When researching SAM solutions,
keep these questions in mind:
- Does the product have all the required
SAM tools—discovery, usage metering,
license repository—and a method
of comparing asset deployment and
usage with license requirements?
- How automated are the SAM’s features?
- How easy is it to deploy and use?
Does it have a management console?
- How stable is the vendor? Will it be
around for support and upgrades?
- Is there a clear path for incorporation
into a CMDB?
- Can it integrate into a management
suite, with remote controls, patch
management, and other systems
management functions?