Guidelines for Evaluating SAM Solutions
Keep these questions in mind when looking at software asset management (SAM) products.
Todd Erickson
March 26, 2008
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When researching SAM solutions, keep these questions in mind:
Does the product have all the required SAM tools—discovery, usage metering, license repository—and a method of comparing asset deployment and usage with license requirements?
How automated are the SAM’s features?
How easy is it to deploy and use? Does it have a management console?
How stable is the vendor? Will it be around for support and upgrades?
Is there a clear path for incorporation into a CMDB?
Can it integrate into a management suite, with remote controls, patch management, and other systems management functions?
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