Dictionary - Vendors With Downgrades Permitted

This Dictionary - Vendors with Downgrades Permitted (Dictionary) report provides a comprehensive listing of software vendors that permit product downgrades, accompanied by pertinent details such as applicable terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements. Additionally, the report outlines step-by-step instructions and guidelines for executing the downgrade process for each vendor, ensuring that users have all the necessary information to manage software versions effectively and remain in compliance with licensing agreements

Usage

This provides asset managers with clear and detailed information regarding which software vendors authorize product downgrades. Additionally, the report specifies the number of downgrade steps permitted by each vendor, thereby enabling asset managers to make informed decisions about software version management and ensure compliance with licensing policies.

Example

A user requests installation of an older software version due to application compatibility. The service desk verifies downgrade rights using the Vendors with Downgrades Permitted report, confirms license eligibility, and installs the approved version after compliance validation.

Steps:

To view the Dictionary – Vendors with Downgrades Permitted report, perform the following steps:

1. Navigate to Reports > Asset Management > Select and Search the report name.
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2. Click Dictionary – Vendors with Downgrades Permitted.
   The Dictionary – Vendors with Downgrades Permitted report is displayed.
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3. The table describes the fields available in the Dictionary - Vendors with Downgrades Permitted report.

   Field	Description
   Manufacturer	The official name of the software vendor or manufacturer that allows for product downgrades under their licensing terms and conditions.
   URL	The direct web address (URL) to the vendor’s official website, where additional information and resources regarding downgrade rights can be found.
   Downgrade Steps	The specific number of downgrade steps authorized by the vendor, as outlined in their official documentation or licensing guidelines.

Filters

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Figure: Filters

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