AWS License Manager
Software license management
Tracks and enforces software license usage rules (Microsoft, Oracle, SAP…) on AWS and on-premises, preventing use beyond the number of licenses purchased.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?No
- Serverless
- In examsSOA
Think of it asLike a key log: you know who holds how many keys, and when they run out, no more are handed out.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Bringing existing licenses to AWS (BYOL) or needing license compliance control.
✗ Avoid it when
Software with hourly license-included pricing on AWS → license-included AMIs / Marketplace.
Common uses
- Limit the number of SQL Server cores used
- Track licenses on Dedicated Hosts
- Compliance reports before an audit
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: No separate charge for core features; associated resources are billed normally.
