AWS License Manager
Learn how to manage Granted and Self-managed licenses using Amazon’s License Manager service.
Imagine we’re working for a large enterprise that’s rapidly growing and evolving; reliance on various software applications has become necessary for this growth to continue. Management of licenses for such a large number of software applications can become a tricky and arduous task. AWS offers a solution to tackle this very problem in the form of the AWS License Manager service.
Introduction to License Manager
AWS License Manager is an automated AWS tool that allows us to centrally manage software licenses across any AWS and on-premises resources we may have. Additionally, it can help us streamline the management process and optimize our licensing costs.
With AWS License Manager, we can track license usage, set up automated distribution, activation, and tracking of software licenses across AWS accounts/organizations, and even set and enforce limits for the license across regions.
Here are some key concepts we need to know about AWS License Manager to better understand the service:
License Manager dashboard: The License Manager dashboard is the central interface of AWS License Manager on the AWS Management Console. It provides us with a comprehensive overview and real-time visibility into our license usage.
License types: The License Manager manages software licenses by separating them into the following two types:
Granted licenses: These are licenses purchased directly from the AWS marketplace.
Self-managed licenses: These are licenses purchased from a third-party vendor. For ...