Exporting spend data to Unified Spend Analytics

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:

1. In FlexNet Manager Suite, navigate to the system menu ( in the top right corner) > System Settings > Integrations, and expand the Unified Spend Analytics section.
2. 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.
3. Select the Export to Unified Spend Analytics check box.
4. 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.

5. To manually export your data from FlexNet Manager Suite:
   1. 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.
   2. 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.