FlexNet Manager Suite 2020 R2 (On-Premises)
The following prerequisites must be met in order to export FlexNet Manager Suite
data to Unified Spend Analytics:
The prerequisites that must be met in order to export FlexNet Manager Suite data
to Unified Spend Analytics:
- An OAuth token must be obtained to allow exporting of data from FlexNet Manager Suite to Unified Spend Analytics.
- An updated license file must be obtained and installed in FlexNet Manager Suite.
- A FlexNet Manager Suite administrator must configure settings within the
Unified Spend Analytics section on the
Integrations tab (of the System Settings page).
Note: The
processes for obtaining a license file and OAuth token are evolving.
Initially, contact
Flexera Support. For the
latest information about these processes, refer to the
Configuring
FlexNet Manager Suite to export spend data to Unified Spend Analytics article, located in the
Flexera Community.
For
on-premises implementations, a new license file and a script to generate
the OAuth token will be provided to you when you contact Flexera
Support. Then, you must install the license file and paste the OAuth
token in the Token field in the
Unified Spend Analytics section on the
Integrations tab (of the System
Settings page).
To export spend data to Unified Spend Analytics:
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In FlexNet Manager Suite, navigate to the
system menu (
in the top right corner) > , and expand the Unified Spend Analytics
section.
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Paste the OAuth token into the Token field. Refer to the
prerequisites listed above for more information.
The Export to Unified Spend Analytics check box
is enabled upon entering a token.
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Select the Export to Unified Spend Analytics check box.
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Click Save to save the Unified Spend Analytics system settings.
After saving your settings, data is automatically exported to Unified Spend Analytics once a day. If the connection fails or the incorrect
information is provided, this will be reported in the Last
completed export section on this page.
This schedule can be modified using the Windows Task
Scheduler. See Using the Task Scheduler.
You may also choose to manually export your data immediately, as shown in the
following step.
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To manually export your data from FlexNet Manager Suite:
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Click the Export button to create a data export
job.
Tip: This button is enabled only after entering an OAuth
token in the Token field, selecting the
Export to Unified Spend Analytics check box, and then
clicking Save.
FlexNet Manager Suite displays the status message
Unified Spend Analytics export is waiting to be
executed in the Status field
in the Last completed export section. This begins
the process of testing the connection to Unified Spend Analytics and
submitting an export job.
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Refresh the browser intermittently to update the status message.
The
Status field in the
Last
completed export section displays:
- Success for a successful
connection
- Connection failure if the
connection is unsuccessful.
FlexNet Manager Suite (On-Premises)
2020 R2