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  • Inventory Adapters and Connectors
  • Inventory Comparison Matrix
  • BMC Discovery Adapter and Connector
    • Choosing a Configuration
      • How the Adapter Works
        • Database Table Creation
        • The Adapter Executable
          • Conditions for Use
      • How the Connector Works, and Prerequisites
      • The FlexNet inventory agent
    • Configuring BMC Discovery
      • Optional Patterns
        • Installing Optional Patterns
        • Enabling Optional Patterns
      • Rediscovering Affected Computers
      • Account Configuration for Adapter
    • Adapter Installation and Configuration
      • Choosing a Staging Server
      • Download the Adapter
      • Creating the Staging Database Tables
      • Installing and Configuring the Staging Tool
      • Installing the FlexNet inventory agent
      • Validation and Operation
    • Connector Configuration
    • Known Issues
    • Appendix A: Details of Patterns
      • Overview of Patterns
      • FileEvidence
        • To configure the FileEvidence pattern
      • InstallAnywhereEvidence
      • InstallShieldMultiplatformEvidence
      • UnixHardwareData
      • WindowsLastLoggedOnUser
    • Appendix B: Data Mappings
      • Source to Staging
        • ADDMVersion_ci (Staging Table)
        • Cluster_ci (Staging Table)
        • ClusterHost_ci (Staging Table)
        • CPUInformationDetail_ci (Staging Table)
        • DiscoveredInstalledPackages_ci (Staging Table)
        • DiscoveredPackages_ci (Staging Table)
        • DiscoveredService_ci (Staging Table)
        • DiscoveredVirtualMachine_ci (Staging Table)
        • FileEvidenceDetail_ci (Staging Table)
        • FileSystem_ci (Staging Table)
        • HardwareEvidenceDetail_ci (Staging Table)
        • Host_ci (Staging Table)
        • HostContainerProcessorInfo_ci (Staging Table)
        • HostDetail_ci (Staging Table)
        • HostInfo_ci (Staging Table)
        • InstallerEvidenceDetail_ci (Staging Table)
        • LastLoggedOnUserDetail_ci (Staging Table)
        • NetworkInterface_ci (Staging Table)
        • SoftwareInstance_ci (Staging Table)
        • SoftwareInstanceVirtualMachine_ci (Staging Table)
      • Staging to FlexNet Manager Suite
        • Inventory Device (Computer)
        • Installer Evidence
        • File Evidence
        • WMI Evidence
  • App-V Server Adapter
    • Architecture, Components, and Prerequisites
      • Architecture and Operation for App-V 4.6
      • Architecture and Operation for App-V 5 and Later
    • Set Up and Operations
      • Obtaining (and Deploying) the Adapter Components
        • Command Line for PowerShell Script
        • File Format for .raa
      • Configuring the Adapter
      • Import Evidence and Recognize Applications
    • Issues and Limitations
      • Limitations
      • Investigating Issues
      • Known Issues
    • Data mapping
      • App-V Release 4.6 Data Transfers
      • App-V Release 5.0 (and Later) Data Transfers
  • BMC Atrium and Remedy Integration
    • Architecture, Operation, and Prerequisites
      • Architecture and Operations
      • Prerequisites
      • Obtaining the Adapter Components
    • Installing the Adapter
      • Preparing the Databases
      • Creating a View Only SQL User in FlexNet Manager Suite
      • Reserving an Atrium Dataset
      • Importing Atrium Jobs and Transforms
      • Configure Atrium Jobs
      • Install the Business Importer and Link with Remedy
      • Tuning Creation of Configuration Items
      • Scheduling the Adapter
      • Verifying Data Export to BMC Atrium
    • Additional Customization of the Adapter
      • Preparing for Large Datasets
      • Updating Connection Details
      • Updating Email Details
      • Turning Off Email Alerts for Export Errors
      • Changing the Log File
    • Appendices
      • Appendix 1: Export of Computers
      • Appendix 2: Export of Applications/Products
      • Appendix 3: Import of Assets
  • Amazon Connector
    • Prerequisites and Setting Up
    • Thinking about Inventory and Licensing
