Configure SCCM to collect IBM related file evidence for accurate application recognition in FlexNet Manager Suite

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This article outlines the steps to configure Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to collect specific file evidence such as sys, sys2, swtag, cmptag, lax, swidtag, and sig for improved application and component recognition in FlexNet Manager Suite (FNMS). It also includes additional considerations for versions prior to FlexNet Manager Suite 2015 R2 SP3.

To collect file evidence tags (sys, sys2, swtag, cmptag, lax, swidtag, sig) using SCCM software inventory, the following configuration is required in SCCM:

Open the System Center Configuration Manager.
Click on Administration > Client Settings.
In the right pane, right click on the "Default Client Settings" > Properties > "Software Inventory"
Configure the "Inventory these file types" and collect files by adding extensions e.g *.swtag and paths e.g (C:\Program Files).
Click OK. This will save the configuration, and SCCM client will download these configurations for the next scheduled software inventory file scan.

For FlexNet Manager Suite versions prior to 2015 R2 SP3, make the following additional change on the FNMS app server:

Open the XML file located at:
C:\ProgramData\Flexera Software\Compliance\ImportProcedures\Inventory\Reader\SMS\FileEvidence.xml
Locate one of the lines below
Find either of these lines:
IN ('.exe', '.sys', 'sys2') OR IN ('.exe', '.sys', 'sys2', 'wtag', 'ptag')
and replace them with:
IN ('.exe', '.sys', 'sys2', 'wtag', 'ptag', '.sig', '2tag', '.lax', 'dtag')

Additional information:

From FlexNet Manager Suite 2015 R2 SP3 onwards, these file extensions are included in the default SCCM Readers, provided the SCCM inventory captures these file types.
Collecting this file evidence improves edition recognition for IBM applications. However, SCCM does not provide all data required for accurate IBM PVU license compliance.
To comply with IBM sub-capacity license requirements, use either IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) or the FNMS Agent with IBM PVU scanning enabled.

Outcome:
SCCM will collect the specified file evidence, which assists FlexNet Manager Suite in accurately recognizing applications and components across your environment.

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