PO module - buying software... Version group? Licenses?
I started using the PO module about a month ago. It's had its ups and downs, but for the most part I really enjoy the ability to add assets in a logical overall manner. I don't understand the purchasing of software, however.
If I am buying my first copy of AutoCAD LT 2009 from vendor "Test", I'll have to "Add New" to get that product in the system. I then have to choose a major version my list of currently managed software. I don't understand what I'm supposed to do here. I went ahead and selected AutoCAD LT 2008 since it was there and figured I could remedy it later if needbe.
Now, when the software comes in, I receive it and it has me put in the license key. How does entering in the key here interface with the software later when I actually scan it?
When I'm in the software portion of SDP and select AutoCAD LT 2008, I can see "AutoCAD LT 2009 - PO #xxxx" along with the key. Well, I understand why this ended up under AutoCAD LT 2008 because of the version category I selected.
Meanwhile, the computer that I installed the software on has been scanned and I changed it's software type to managed and manually entered in the key.
How do I bridge the gaps between these. What am I missing in the process of buying a new piece of software that you haven't previously already scanned?
If I am buying my first copy of AutoCAD LT 2009 from vendor "Test", I'll have to "Add New" to get that product in the system. I then have to choose a major version my list of currently managed software. I don't understand what I'm supposed to do here. I went ahead and selected AutoCAD LT 2008 since it was there and figured I could remedy it later if needbe.
Now, when the software comes in, I receive it and it has me put in the license key. How does entering in the key here interface with the software later when I actually scan it?
When I'm in the software portion of SDP and select AutoCAD LT 2008, I can see "AutoCAD LT 2009 - PO #xxxx" along with the key. Well, I understand why this ended up under AutoCAD LT 2008 because of the version category I selected.
Meanwhile, the computer that I installed the software on has been scanned and I changed it's software type to managed and manually entered in the key.
How do I bridge the gaps between these. What am I missing in the process of buying a new piece of software that you haven't previously already scanned?