Assigning a query to a software license

If the licensed software is of type query, the Query tab will be displayed instead of the Applications tab. This tab defines the query whose result will populate the licensed software object, that is, the result of the query represents the population on which the software is installed. Contrary to other CM objects, a licensed software can only be populated by one query at a time and this query will always be viewed as activated, no matter is actual activation status under the Queries node.

To assign a query to an licensed software, proceed as follows:

1. Select Edit > Add Query.
   The Assign a Query dialog box appears.
2. Select the query to be assigned to the licensed software from one of the list boxes.
3. Click OK to add the query and close the window.
   If the licensed software is already assigned to a device or group a Confirmation window appears in which you may define to directly re-evaluate the licensed software for its assigned objects. If you choose not to, the evaluation will take place when the scheduled time arrives, until then the status of the licensed software will be Not Evaluated.