FlexNet Operations User Guide

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. This section provides a high-level overview of FlexNet Operations and previews the concepts and information covered in other sections of the online help.

The remainder of the user guide is organized into the following sections.

FlexNet Operations User Guide

Section	Description
Using FlexNet Operations	Discusses the tasks associated with using FlexNet Operations to manage the licensing of software products and devices. • Packaging Products • Entitling Customers and Activating Licenses • Supporting Licenses • Managing Devices • Managing Usage • Managing Accounts and Users • Branding the End-User Portal
Getting Started	This section explains fundamental concepts, and provides exercises to help you get started using the basic features of FlexNet Operations. • Getting Started with FlexNet Embedded Licensing • Getting Started with FlexNet Publisher Trusted Storage-Based Licensing • Getting Started with FlexNet Publisher License File-Based Licensing • Getting Started with Non‑FlexNet Licensing Technologies • Getting Started with Cloud Licensing Service • Getting Started with Entitlement Management • Getting Started with Electronic Software Delivery • Getting Started with Usage Management • Getting Started with FlexNet Customer Growth • Getting Started with Advanced Organization Management
Administrator Reference	This section identifies FlexNet Operations administration processes—such as managing system configuration, license technologies, device and license server setup, and email templates—and describes how to perform those administration tasks. • Configuring FlexNet Operations • Performing Administrative Tasks