What is the role of the ArcGIS License Manager?

The role of the ArcGIS License Manager is fundamentally to manage software licenses for Esri products. This includes the allocation and tracking of the licenses necessary for the use of various Esri software applications, ensuring that users have the appropriate licenses for their needs.

The License Manager facilitates license borrowing, which allows users to temporarily utilize a license when they are not connected to the network, and it handles license consumption, tracking how many licenses are in use and by whom. This central management of licenses is critical in organizations using Esri products because it allows administrators to optimize usage, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure compliance with licensing agreements.

In contrast, configuring web services, creating and editing maps, and monitoring system performance are functions related to different aspects of ArcGIS, such as server administration, mapping, and system diagnostics, respectively. These tasks are outside the primary responsibilities of the License Manager, which is dedicated specifically to license administration.