FlexNet Manager Suite 2025 R1.1 Inventory Adapters and Connectors Reference FlexNet Manager Suite 2025 R1.1

• IT Asset Management Inventory Adapters and Connectors Reference (Cloud Edition)FlexNet Manager Suite 2025 R1.1 Inventory Adapters and Connectors Reference (On-Premises Edition)
• Supported Inventory Connections
• Inventory Comparison Matrix
• AWS Adapter
  • 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 AWS adapter
    • Appendix 2: Data Imported by Amazon connector
    • Appendix 3: Enhanced Inventory Gathered by Agent
• 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
• BMC Helix Discovery Adapter
  • 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
      • ADDMNetworkDevices_ci (Staging Table)
      • ADDMPrinters_ci (Staging Table)
      • 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 IT Asset ManagementFlexNet Manager Suite
      • Inventory Device (Computer)
      • Installer Evidence
      • File Evidence
      • WMI Evidence
• Citrix Cloud Adapter
  • Prerequisites
  • Architecture and Operation
  • Creating the Citrix Cloud Connector Connection
• Citrix 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
• 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
• Flexera SaaS Manager Adapter
  • The Flexera SaaS Manager Connector
  • Configuring SaaS Manager Connector
  • Deprecating Other Connectors
  • Imported Data Mapping
• 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
• 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
• Microsoft 365 Adapter
  • Microsoft 365 License Management Considerations
  • Managing Microsoft 365 Licenses through IT Asset ManagementFlexNet 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
• Microsoft 365 GCC High Adapter
  • Microsoft 365 GCC High License Management Considerations
  • Managing Microsoft 365 GCC High Licenses through IT Asset ManagementFlexNet Manager Suite
  • Connecting to Microsoft 365 GCC High
    • Prerequisites and Configuration Considerations
    • Creating Connections to Microsoft 365 GCC High
      • Registering an App to Connect to Microsoft 365 GCC High Using the Azure Portal
      • Token Lifetimes in Azure Active Directory
    • Troubleshooting Imports from Microsoft 365 GCC High
• Microsoft 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
• Microsoft Azure Adapter
  • Prerequisites and Setting Up
  • Certificate-based Authentication 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
• Microsoft Intune Adapter
  • What data is retrieved
  • Register an Application in Azure Active Directory
  • Creating the Microsoft Intune Connection
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Adapter
  • Prerequisites for the OCI Adapter
  • Thinking about Inventory and Licensing
    • Collecting Inventory from Instances
    • BYOL Licensing Considerations
  • Configuring an Oracle Cloud VM Image for Instances
• 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
• Salesforce Adapter
  • Salesforce License Considerations
  • Viewing Salesforce License Information with IT Asset ManagementFlexNet Manager Suite
  • Connecting to the Salesforce Online Service
    • Managing Connections to Salesforce.com
• ServiceNow Integration with IT Asset ManagementFlexNet 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 IT Asset ManagementFlexNet Manager Suite to ServiceNow
      • Configuring ServiceNow for Import
      • Configuring IT Asset ManagementFlexNet Manager Suite for Export
      • Configuring the Utility for Export from IT Asset ManagementFlexNet Manager Suite
    • Setting Up Data Flows from ServiceNow to IT Asset ManagementFlexNet Manager Suite
      • Setting Up a MID Server
      • Configuring ServiceNow for Export
      • Configuring FlexNet Beacon for Import
  • Operational Details
    • Process for Exports from IT Asset ManagementFlexNet 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 IT Asset ManagementFlexNet Manager Suite
      • 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 Adapter
  • 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 Adapter
  • Prerequisites
    • FlexNet Beacon Server Prerequisites
    • Tanium Server Prerequisites
      • Creating a Flexera SQL Edition view within Tanium Asset
      • Creating a Flexera Cloud view within Tanium Asset
  • Configure FlexNet Beacon to Connect with Tanium
  • Validating Imports to the Inventory Beacon
  • Tanium Adapter Architecture
  • Investigating Tanium Connection Errors
  • Appendix: Technical Data
• Technopedia Adapter
  • 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 and Operation
  • Prerequisites
  • Creating the VMware Horizon Connection
• Legal Information