License Statistics version 6.10 includes the new features, enhancements and fixes detailed below. Most of these improvements were made in response to customer feedback. For more information on how we incorporate customer feedback into our development process, see Customer-driven development.
For information about activating your License Statistics license, see Activating a License Statistics license on Windows or Activating a License Statistics license online.
In addition to learning about the changes in this release, we highly recommend reviewing the License Statistics v6.0 Release Notes, License Statistics v5.15 Release Notes and License Statistics v5.14 Release Notes if you are upgrading from an older version.
Important
License Statistics Agent v6.10 introduces new functionality. Update License Statistics Agent on end-user hosts to v6.10 in order to use Application Events reporting and Remote License Releasing features.
New features
License Statistics v6.10 includes the following new features.
Note that some new features are available only when using the new licensing model (2019).
| Issue # | Description | New licensing model (2019) only |
|---|---|---|
LICSTAT-18487 | Introduced remote session closing feature for License Harvesting. After License Harvesting closes an application on the end-user host, License Statistics can automatically force the session to release on the corresponding license server and return the license to the available pool. This feature applies only to LM-X and FlexNet license managers. License Harvesting is a separately purchased add-on that requires the new licensing model. Contact X-Formation Sales to get a 2-month free trial period to check it out! |  |
| LICSTAT-18458 | Introduced Application Events grid with details about applications monitored using License Harvesting. | |
| LICSTAT-18339 | New Session History chart on User History report. | |
Enhancements
License Statistics v6.10 includes the following enhancements.
| Issue # | Description |
|---|---|
| User interface | |
| LICSTAT-18459 | Ability to view users from cloud monitoring (e.g., Autodesk) that match usernames on end-user hosts was added to the General Information panel of all reports under the Users section (Current Usage, Usage History, Denials and Reservations reports). |
| LICSTAT-18455 | Changed inconsistent translations on License Details page. |
| LICSTAT-18364 | Redesigned User General Information panel to include LDAP details. |
LICSTAT-18200 LICSTAT-18032 LICSTAT-18029 | Replaced charts with D3.js implementation, which improves performance and ease of use, for:
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| LICSTAT-18164 | Improved notifications for expired maintenance. |
| LICSTAT-18144 | Improved charts height on Dashboard. |
| LICSTAT-18141 | Added titles to charts exported as images. |
| API | |
| LICSTAT-18393 | Added new endpoint to get events for applications monitored by License Harvesting. |
| LICSTAT-17792 | Added new endpoint to get users from cloud monitoring that match usernames on end-user hosts. |
| License Statistics Manager | |
| LICSTAT-18587 | License file is now copied to license directory instead of using provided path. |
| LICSTAT-18436 | Added support for Harvesting Agents limit for network licenses. |
| License Statistics Agent | |
| LICSTAT-18357 | Introduced persistent data storage. |
| LICSTAT-18356 | Introduced menu for License Harvester tray. |
| LICSTAT-18354 | New grid with License Harvester events history. |
Application architecture | |
| LICSTAT-18601 | Upgraded LM-X to v4.9.25. |
| LICSTAT-18513 | Upgraded Java JDK to v15.0.1. |
| LICSTAT-18437 | Added support for License Harvesting network license. |
| LICSTAT-18360 | Upgraded ExtJS to v.7.3.1. |
| LICSTAT-18577 | Reintroduced License Activator binary to tools directory for Windows installer. |
| Removed features | |
| LICSTAT-18615 | End of support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. |
Fixes
License Statistics v6.10 includes the following fixes.
| Issue # | Description |
|---|---|
| LICSTAT-18576 | Fixed inability to pin to Dashboard for Usage Calendar chart. |
| LICSTAT-18570 | Fixed an issue with Application to Harvest column on License Statistics Agents grid. |
| LICSTAT-18567 | Fixed an issue with tracking idle time on Remote Desktop sessions by License Harvester. |
| LICSTAT-18486 | Fixed an issue with expiration date failing to update when license expiration was changed from fixed date to permanent. |
| LICSTAT-18467 | Fixed an issue with error message on add/edit license server form for old licensing. |
| LICSTAT-18454 | Fixed an issue with panel alignment on License Details Page. |
| LICSTAT-18446 | Fixed an issue with commented-out password for SSL keystore in the configuration file. |
| LICSTAT-18434 | Fixed an issue with incompatible dump file names to backup/restore database. |
| LICSTAT-18425 | Fixed an issue with NegativeAggregatedUsageException. |
| LICSTAT-18419 | Fixed an issue with initializing state failing to refresh in License Statistics Manager. |
| LICSTAT-18418 | Fixed an issue with invalid state of network license configuration for old licensing in License Statistics Manager. |
| LICSTAT-18417 | Fixed an issue with broken feature utilization history chart. |
| LICSTAT-18307 | Fixed an issue with OpenJDK Platform binary title being visible for License Harvester notifications. |