License Manager helps you track and control software licenses (like Windows Server, SQL Server, or Oracle) across AWS and on-premises, enforcing licensing rules to avoid over-use and compliance penalties.
The tell
When a scenario is about tracking or enforcing software license usage (BYOL, dedicated-host licensing, staying within license limits), that’s License Manager. It prevents launching instances that would breach license terms.
Test yourself
A company must track and enforce its Windows Server and SQL Server license usage across AWS to stay compliant with vendor terms. Which service?
- AWS Config
- AWS License Manager
- AWS Trusted Advisor
- AWS Budgets
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Correct answer: B. License Manager tracks and enforces software license usage across AWS and on-premises, preventing over-use. Config (A) tracks resource configuration; Trusted Advisor (C) gives best-practice checks; Budgets (D) tracks cost.
Related topics
Amazon EC2 · AWS Organizations · AWS Config
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