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Software Asset Management (SAM) - A Comprehensive Guide
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Software Asset Management (SAM) - A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive guide to the world of SAM
Created byAhmed Fouad Aly
Last updated 4/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • Introduction
  • What is SAM
  • What is Compliance
  • Vendor Audits
  • Software ROI
  • Entitlements Vs. Licenses
  • Software License Types
  • SAM Metrics
  • How Software License optimization (SLO) Started
  • How SLO Projects work
  • ISO 19770 (SAM ISO)
  • SAM Processes
  • The DINROS Model
  • Implementing SAM & SAM Tools
  • SAM Facts
  • Risks of poor software asset management
  • Useful findings & conclusions

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 1h 56m total length

  • Introduction8:26

    Learn to manage software licenses as assets, reduce spending, and mitigate audits by aligning entitlements with deployment. Explore ISO 19770 standards and the role of cloud licensing and license optimization.

  • What is SAM ?7:47
  • Compliance - The Delicate Balance That Rules Software Commerce11:24
  • Vendor Audits14:53

    Mitigate vendor audits by centralizing licenses and contracts, deploying inventory solutions, and enforcing standard software packages with user profiles, while preparing ENP statements to defend audit cases.

  • True value the software consumer’s continual quest18:49
  • Entitlements Vs. License3:52

    Define entitlements versus licenses, clarify that licenses specify terms and boundaries, while entitlements grant the right to use with virtually no limitation in scope, illustrated by car examples.

  • Software License Types18:08
  • How SLO Started1:38

    Spearheaded by IT professionals, software license optimization (SLO) emerged about ten years ago to curb overspending on licenses. Aiding organizations worldwide, licensing consultants size software needs and mitigate audit risk.

  • How SLO Works2:39
  • Overview of ISO 197709:51

    Explore the ISO 19770 SAM framework, including parts on processes, software identification, entitlements, tiered compliance, glossary, and mapping to industry practices, highlighting asset management system requirements.

  • SAM Processes at a Glance8:50
  • The DINROS Model6:19
  • Risks of Poor Software Asset Management3:56

Requirements

  • No

Description

Are you an IT Professional who wants to learn about IT Asset Management? Or maybe you already know about IT Asset Management and want to brush up you're existing skills? If so, then this course is perfect for you!

In this course you will learn about:

  • What is SAM

  • Software License Compliance

  • Ins and Outs of Vendor Audits

  • Software license ROI

  • Difference between software entitlements and software licenses

  • Software licenses types

  • SAM Metrics

  • How Software License Optimization (SLO) Started

  • How SLO projects work

  • ISO 19770

  • SAM Processes

  • Gartner's DINROS Model

  • How to implement SAM & SAM Tools

  • Facts & Useful statistics about SAM

  • Risks of poor software asset management

  • Useful findings & conclusions about SAM

Careers in the SAM industry are proving to be more and more common, so the need for solid skills and education is proving to be a basic requirement for all ITAM professionals.


ITIL 4 also places a heavy focus on SAM, so maybe you are ITIL certified, and want to greater expand your knowledge into SAM.


This course focuses more on Software Asset Management (SAM), and with that being said, this course is an excellent insight into the world of SAM.


Study this course today and elevate you're career to the next level!



This course is perfect for you if you use any of the following Software Asset Management tools, and want to understand SAM even more:

  • ServiceNow

  • Cherwell Asset Manager (CAM)

  • IBM Maximo

  • Flexera

  • SysAid

  • Manage Engine

  • Ivanti

  • SNOW

  • Asset Panda

  • FreshService

  • Samanage

  • Device42

  • AssetCloud

  • Snipe IT

  • Jira ServiceDesk

  • Remedy

  • Spiceworks

  • Landesk

  • HP Asset Manager

  • License Dash Board

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for beginner, intermediate and advanced IT professionals that either wish to learn about software asset management, or want to brush up their existing skills and knowledge.


Who this course is for:

  • Beginner IT Professionals
  • Intermediate IT Professionals
  • Advanced IT Professionals
  • Financial Experts

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