      • Collecting Inventory from Instances
      • BYOL Licensing Considerations
    • Images for Different Kinds of Instances
      • Configuring an AMI for Short-Lived Instances
      • Configuring an AMI for Longer-Life Instances
    • Appendices: Technical Data
      • Appendix 1: Cmdlets in the Amazon connector
      • Appendix 2: Data Imported by Amazon connector
      • Appendix 3: Enhanced Inventory Gathered by Agent
  • Microsoft Azure Connector
    • Prerequisites and Setting Up
    • Thinking about Inventory and Licensing
      • Collecting Inventory from Instances
      • BYOL Licensing Considerations
    • Configuring an Azure VM Image for Instances
    • Appendices: Technical Data
      • Appendix 1: Cmdlets in Azure PowerShell
      • Appendix 2: Data Imported by Microsoft Azure Connector
      • Appendix 3: Enhanced Inventory Gathered by Agent
  • Data Platform Integration
    • Integration with Data Platform v5
    • Configuring the Data Platform Connector
    • Data Mappings, Gaps, and Impacts
      • Comparison of Sources
      • Imported Installer Evidence
      • Imported Computers (Inventory Devices)
      • Imported VMs and Hosts
      • Imported Installation Records
      • Imported Users
      • Imported Software Usage
  • HP DDMI Adapter
    • Purpose and Architecture of the HP DDMI Adapter
    • Installation and Configuration
      • Download Adapter Tools Archive
      • Creating the Staging Database
      • Configuring the FlexNet Agent for HP DDMI
      • Configuring Upload and Import Connection
  • HPE Universal Discovery Adapter
    • Selecting a Configuration
      • Architecture and Working of the HPE Universal Discovery Adapter
      • The Adapter Executable
    • Installation and Configuration
      • Download Adapter Tools Archive
      • Selecting a Staging Server
      • Creating the Staging Database Tables
      • Configuring HPE Universal Discovery System
      • Installing and Configuring the Staging Tool
    • Operation and Validation
      • HPE-UD Adapter Operation
      • Validating the HPE-UD Adapter
  • Managing Microsoft 365 Licenses
    • Microsoft 365 License Management Considerations
    • Managing Microsoft 365 Licenses through FlexNet Manager Suite
    • Connecting to Microsoft 365
      • Prerequisites and Configuration Considerations
      • Creating Connections to Microsoft 365
        • Using FlexNet Manager Suite’s Multi-Tenant App to Connect to Microsoft 365
        • Registering an App to Connect to Microsoft 365 Using the Azure Portal
        • Configuring Token Lifetimes in Azure Active Directory
      • Creating Connections Using the Microsoft Office 365 (Deprecated) Connector
      • Troubleshooting Imports from Microsoft 365
        • Troubleshooting Microsoft 365 Connector Imports from Microsoft 365
        • Troubleshooting Microsoft Office 365 (Deprecated) Connector Imports from Office 365
    • Migrating to a New Microsoft Connector
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager Adapter
    • Understanding the Oracle Enterprise Manager Adapter
      • How the Adapter Assists in Inventory Gathering
      • Prerequisites for the OEM Adapter
      • Components
      • Download Adapter Tools Archive
    • Installing the Adapter, and More
      • Installing the OEM adapter
        • Grant Permissions to Account
      • Other Setup Activities
        • Inventory-Gathering Accounts on Oracle Servers
        • Save Inventory Account in Password Manager
        • Assign Beacon to Subnet
        • Configure Collection of Oracle Inventory
    • Modifying the Adapter
      • Reconfiguring the OEM Adapter
        • Updating Connection Details
        • Configure Data Staging
        • Managing Email Alerts
        • Configure Logging
  • Flexera SaaS Manager Connector
    • The Flexera SaaS Manager Connector
    • Configuring SaaS Manager Connector
    • Deprecating Other Connectors
    • Imported Data Mapping
  • Salesforce Subscription Management
    • Salesforce License Considerations
    • Viewing Salesforce License Information with FlexNet Manager Suite
    • Connecting to the Salesforce Online Service
