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Workflow Manager / AdminStudio Enterprise Server Help Library

Workflow Manager helps enterprises efficiently manage the application readiness and software license optimization processes to streamline the procurement, preparation, deployment, and ongoing management of applications. Workflow Manager maximizes productivity of the IT team by automating change management, asset management, and other ITIL processes as part of the enterprise application lifecycle.

AdminStudio Enterprise Server consists of the Security Console and Report Center web tools, which are also included with Workflow Manager. You use the security console (user account and role management) to define the roles and privileges that users and groups will have on a given AdminStudio Application Catalog or Workflow Manager database. Report Center provides reporting capability for both AdminStudio and Workflow Manager.

The Workflow Manager / AdminStudio Enterprise Server documentation is presented in the following sections:

  • AdminStudio Configuration Wizard — Explains how to use the AdminStudio Configuration Wizard to activate the product; connect to a Microsoft SQL Server database, System Center Configuration Manager, and the Flexera Service Gateway; and perform other configuration tasks.
  • Managing Roles and Permissions — Discusses AdminStudio and Workflow Manager roles, and how to set permissions to restrict or allow access to various application features.
  • Managing Accounts and Directory Services — Describes user accounts and how to create them both manually and by importing from a directory.
  • Using Workflow Manager — Information on using Workflow Manager is presented in the following sections:
    • Getting Started: Provides an overview of Workflow Manager and lists the steps you need to take before you can start using Workflow Manager.
    • About Workflow Manager: Introduces you to some key Workflow Manager concepts, explains how to customize Workflow Manager for your organization, and explains how to perform a search.
    • Submitting and Monitoring Workflow Requests: Includes procedures that are related to submitting, monitoring, and reporting on workflow requests.
    • Completing Workflow Requests: Includes procedures that are related to performing and completing workflow request tasks.
    • Performing Administrative Tasks: Discusses administrative procedures related to creating and managing workflow templates and projects, and managing email notifications, external data sources, and external web services.
  • Generating and Viewing AdminStudio Reports — Explains how to use the Report Center to generate reports on packages stored in the Application Catalog, and on Workflow Manager projects and workflow requests. You can generate standard reports or customized reports using SQL queries or stored procedures.
  • Workflow Manager Reference — Includes information on the Workflow Manager interface, organized by page and dialog box. Additional reference information on the Workflow Manager configuration file, extending Workflow Manager, and using custom plug-ins with Workflow Manager is also provided.