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Most of the links below are available directly from the KeyConfigure admin interface: right-click in any window or dialog to bring up its context menu including a link to the specific help document appropriate for the context. Search behavior for the Help System is documented here. If there are particular topics or questions that you cannot find answers for in the online help documents, please contact tech support.


The most important objects that KeyServer keeps track of are Programs, Products, Policies, Purchases, and Computers. Each has its own list window available from the Windows menu. Double clicking on a specific record will bring up its details window where data connections and field values can be seen and configured.

Product definitions can be created locally or imported. They are the core object of both Purchase records and management Policies. The Tasks menu includes Wizards for creating or altering records in these core tables:

The Reconcile... task is designed to document and maintain the balance between the Purchase of software entitlements and management Policies.

Additional windows and the corresponding details are used for more specialized tasks:

KeyConfigure can be extended by JavaScript. Custom scripts can be authored by anyone proficient with JavaScript and familiar with the scripting environment documented here.

KeyConfigure includes a powerful set of internal reports. These pages describe the reports, as well as how to configure them:

The KeyReporter provides a web UI for the Sassafras KeyServer Platform, including customizable dashboards, and availability maps for each division. KeyReporter also automates report generation based on schedules and implements web publication of completed reports. Reports can also be exported in standard formats or saved in .ksr format for viewing with KSR Viewer.

The Config Menu lets you configure KeyServer behavior - who can connect and how, data backup and export options, etc. It contains the following items:

Miscellaneous:

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