      • Managing Connections to Salesforce.com
  • ServiceNow Integration with FlexNet Manager Suite
    • Key Concepts
      • Data Types that Can Be Merged
      • How Data Is Merged
      • Source of Truth
      • Where to View Merged Data
      • ServiceNow Computer and Application Records
    • Architecture, Components, and Prerequisites
      • Architecture
      • Prerequisites
      • Download Adapter Tools Archive
    • Installation and Configuration
      • Setting Up the Integration
        • Installing the Flexera Integration Application from the ServiceNow Store
        • Creating a ServiceNow Integration User
      • Setting Up Data Flows from FlexNet Manager Suite to ServiceNow
        • Configuring ServiceNow for Import
        • Configuring FlexNet Manager Suite for Export
        • Configuring the Utility for Export from FlexNet Manager Suite
      • Setting Up Data Flows from ServiceNow to FlexNet Manager Suite
        • Setting Up a MID Server
        • Configuring ServiceNow for Export
        • Configuring FlexNet Beacon for Import
    • Operational Details
      • Process for Exports from FlexNet Manager Suite to ServiceNow
        • Import Runs Columns
        • Import Transactions Columns
        • Transform Maps for ServiceNow Integration
        • Command-Line Tool for Export to ServiceNow
      • Process for Exports from ServiceNow to Process for Exports from FlexNet Manager Suite to ServiceNow
        • Properties for Export Columns
        • Business Adapter Mappings
    • Appendices
      • Integration Properties
      • Additional ServiceNow Indexes for Performance
      • Removing a Legacy Integration Application
      • Configuring the Software Asset Management Foundation Plugin
      • Deleting Records from ServiceNow
  • ServiceNow Inventory Connector
    • ServiceNow Inventory Connector
      • Prerequisites
      • Purpose and Architecture
    • Setting up ServiceNow for the Inventory Connector
      • Setting up the Integration Application
      • Creating a ServiceNow Integration User
      • Setting Up a MID Server
      • Scheduling Inventory Exports
    • Configuring the Inventory Connector on the Beacon
      • Updating Older Inventory Beacons
      • Setting the Import Schedule
      • Setting Connector Details, and Validation
    • Appendices: Data Flows
      • Imported Installer Evidence (with Discovery only)
      • Imported Computer Property Mapping
      • Imported Installer Evidence (with SAM)
  • Tanium Connector
    • Prerequisites
      • FlexNet Beacon Server Prerequisites
      • Tanium Server Prerequisites
        • Creating a Flexera SQL Edition view within Tanium Asset
    • Configure FlexNet Beacon to Connect with Tanium
    • Validating Imports to the Inventory Beacon
    • Tanium Connector Architecture
    • Investigating Tanium Connection Errors
    • Appendix: Technical Data
  • Using the Technopedia Connector
    • Prerequisites for Imports from Technopedia
    • Configuring the Technopedia Connector
      • Download and Install the Reader Code
      • Schedule Imports from Technopedia
      • Configure the Technopedia Connector
    • Reporting on Applications Linked to Technopedia
    • Imported Data Mapping
  • VMware Horizon Adapter
    • Architecture, Operations and Prerequisites
      • Architecture and Operation
      • Prerequisites
    • Setting up the VMware Horizon Adapter
      • Creating the VMware Horizon Connection
  • XenApp Server Adapter
    • Architecture, Operations and Prerequisites
      • Architecture and Operation
      • Prerequisites
    • Setting Up the XenApp Server Adapter
      • Creating the Staging Database
      • Installing the XenApp Server Agent
      • Create a Scheduled Task
      • Create Connections for Data Upload
    • Command-Line Options
      • XenApp Server Agent Command Line Options
    • Validation, Troubleshooting, and Limitations
      • Validation and Problem Solving
      • Limitations
    • Database Impacts
      • Affected Database Tables
  • The Inventory Adapter Studio
    • What Is Inventory Adapter Studio?
