AWS License Manager
Manage software licenses from vendors such as Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, and IBM across AWS and on-premises environments.
Overview
AWS License Manager makes it easier to manage licenses in AWS and on-premises servers from software vendors such as Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, and IBM. AWS License Manager lets administrators create customized licensing rules that emulate the terms of their licensing agreements, and then enforces these rules when an instance of EC2 gets launched. This helps prevent licensing violations and reduces the risk of non-compliance, misreporting, and additional costs due to licensing overages.
✨ Key Features
- Centralized License Tracking
- Rule-based Entitlement Enforcement
- Automated Discovery of software usage
- Integration with AWS Marketplace
- Hybrid Environment Support
- Dashboard for reporting
🎯 Key Differentiators
- No additional cost
- Natively integrated with the EC2 launch process for enforcement
- Simplified experience for managing licenses on AWS
Unique Value: Provides better control and visibility of your licenses, helping you limit licensing overages and reducing the risk of non-compliance and misreporting.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing Microsoft SQL Server or Windows Server licenses on EC2 Dedicated Hosts.
- Tracking Oracle database licenses used on EC2 instances.
- Distributing and tracking third-party software licenses purchased through AWS Marketplace.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing SaaS user licenses (primarily focused on server-based licenses).
- Software asset management for non-server software.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and cost-effective solution for managing licenses in an AWS environment compared to third-party SAM tools that may have limited AWS integration and additional costs.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: No additional charge for AWS License Manager.
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