AWS License Manager features
Why AWS License Manager?
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Features
Open allSet license terms as rules
License tracking enforcement
Limit non-compliance proactively
Automate discovery of existing licenses
License Manager provides a mechanism to automatically discover software running on existing EC2 instances using AWS Systems Manager. Rules can then be attached and validated in EC2 instances, and the licenses can then be tracked using License Manager’s central dashboard.
Administrators can discover software usage on instances using AWS Organizations by going through a one-time multi-account setup and creating policies that centrally control AWS service use across multiple AWS accounts. If users uninstall software purchased on AWS Marketplace, License Manager's automated discovery feature can recognize that uninstall and make the license available for reuse.
Administrators can also use tags to help track and manage licenses across their AWS and on-premises environments. These tags can help identify whether a resource belongs to a dev/test or production environment, or a designated business unit.
Switch licenses more easily
Manage user-based license subscriptions
Manage Visual Studio, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services user-based license subscriptions with License Manager. AWS now offers fully-compliant, Amazon-provided licenses for Microsoft Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021, Visual Studio Professional 2022, and Visual Studio Enterprise 2022 Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) on EC2. These AMIs are now available on the EC2 console and on AWS Marketplace to launch instances on-demand without any long-term licensing commitments.
For Visual Studio or Microsoft Office, you can start by connecting to AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory, then more easily managing your end users’ access by “associating” the end user. License Manager will automatically associate those users to Microsoft Remote Desktop Service Subscriber Access License (RDS SAL). Only users who have access to Visual Studio or Microsoft Office can use instances launched from the AMIs. You can add or remove users based on your ramp-up plans.
For Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, you can start by connecting to your existing Active Directory(s), or AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory, then more easily managing your end users’ access by “associating” the end user. Only users who have subscribed from the Active Directory to use Microsoft Remote Desktop Services can connect to remote applications running on EC2 Windows Server. You can add or remove users based on your ramp-up plans.
Centralize license management and reporting
Automate management tasks for licenses requiring Dedicated Hosts
Use managed entitlements to track licenses across multiple organizations
Built-in AWS integration
Use dashboard to track usage
With License Manager, you can track licenses used across AWS and on-premises environments from a central dashboard. You can more easily view license allocations, consumption, and alerts that need your action. This makes it easier for you to manage licensing purchases, compliance, and vendor audits.
To learn more, visit the License Manager documentation.
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