--- sourceDocument: Asset Management sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/it-asset-management Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Asset Management ft:clusterId : - itam bundleId : - itam workflow : - Technology --- # Integrating using v2 APIs # Integrating with the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) or BigFix Inventory using v2 APIs {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Integrating with the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) or BigFix Inventory using v2 APIs This integration enables ServiceNow customers to connect IBM servers with the ServiceNow AI Platform using version 2 of the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and BigFix Inventory integration APIs. The connection allows importing usage data to track and optimize IBM software licensing for full capacity and sub-capacity Processor Value Unit (PVU), Resource Value Unit (RVU), and Virtual Processor Core (VPC) licenses. This helps maintain accurate license compliance and optimize software asset management for IBM products. Show full answer Show less ## Prerequisites * Install and run ILMT (version 9.2.24 or later) or BigFix Inventory on a physical host or virtual machine (VM). * Ensure all configuration item (CI) data such as serial numbers, names, and IP addresses are correctly configured in ILMT to enable accurate CMDB record creation in ServiceNow. * Configure IBM ILMT agents to scan hosts and VMs according to IBM usage measurement guidelines. * Enable discovery of both physical and virtual host configurations and their relationships within ILMT or BigFix Inventory. * Classify and bundle IBM components into products within ILMT or BigFix Inventory. * Request and install the IBM License Compliance for Software Asset Management application from the ServiceNow Store for the integration. * Set the Software Asset Management property `snsampibmlic.ilmtapiversion` to use v2 APIs. ## Key Features * Create IBM server connections via HTTP/HTTPS and receive a connection alias for setup. * Use default transform maps in ServiceNow to process imported IBM usage data into relevant tables. * Retrieve peak usage data aggregated over defined periods (up to 90 days) for comprehensive license tracking. * View peak full capacity and sub-capacity usage metrics (PVU, RVU, VPC) at both the software product and device (physical host or VM) level. * Access a detailed list of devices running IBM software products for accurate inventory and compliance management. ## Key Outcomes By integrating with ILMT or BigFix Inventory using v2 APIs, ServiceNow customers can expect to: * Accurately track and optimize IBM software license usage, reducing compliance risks and cost inefficiencies. * Gain visibility into peak processor and resource licensing metrics to make informed asset management decisions. * Maintain up-to-date configuration records in the CMDB that reflect actual IBM software deployments across physical and virtual environments. * Streamline license compliance processes through automated data import and transformation into ServiceNow tables. You can use version 2 of the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and BigFix Inventory integration APIs to create a connection between your IBM servers and the ServiceNow AI Platform. This connection enables you to import usage data into your ServiceNow instance so that you can track and optimize full capacity and sub-capacity processor value unit (PVU) and resource value unit (RVU) licensing as well as sub-capacity virtual processor core (VPC) licensing for your IBM software products. See [REST API resources and HTTP methods](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/license-metric-tool?topic=api-rest-resources-http-methods) for more information on the ILMT and BigFix Inventory integration APIs. The ILMT and BigFix Inventory integration enables you to create connections between one or more IBM servers and the ServiceNow AI Platform using HTTP or HTTPS. When you initiate the integration, you receive an IBM Server connection alias that you can use to set up your IBM server connections. If a connection is successful, the Software Asset Management application retrieves peak usage data within the aggregated period that you defined in ILMT or BigFix Inventory. ## Prerequisites {#integrating-ilmt-bigfix-v2-apis__section_k31_nvy_p5b} To track your IBM full capacity and sub-capacity PVU, RVU, and VPC licenses using this integration, you must complete the following prerequisites: * Install, set up, and run ILMT or BigFix Inventory on a physical host or virtual machine (VM). Important: When you are setting up ILMT, ensure that all required configuration item (CI) data, including serial numbers, names, and IP addresses, is configured correctly so that your ServiceNow instance can accurately create corresponding CI records in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Refer to [KB0691430](https://support.servicenow.com/nav_to.do?uri=/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0691430) for more details. * Install ILMT version 9.2.24 or later. Note: If you are using ILMT version 9.2.23 or earlier, you can import usage data only against your discovered IBM software products and not against the hosts that are running those products. * Configure your IBM ILMT agents to scan your physical hosts or VMs in compliance with IBM usage measurement guidelines. Note: Refer to [Measuring License Use](https://www.ibm.com/about/software-licensing/measurement/measuring_license_use) for more information on IBM usage measurement guidelines. * Enable ILMT or BigFix Inventory to discover the configurations of both physical hosts and VMs as well as the relationships between them. * Classify and bundle IBM components into IBM products through ILMT or BigFix Inventory. * Request and install the IBM License Compliance for Software Asset Management application from the ServiceNow® Store. See [Request the IBM License Compliance for Software Asset Management application for IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and BigFix Inventory integrations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qdYmZMoXD1Pp7_fnNSRadw "If you are using version 2 of the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and BigFix Inventory integration APIs to integrate with ILMT or BigFix Inventory, request the IBM License Compliance for Software Asset Management application from the ServiceNow Store. Use the integration to track and manage your IBM licenses.") for detailed instructions. * Set the Connect to ILMT using (sn_samp_ibm_lic.ilmt_api_version) Software Asset Management property to v2 API's. For more details on this property, see [Software Asset Management properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6ydCjyeBRTYF3NVanLG~Xg "You can set default reconciliation properties such as grouping and reconciliation debugging."). {#integrating-ilmt-bigfix-v2-apis__ul_jz2_yvy_p5b} * **[Request the IBM License Compliance for Software Asset Management application for IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and BigFix Inventory integrations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qdYmZMoXD1Pp7_fnNSRadw)** If you are using version 2 of the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and BigFix Inventory integration APIs to integrate with ILMT or BigFix Inventory, request the IBM License Compliance for Software Asset Management application from the ServiceNow® Store. Use the integration to track and manage your IBM licenses. * **[Transform maps for IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and BigFix Inventory integration v2 APIs](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/epVHyuQvrryWzXkOQLC8eA)** When you import data from the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) or BigFix Inventory using version 2 of the ILMT and BigFix Inventory integration APIs, your ServiceNow instance uses a default transform map to process this data into ServiceNow tables. * **[View the peak usage of your IBM software products](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/b_5jL0NfIAGwG8WZx8VbOw)** If you are integrating with the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) or BigFix Inventory using version 2 of the ILMT and BigFix Inventory integration APIs, view the highest full capacity and sub-capacity Processor Value Unit (PVU), Resource Value Unit (RVU), and Virtual Processor Core (VPC) usage for your IBM software products within an aggregated time period of up to 90 days. * **[View the peak usage of your IBM software products by device](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/07tUrNCvLOKxc_rTXh_wLA)** If you are integrating with the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) or BigFix Inventory using version 2 of the ILMT and BigFix Inventory integration APIs, view the highest full capacity and sub-capacity Processor Value Unit (PVU), Resource Value Unit (RVU), and Virtual Processor Core (VPC) usage for your IBM software products by physical host or virtual machine (VM). * **[View the devices that are running your IBM software products](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6u30Sww4yahfJdWXlDbO8g)** If you are integrating with the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) or BigFix Inventory using version 2 of the ILMT and BigFix Inventory integration APIs, view the complete list of physical hosts and virtual machines (VMs) that are running your IBM software products.