Software Metering- Rules

The Rules tab defines which software EndpointOps meters and on which machines. Each rule names an executable to watch; usage then shows up on the Summary tab.

How to get here

1. Open Inventory → Software Metering (see Summary).
2. Click the Rules tab.

URL path: /inventory/software-metering/rules

The Rules tab

Column	What it shows
Name	The rule name (links to the rule).
File Name	The executable the rule watches.
Product Name	The product the file belongs to.
Comments	Free-text notes.
Status	An on/off toggle- switch metering for this rule (editable inline).
Actions	Edit and Delete (need the matching permissions).

Use Create (needs Create Inventory) to add a rule, Search to filter.

How do I create a metering rule?

1. Click Create. The rule form opens.

   

2. Fill in the fields (red asterisk = required):

   Field	Required	Notes
   Name	Yes	The rule's name.
   Status	-	On/off; defaults to on.
   Scope	-	Which endpoints the rule applies to.
   Software	Yes	The software to meter (filtered by the scope).
   File Name	Yes	The executable file to watch.
   Original File Name	-	The file's original name, if different.
   Product Name	-	The product the file belongs to.
   File Version	-	A specific file version to match.
   Is Licensed	-	Mark the software as licensed.
   Comments	-	Notes.

3. Save. Usage starts appearing on the Summary tab as endpoints report.

Tips & troubleshooting

• A rule shows no usage. Check the File Name matches the real executable, the Scope includes the machines, and Status is on.

Related

• Summary- the usage results these rules produce.