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AWS License Manager Test

This test measures candidates' ability to manage AWS software licenses, focusing on compliance, cost-saving, and cross-system integration.

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6 skills measured

License Config ManagementLicense Tracking & ReportingOn-Premises System IntegrationAutomating License Management ProcessesImplementing Compliance PoliciesCost Optimization & Resource Allocation
Test TypeRole Expertise
Duration10 Mins
LevelIntermediate
Questions12

About the AWS License Manager Test

The AWS License Manager exam thoroughly assesses candidates' skills in handling software licenses via AWS License Manager. It plays a key role for companies aiming to refine licensing strategies, maintain vendor compliance, and smoothly connect AWS with on-premises systems. As cloud adoption grows, mastery of license management becomes critical across sectors like IT, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.

The exam covers essential areas including License Configuration Management, where candidates prove their ability to establish and control license settings in AWS License Manager. This involves defining rules, linking licenses to resources, and tracking usage to avoid both surplus and shortage.

License Tracking and Reporting is also evaluated, requiring candidates to monitor license usage across cloud and local environments, produce detailed reports, and spot license violations to enhance transparency and cost-effectiveness.

Knowledge of Integration with On-Premises Systems is tested, focusing on managing licenses in hybrid setups, syncing across different systems, and leveraging tools like AWS Systems Manager for cohesive license policies and monitoring.

The test further examines Automating License Management Workflows, where candidates demonstrate using AWS services like Systems Manager and Lambda to streamline license allocation, recovery, and compliance, minimizing manual tasks and boosting accuracy.

Enforcing Compliance Policies is a vital section that evaluates setting usage limits, alerting on breaches, and automating correction processes to prevent unauthorized license use and ensure agreement adherence.

Finally, Cost Optimization and Resource Allocation skills are measured, with candidates expected to identify unused licenses, reassign resources efficiently, and analyze costs to reduce expenses and maintain budget alignment.

In summary, this assessment enables hiring managers to identify candidates skilled in effective software license management, guaranteeing adherence, cost savings, and smooth multi-platform operations.

Relevant for

  • DevOps Engineer
  • Information Technology Operations Manager
  • Information Technology Compliance Manager
  • Software Asset Manager
  • Cloud Specialist

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