Atlas]

• When is the new SIS 26.1 download available?
• Snow integration within the isolated Swift environment

[Admin Studio]

• Unable to connect to new Flexnet License Server

Quick tip: If a community member provides the solution you've been looking for, please Mark as Best Answer. It helps other members find verified answers faster.

Thanks all!

 Mercedes