Introduction to FlexNet Operations
FlexNet Operations is a Web-based application that supports the integration of software license delivery into the business operations of software publishers and device manufacturers. It allows vendors to automate the stages of the software license lifecycle, which is illustrated in the following figure:
Software License Lifecycle Stages
The following table describes the stages of the software license lifecycle.
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Stage |
Description |
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Create Products |
Create product definitions that are used to generate licenses. |
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Order/Entitle |
Define an account’s rights to obtain licenses for your products. |
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Deliver⁄Install |
Deliver the application software to the customer and install that software. |
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Activate |
Deliver licenses to the customer. |
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Return/Rehost |
Manage license transfers from one user or system to another. |
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Maintain/Update |
Deliver software updates to the customer. |
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Upsell/Renew |
Renew the customer’s licenses, or sell the customer additional product functionality. |