Duplicate inventory records are created for a machine when the hostname of the machine is changed frequently

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This article explains how FlexNet Manger Suite can handle the scenario that host names of managed devices change frequently.

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Some managed devices may be in an environment where their hostnames are changed frequently by the network configuration. In such case, duplicate inventory records with different hostnames are created and will affect the license consumption.

FlexNet Manager Suite (FNMS) depends on the hostname being stable, as it is the value that is used as the primary identifier for computers. So, FNMS is going to struggle with the scenario.

If the inventory source is FlexNet Inventory Agent, you can "fix" the computer name that is used in FNMS even in the situation the actual computer name is changed. You can use "MachineID" in the Windows registry for the purpose. By default, the value is $(MachineName) which means the value is taken from the actual machine name. But, you can also set a fixed value, for example, the serial number, in that case, it never changes theoretically. The "MachineID" is only used to define the computer name used in FNMS. Please take a look at the "Gathering FlexNet Inventory" user guide as it explains the "MachineID" option in more detail.

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