License usage overview
The License Management tool in dbWatch Control Center allows administrators to view license usage, see a license summary, and enable optional licenses on already installed database instances.
Currently supported for:
All database platforms supported by dbWatch Control Center
Who is it for
Database Administrators (DBAs): Responsible for assigning and adjusting licenses on monitored instances.
IT Managers: Need insight into how licenses are allocated and used across environments.
Organizations with multiple instances: Useful when managing licenses in bulk across many servers.
This feature is ideal for anyone who needs to track license consumption and adjust licensing dynamically without reinstalling or reconfiguring instances.
Accessing License Management
From the main menu:
Go to Server → Server Configuration → Manage Licenses
This opens the License Management window, where you can:
View a license summary
See active licenses in use
Enable optional licenses for existing database instances
Edit Modes
There are two edit modes available:
Single – Change the license for one selected instance
Multiple – Use the Group/Instance tree on the left-hand side to apply license changes to multiple instances at once
Bulk License Management
By using the Group/Instance tree:
Select multiple instances across groups
Apply license changes in one operation
Streamline license management in larger deployments
Example
Related Information
👉 With this feature, you can both review your current license usage and change licenses dynamically, either on a single instance or across multiple instances.