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
- Activate API Access: In your ArcGIS administrator console, generate an API token or key with read-only permissions for user and license data.
- 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
Approve ArcGIS in OpenLM Platform
- Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
- From the menu, go to License Servers → Pending Server.
- Select the ArcGIS data source, then select Approve and Merge.
Verify the integration
- In OpenLM Platform, go to Allocation.
- Confirm ArcGIS usage data appears.
note
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.