how the software usage table is populated with data?

[ankitha]

Hi All,

Can anyone please tell me how the software usage table is populated with data?.

I tried to look into this but not getting appropriate information. So if anyone knows about this kindly share information.

Thanks,

Ankitha

[tanumoy]

I am not sure what are you looking for. If you want the list view of the table then you can time <table name>.LIST or <table name>.list (example: - sys_properties.LIST) in the left side Navigation Panel filter.

[Community Alums]

I know this post is old, but I wanted to answer in case you are still looking. I hope you found your answer before now, but just in case, it would be good to have an answer here. The Software Usage [cmdb_sam_sw_usage] table is mainly used to capture details for software where the licensing is not based on software installations. Examples of this are web-based tools (like web meeting software and SaaS solutions) or access based items.

This information is typically available from some management console or would need to be captured in some way that would allow you to populate the Software Usage table. You would then need to select a License type on the Software Counter that counts based on the Software Usage table rather than the Software Installation table.

This is a quick overview, but I hope it provides enough additional details for anyone who comes across this question.

Ben