Reconcile Software

Software Reconcile enables you to merge records of software applications from the same manufacturer. When a software application has two records (e.g. Microsoft Word and MS Word) you can merge them into a single record.

To reconcile software,

1. Go to Software > Scanned Software.
   
2. From the Scanned Software list view, select the two software that you wish to merge into one.
   

1. Click Actions > Reconcile Software.
   
2. Choose the parent software from the pop-up and click Reconcile.
   

1. A Reconciliation Successful message will be displayed.

Only two software can be reconciled at a time. 

You cannot reconcile software suite.   

You cannot reconcile component software of two different suites. 

 

After Reconciliation   

1. The purchase order and license of the child software will be transferred to the parent software and renamed accordingly.
   
2. All attachments and hotfixes from the child software will be moved to the parent software, with the parent hotfix being retained if both have the same hotfix.
   
3. Agreements, software metering information, upgraded licenses, downgraded licenses, CAL licenses, software audit details, software meter, and software meter history will all be transferred to the parent software.
   
4. The CI associated with the child software will also be moved to the parent and renamed accordingly.
   
5. If the child software is part of a suite software, the parent software will be added as a component to the suite.
   
6. If both the child and parent software are components of the same suite, the child software will be removed from the suite.
   
7. After reconciliation, if the child software is scanned on any machine, it will automatically be recognized as the parent software.
   

• Related Articles

• Reconcile CIs

  Merge duplicated CIs. The CI that was created last will be retained. Use Case: Say a CI was created as follows, An CI is created manually by a user with a unique name. Or, An CI is created by AssetExplorer via purchase order - When an asset item is ...

• Software Type

  Software Type classifies software applications that are owned and managed within AssetExplorer. The default software types available are as follows: Software Type Explanation Freeware Software provided without charge Shareware Free software ...

• Software Category

  Software categories help in classifying applications based on their intended use. Role Required: SDAdmin Add a Software Category To add a new software category, Go to Admin > Software > Software Category. Click New Software Category. Provide a name ...

• Introduction - Software

  AssetExplorer helps monitor all software in the organization, reducing costs, eliminating security threats, and optimizing software usage. Role Required: SDAdmin, Technicians with View Assets permission. In AssetExplorer, you can manage all software ...

• Software Metering

  Software Metering feature is available only for Endpoint Central licensed customers. Software Metering enables you to establish a rule and classify software based on its usage from Endpoint Central's scan data. The software can be categorized as ...