Sentinel EMS Entities
Sentinel EMS provides several entities that help build the license and entitlement management functions. Some of these entities are:
Entity | Description |
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Namespaces |
A namespace is used to create a workspace partition in Sentinel EMS. A namespace represents the Batch Code created at the back end when the batch code is introduced. |
License Models | A license model defines a framework for a feature's usability. |
Features | A feature is a distinct functionality of a software application that can be independently licensed. |
Memory | A memory file is a data file that is used for storing strings in a Sentinel key. Usage examples might include migrating existing license data to Sentinel EMS, storing homegrown license data, or usage counters. |
Products | A product is an entity that can be monetized. It is a combination of one or more features. |
Product Suites | A product suite is a combination of products that are meant to be sold together according to a product packaging plan. |
Downloads | A download is associated with products and downloaded over the internet. |
Entitlements | Entitlements are orders produced for products |
Activations | Activation refers to a method of generating a license of a product for a consumer. |
Revocation* | Revocation is the process where a customer can return the licenses that were activated earlier. |
Sentinel Keys | A Sentinel key is a hardware- or software-based license container that is shared with a customer. |
Reports | Reports contain valuable business information generated based on data available in the Sentinel EMS database. |
Vendor Users | A software vendor employee responsible for performing various entitlement-related tasks in Sentinel EMS. |
Roles | Roles are a set of permissions for using different components in Sentinel EMS. You need to associate roles with vendor users, so that they can log on to Sentinel EMS. |
Channel Partners | An organization allowed to resell the software vendor’s products. End users can buy directly from the software vendor or from the channel partners. |
Customers | A current or potential buyer of entitlements. Typically, entitlements are generated for customers. |
Users | Either an end user, or a user in the customer organization that manages entitlements for end users in that organization. A user can receive email notifications about entitlements, activations, and so on. A user often activates entitlements in the Sentinel EMS customer portal. |