    • Cautions, Prerequisites, and References
    • The Inventory Adapter Studio Interface
      • Toolbar
      • Step Explorer
      • Edit panel
    • Installing Inventory Adapter Studio
    • Understanding Inventory Adapters
      • The Architecture of Compliance Importer
      • Structure of an Inventory Adapter
      • Structure of Templates for Inventory Adapters
    • Creating a New Adapter
    • Editing an Existing Adapter or Template
    • To Create a Source Connection
    • Overview: Process for Developing an Inventory Adapter
      • Adding a New Step to an Inventory Adapter
      • Removing a Step from an Inventory Adapter
      • Reordering Steps in an Inventory Adapter
    • Disconnected Mode
      • Selecting a Step for Connected or Disconnected Modes
      • Why Special Steps Are Required for Disconnected Mode
    • Tips for Editing an Adapter
    • To Save an Adapter
    • Testing an Adapter
      • To Run a Full Import
      • To Diagnose Readers for Your Adapter
      • Diagnosing Writers for Your Adapter
    • Publishing Your Adapter
    • Inventory Adapter Object Model
      • Inventory Object: AccessingDevice
      • Inventory Object: AccessingUser
      • Inventory Object: ActiveDirectoryComputer
      • Inventory Object: ActiveDirectoryDomain
      • Inventory Object: ActiveDirectoryExternalMember
      • Inventory Object: ActiveDirectoryGroup
      • Inventory Object: ActiveDirectoryMember
      • Inventory Object: ActiveDirectoryUser
      • Inventory Object: ActiveSyncDevice
      • Inventory Object: ClientAccessEvidence
      • Inventory Object: ClientAccessEvidenceMapping
      • Inventory Object: ClientAccessedAccessEvidence
      • Inventory Object: ClientAccessedAccessOccurrence
      • Inventory Object: Cluster
      • Inventory Object: ClusterGroup
      • Inventory Object: ClusterGroupMember
      • Inventory Object: ClusterHostAffinityRule
      • Inventory Object: ClusterNode
      • Inventory Object: Computer
      • Inventory Object: ComputerCustomProperty
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedAccessEvidence
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedCluster
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedClusterGroup
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedClusterHostAffinityRule
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedComputer
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedFileEvidence
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedInstallerEvidence
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedOracleDatabaseUser
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedRemoteAccessFile
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedRemoteAccessInstaller
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedVMPool
      • Inventory Object: ConsolidatedWMIEvidence
      • Inventory Object: Domain
      • Inventory Object: EvidenceAttribute
      • Inventory Object: FileEvidence
      • Inventory Object: ILMTPVUCounts
      • Inventory Object: InstalledFileEvidence
      • Inventory Object: InstalledFileEvidenceUsage
      • Inventory Object: InstalledInstallerEvidence
      • Inventory Object: InstalledInstallerEvidenceAttribute
      • Inventory Object: InstalledInstallerEvidenceUsage
      • Inventory Object: InstalledWMIEvidence
      • Inventory Object: InstallerEvidence
      • Inventory Object: InstallerEvidenceRepackageMapping
      • Inventory Object: Instance
      • Inventory Object: InstanceUser
      • Inventory Object: LicenseUser
      • Inventory Object: RelatedInstalledInstallerEvidence
      • Inventory Object: RemoteUserToApplicationAccess
      • Inventory Object: Site
      • Inventory Object: SiteSubnet
      • Inventory Object: SoftwareLicense
      • Inventory Object: SoftwareLicenseAllocation
      • Inventory Object: User
      • Inventory Object: VDI
      • Inventory Object: VDITemplate
      • Inventory Object: VDIUser
      • Inventory Object: VMHostManagedBySoftware
      • Inventory Object: VMPool
      • Inventory Object: VirtualMachine
      • Inventory Object: WMIEvidence
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