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AWS License Manager Adds License Asset Groups for SQL Server Tracking

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AWS License Manager now includes license asset groups, a feature enabling automated tracking of Microsoft SQL Server licenses across accounts and regions within an AWS Organization. This new capability simplifies license governance and procurement planning by providing centralized visibility into both Bring-Your-Own-License (BYOL) and License Included (LI) SQL Server deployments. Previously, manual tracking or custom integrations were required, but license asset groups streamline this process natively. The feature leverages managed rulesets for automated discovery and reporting, with prerequisites including the AWS Systems Manager agent and AWS Organizations.

  • →Automated Discovery and Reporting for SQL Server
  • →Introduction to License Asset Groups for SQL Server
  • →Importance of SQL Server License Tracking on AWS
  • →Simplified SQL Server License Tracking with License Asset Groups
  • →Prerequisites for Using License Asset Groups
Features (1) ›
  • Automated Discovery and Reporting for SQL Server

    License Manager provides AWS managed rulesets for SQL Server Standard and Enterprise editions, enabling automated discovery of installations. These rulesets can be customized to track BYOL instances by vCPU, offering a simplified, centralized view of license consumption. Reports can be generated in CSV format for detailed analysis.

Enhancements (1) ›
  • Simplified SQL Server License Tracking with License Asset Groups

    License asset groups eliminate the need for complex workarounds and custom integrations previously required for managing software licenses across AWS Organizations. This built-in functionality within License Manager simplifies the process of discovering and tracking SQL Server installations, differentiating between BYOL and LI instances, and reporting usage by vCPU.

Notes (4) ›
  • Introduction to License Asset Groups for SQL Server

    AWS License Manager has introduced license asset groups to automate the tracking of Microsoft SQL Server licenses across different AWS accounts and regions within an organization. This feature aims to provide comprehensive visibility and centralized governance for commercial software portfolios, specifically focusing on SQL Server deployments.

  • Importance of SQL Server License Tracking on AWS

    Accurate tracking of Microsoft SQL Server licenses is crucial for organizations running Microsoft workloads on AWS, especially when utilizing License Mobility for Bring-Your-Own-License (BYOL) scenarios on shared tenancy EC2 instances or opting for License Included (LI) EC2 instances. Manual tracking can be complex and time-consuming, particularly in multi-account, multi-region environments with mixed licensing models.

  • Prerequisites for Using License Asset Groups

    To utilize license asset groups for SQL Server tracking, users need the AWS Systems Manager (SSM) agent installed on their Amazon EC2 instances. AWS Organizations is required for cross-account resource discovery. Initial setup may also involve configuring necessary permissions through the License Manager getting started guide.

  • Steps to Configure and View SQL Server License Asset Groups

    Users can configure license asset groups through the AWS License Manager console by enabling organization and region discovery. Customized license asset groups can be created using managed rulesets for specific SQL Server editions, selecting 'vCPUs' as the usage dimension. Discovered instances, including BYOL and LI deployments, can then be viewed under the 'License assets' section.

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https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/modernizing-with-aws/automated-license-tracking-for-sql-server-across-aws-accounts-and-regions-using-license-asset-groups/

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