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# Software Asset Management Guided Experiences

# Software Asset Management Guided Experiences {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read

The Software Asset Management Guided Experiences application provides step-by-step guidance for completing tasks in your daily software management activities.

## Playbook overview {#playbook-entitlementsetup-workspace__section_dx1_4h5_jpb}

A playbook takes a workflow and breaks it into multiple lanes. Each lane includes:

* A list of tasks that you must perform.
* Status indicators that display the current state of each task.
* Check boxes that indicate where you are in the workflow.
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As you mark a task complete in a lane, you move to the next task. You can save a task at any time and return to the playbook later and time. After you complete all the tasks in a lane, you can move to the next lane. As you keep
completing tasks and lanes, the status keeps getting reflected in the left-hand panel. An activity log on the playbook shows all the data that you've entered for each task. After you complete all the tasks, you're asked to
review the details you entered in all the lanes. You can choose to edit any field or select Finish to complete the process of creating the entitlement.  
A playbook is divided into three parts:

* lanes on the left-hand side.
* work area in the center.
* activity log on the right-hand side.
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Figure 1. Playbook layout

## Using playbook to set up entitlements {#playbook-entitlementsetup-workspace__section_swt_35s_jpb}

You can use the guided walk-through playbook for setting up entitlements. The guided
walk-through playbook takes you step by step through each stage of the entitlement creation
process, from initiation to completion.

To access the Software Asset Management playbook, you need to install it from the ServiceNow Store and then access the playbook from the landing page on the Software Asset Workspace.

## Using Guided Setup to implement Microsoft SQL Server {#playbook-entitlementsetup-workspace__section_o43_qgq_2xb}

Microsoft SQL Server License Management Guided Setup provides a sequence of tasks that help you configure Microsoft SQL Server on your ServiceNow instance. To open Microsoft SQL Server License Management guided setup, navigate to Software Asset WorkspaceSuccess portalProduct Setups. For more information, see [Software asset overview](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cgRlGgElrRK0RPpvPM6HnQ "Enhance your software asset management experience by using the modernized and user-friendly software asset overview view. The software asset overview is a simplified and intuitive environment that helps you use the application more effectively by reducing complexity.").
For more information about using the Guided Setup interface, see [Using guided setup](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=guided-setup&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-user-interface&ft:locale=en-US).

## Using Guided Setup to implement Microsoft Windows Server {#playbook-entitlementsetup-workspace__section_hp5_qhz_dzb}

Microsoft Windows Server Guided Setup provides a sequence of tasks that help you to configure Microsoft Windows Server on your ServiceNow instance. To access Microsoft Windows Server Guided Setup, navigate to Software Asset WorkspaceSuccess portalProduct Setups.
For more information about using the Guided Setup interface, see [Using guided setup](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=guided-setup&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-user-interface&ft:locale=en-US).
* **[Install Software Asset Management Guided Experiences](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SElaI~n1wbMUtkK13DgMlA)**   
  Install the Software Asset Management Guided Experiences (com.sn_sam_playbook) application for step-by-step guidance for completing tasks in your daily software management activities. The application includes demo data and installs related ServiceNow® Store applications and plugins if they aren't already installed.
* **[Create entitlements using the guided walk-through](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Tiy_LA~jOKwaLS2ioqEHRA)**   
  Use the guided walk-through playbook for a step-by-step process of creating entitlements.

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