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Add License Information to a Software Product
You can add, update, or delete the license information associated with a Software Product.
Prerequisites
You have Asset Manager privileges.
Procedure
1
Open a Software Product Details window.
2
Click Licenses on the left of the window, expanding it if required, and then click Transactions.
The Transactions window appears.
3
To enter new licenses for the software, click New on the Purchases tab.
The New Purchase window appears.
4
Enter the number of new licenses in Quantity.
5
Click OK to save the changes and close the window.
The purchase displays in the Purchases List and the On Hand list. On Hand licenses are available to be
allocated to a vApp template.
6
To update a Purchase, click Update at the bottom of the Purchases list.
The Update Purchase window appears.
7
Change the quantity and then click OK to save the changes and close the window.
A Purchase cannot be updated if some of the licenses in that Purchase record are in use.
8
To delete a Purchase, click Delete at the bottom of the Purchases list.
A Purchase cannot be deleted if some of the licenses in that Purchase record are in use.
What to do next
Associate software products to vApp Templates.
Defining Software Products Options
You can define the manufacturers and asset lifecycle status for Software Products.
Define Manufacturers
You can create, edit, or delete a Manufacturer.
Prerequisites
You have Asset Manager privileges.
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