The Compliance
page offers comprehensive information about licenses, detailing their usage, status, and
compliance levels. This thorough overview aids in strategic planning and effective
management of licenses, ensuring that future licensing needs are met efficiently and in
accordance with regulatory requirements.
On the RUCKUS One web interface, navigate to Subscriptions and
click the Compliance tab.
The
Compliance page displays the following information:Compliance
Page
Device Networking
Subscriptions - My Account License Expiration:
This panel provides a
comprehensive overview of the number of configured devices, such as
access points (APs) and switches, along with the number of licenses
currently in use. It offers detailed information about all active
licenses and those assigned to specific devices. This includes
calculating the total number of licenses used and those available
for future use.
For instance, in the preceding figure, there are a total of 10
assigned licenses. Out of these, only 2 licenses are currently in
use, which means that 8 licenses are still available. This detailed
breakdown helps in effectively managing and planning for future
licensing needs by providing clear visibility into the current
license usage and availability.
This panel provides a
comprehensive overview of the licenses configured for devices such
as access points (APs) and switches, along with the number of
licenses currently in use. . It displays detailed information about
the active licenses, those currently in use, and the balance
available for future use.
For example, in the
preceding figure, there are a total of 326 active licenses. Out of
these, only 1 license is currently in use, which means that 325
licenses are still available for deployment. Additionally, the panel
offers visibility into the next expiration dates of the licenses.
Specifically, it shows that 200 licenses will expire by April 22nd,
2025.
The View Details option provides access, on a
per-customer basis, to customer status, service expiry, the numbers
of licenses assigned, available, and used, and the numbers of
configured devices (APs, switches, Edge devices, and RWGs). This
detailed information helps in effective license management by
providing a clear picture of current usage, availability, and
upcoming expirations, enabling better planning and allocation of
resources.
Device Networking
Subscriptions - License Distance Calculator: This tool takes a
start date and end date to calculate the quantity of licenses available
during that period (Max Licenses tab), and it also takes a start date
and quantity to determine the end date for the specified quantity of
licenses (Max Period tab).
Device Networking
Active Paid Licenses Chart: The License Distance
Calculator panel also provides an option to view a bar chart
displaying the number of available licenses projected over the next two
years.
(Optional) Click View Details in
the Device Networking
Subscriptions - MSP Customers License Expiration panel.
The Device
Networking Subscriptions sidebar provides a detailed overview
of various aspects related to MSP customers and their licenses. It includes
the MSP customer name, license status, expiry date, number of assigned
licenses, number of active licenses, and the number of licenses configured
for devices such as access points (APs), switches, and RWGs.
You can filter the list by
searching for specific customer names and license statuses. For trial
licenses, the sidebar displays statuses such as TRIAL and MSP ECs in Paid Mode.
For paid licenses, the statuses Active and Inactive are shown.
This comprehensive information helps in managing and tracking licenses
effectively, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of the current
licensing situation for each customer.
(Optional) Calculate the number
of available licenses within a date range. In the Max Licenses tab of the
Device Networking Subscriptions - License Distance Calculator panel,
select the Start
Date and End Date from the
calendar and click Calculate. The system will then display the number of available
licenses that can be assigned for the specified date range. In this example
scenario, the administrator wants to how many licenses are available for use
from November 19, 2024, through April 8, 2025; the answer is displayed as a
quantity, 93.
Note: If you select an end date
for which there are no available licenses, a message will appear prompting
you to choose an earlier date.
Maximum
LicensesThis feature ensures that you can effectively manage and allocate licenses
within the given time-frame, avoiding any potential shortages.
(Optional) Calculate the maximum
period of time available for a specific number of licenses based on the
specified start date. In the Max Period tab of the Device Networking
Subscriptions - License Distance Calculator panel, select the Start Date from
the calendar and enter the number of licenses in # of Licenses,
then click Calculate. The tool determines the end date for the specified
quantity of licenses. In the example scenario, the administrator wants to how
long 10 licenses will be available for use starting on December 1, 2024; the
answer is displayed as an end date, April 22, 2025.
Note: If you enter a value greater than the available quantity, a message will
prompt you to enter a lower quantity in the number of licenses field.
Maximum Period
This feature ensures that you
can plan and manage your license usage over time. By providing a clear end
date for a given number of licenses, it helps prevent over-allocation and
ensures that you have the necessary licenses available when needed. This
detailed information aids in strategic planning and effective resource
management, allowing you to make informed decisions about your licensing
needs.
In the Device Networking
Subscriptions - License Distance Calculator panel, you can click
Click
Here to view future licenses calculated based on current license
assignments and usage. The graphical representation provides a predictive
analysis for the current month through the end of the current year plus two full
calendar years, offering a clear and detailed forecast of license trends.
Note: The bar graph exclusively
represents active paid licenses.
Note: The bar's height shows the
number of available active paid licenses on the last day of each
month.
For instance, in the following
example image, the panel shows that 130 devices are currently configured and
146 licenses are in use. You can also track the number of active licenses on
a monthly basis by clicking on the bar to display a pop-up box detailing the
number of licenses on the first and last day of that month, as well as every
other day for which the license quantity changes.. In the example image, the
maximum number of active licenses was 525 on January 2, 2025; this number
gradually decreases throughout the month due to licenses expiring after that
date. The orange line on the graph represents the licenses used as of today,
providing a real-time snapshot of current license usage. This detailed
visualization helps in understanding license dynamics over time, ensuring
better planning and management of resources.
Active Licenses for
Two YearsGraph Showing the Last
Day of the Month