Streamline software asset management with the Licenseware and Lansweeper integration. This page describes how to create an API connection for seamless syncing or manually add Lansweeper data.
The integration of Licenseware with Lansweeper offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines the process of gathering crucial license information. This integration removes the need to use manual methods or costly consultancy services to manage software assets. Instead, you can swiftly access granular data about your software assets, empowering you to make informed licensing decisions quickly and accurately.
This integration also allows you to effortlessly identify unsupported versions and potential security risks, ensuring proactive risk mitigation strategies. The Licenseware and Lansweeper integration supports effective software asset management, paving the way to enhanced compliance, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
The integration for Lansweeper and Licenseware supports the following use cases:
Additionally, the integration can support the following Licenseware apps: Microsoft, RedHat and Oracle.
Create an API Connection
To integrate Licenseware and Lansweeper, we recommend creating an API connection, which allows Lansweeper data to automatically sync with Licenseware.
To create the API connection:
- In your Lansweeper Site, go to Settings > Developer tools > All Applications.
- Select Add new application.
- Select Personal application > Continue.
- Enter a name for the application, such as “Licenseware API.”
- In the Integration dropdown, select Licenseware.
- Select Add application.
- Select your application from the list.
- Under Sites authorization, select Authorize.
- Select when you want your access token to expire
- Select which of your sites you want to grant Licenseware access.
- Copy the Application identity code.
- Navigate to Licenseware and select the target project.
- Select Integrations.
- Select Lansweeper Cloud > Configure.
- Paste your application code into the application identity code field.
- Select Update to establish a connection between Lansweeper and Licenseware.
- Toggle the following options if you want the data to sync:
- Hardware and visualization data
- Installed Microsoft software
- Java installations and device user information
Once the connection is complete, Lansweeper’s data will automatically sync to Licenseware.
Add Lansweeper data manually
Alternatively, you can manually add Lansweeper data to Licenware using custom reports, if you’d prefer not to connect the solutions via API.
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