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ArcGIS

ArcGIS is a powerful geographic information system (GIS) platform developed by Esri for mapping, spatial analysis, and data management. It's used by a wide range of organizations to visualize and analyze geographic data.

Before you begin

To begin monitoring ArcGIS, ensure you have the following components and permissions in place:

  • OpenLM components: OpenLM Cloud Broker, approved in Broker Hub.
  • Platform-specific Requirements: You'll need administrative privileges within your ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS instance to access API keys, tokens, or administrator roles.

Configure data collection

  1. Activate API Access: In your ArcGIS administrator console, generate an API token or key with read-only permissions for user and license data.
  2. Add Credentials: In the OpenLM Cloud Broker dashboard, find the ArcGIS integration and input:LMAddress, Username, Password and ServiceID.

ArcGIS credential configuration in Cloud Broker ArcGIS credential configuration in Cloud Broker

Approve ArcGIS in OpenLM Platform

  1. Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
  2. From the menu, go to License ServersPending Server.
  3. Select the ArcGIS data source, then select Approve and Merge.

Verify the integration

  1. In OpenLM Platform, go to Allocation.
  2. Confirm ArcGIS usage data appears.
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It can take up to 3 minutes for data to appear after approval.

Viewing reports

  • User activity trends — see which users are most active in the platform; reallocate seats accordingly.
  • Expired or unused licenses — identify inactive users and reclaim their seats.

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