This Unmapped Guest Software Usage (Virtualization) report provides a comprehensive listing of software usage on virtual devices that are not currently associated with a physical host. For each software instance, the report presents detailed information on relevant attributes, such as software name, version, and configuration. By highlighting virtual devices without a mapped physical host, this report enables organizations to identify gaps in their virtualization management, ensure proper tracking of software assets, and maintain accurate records for compliance and optimization purposes.
Usage
This identifies and analyze guest software usage on unmapped virtual devices, supporting license compliance, usage tracking, and reconciliation efforts in software asset management.
Example
A user reviews the Unmapped Guest Software Usage (Virtualization) report to identify virtual machines that have software installed but are not linked to any physical host. They find several unmapped devices and update the host associations to ensure accurate tracking. This helps maintain compliance, improve virtualization visibility, and optimize software license management.
Steps:
To view the Virtualization - Unmapped Guest Software Usage report, perform the following steps:
Navigate to Reports > Asset Management > Select and Search the report name.
The Dashboards page is displayed.
Figure: Dashboards
Click Virtualization - Unmapped Guest Software Usage.
The Virtualization - Unmapped Guest Software Usage report is displayed.
Figure: Virtualization - Unmapped Guest Software Usage
The following table outlines key fields in the report along with concise descriptions of their purpose and usage.
Field
Description
Device Name
The name or identifier of the virtual device where software is used.
Country of Usage
The country where the device is located or the software is used.
Environment
The operational context, such as desktop, server, 365 component, or virtual environment.
Device Type
The classification of the device (e.g., virtual machine, server).
Instance
The specific occurrence or installation of the software on the device.
Manufacturer Name
The company or vendor that provides the software.
Product name
The name of the software application.
Version
The release or edition of the software product.
License Metric Name
The metric used for licensing (e.g., per user, per device).
Quantity
The number of software licenses or usage instances recorded.
Is Phantom
Indicates whether the software usage instance is potentially non-genuine or unverified.
Filters
Use filter icon 
to refine the report results based on selected criteria and display only relevant records.
Figure: Filters
Enter the details as described in the following table and click Apply filters to view the report or Clear all to reset the filters.
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Device Type | Select the type of device (e.g., Virtual Machine, Server, Desktop) you want to analyze. |
Business Unit | Choose the organizational business unit associated with the device or software usage. |
Device Name | Enter or select the specific device or virtual machine name you want to filter. |
Country of Usage | Select the country where the device or software is being used (choose from the available option). |
Environment | Choose the environment where the device is deployed, such as Production or Non-Production (select from the available options). |
Manufacturer | Select the software vendor name (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle) from the available list. |
Product | Enter or choose the software product installed on the device from the available options. |
License Metric | Select the licensing measurement type (e.g., per device, per user) from the available option. |
Quantity | Enter or select the quantity value to filter records based on installation or usage count. |
Is Phantom | Choose whether to include or exclude phantom (inactive or duplicate) devices in the report. |