Now faster and more optimized
Introducing the new OpenLM Directory Sync
Our Directory Sync gets more advanced with the release of OpenLM SAM – Annapurna version. Thanks to the integration with User and Group Services, users can now enjoy faster data synchronization.
What’s new in the Directory Sync of SLM Annapurna release?
Core functionalities
Benefits for end-users:
Viewing specific user information via OpenLM Agent to help locate users who are holding a required license
Authenticating to OpenLM’s interface via Windows Authentication. To read more about this option, see the following link: User Interface Windows Authentication.
Connect your users, groups and workstations with OpenLM using Directory Sync to:
01.
See your end users
OpenLM collects usernames from multiple sources and the license usage information it contains. But for efficient license monitoring and management, the username alone is not enough.
02.
Avoid administrative overhead
Administrators can simply add or edit users manually in the OpenLM interface not using any file, component or device. Directory Sync eliminates the human error from the matrix and the time spent on manually adding end users. Just configure the synchronization definitions for the domains OpenLM will sync with.
03.
Enrich usage reporting
Turn on directory synchronization to analyze software license usage data based on organizational structure. OpenLM will help you understand which end users are using which licenses and for how long. Having this information at their disposal helps IT admins make smarter purchase and licensing decisions in the future.
04.
Allocate licenses automatically
Use group structure in license allocation and have it automatically updated based on changes in the directory hierarchical structure. OpenLM’s directory synchronization tool uses the LDAP protocol to read the accounts and their roles in the organization’s directory service. It then allows IT admins to automate resource allocations organization-wide.
05.
Enable communication between users​
Alongside resource access rules, directory services also store the contact information of end users. OpenLM brings visibility of the organization’s software assets both to IT managers and end users. It paves the way toward better communication between employees worldwide.
