OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX) Enterprise Edition
OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX) Enterprise Edition is the industry's first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for comprehensive governance and provisioning of open source software in the enterprise. OLEX Enterprise Edition starts with an extensive library of over 130,000 open source software packages — hundreds of which have been certified by OpenLogic for use in the enterprise — along with a knowledgebase of detailed information on open source projects. The OpenLogic library is wrapped with a multi-layered open source governance system, which helps enterprises effectively manage the use of open source software by enforcing policies, automating approval processes, tracking downloads, and auditing open source usage.
A Platform for Open Source Governance
OLEX Enterprise Edition enables enterprises to control open source software usage with multiple layers of governance: open source policies, download tracking, open source approval processes, scanning machines or applications for open source, and a comprehensive open source audit trail. OLEX Enterprise Edition lets companies implement the layers of governance that meet their needs, and customize each layer of governance to match their corporate policies and practices.
Operationalize Open Source Policies
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OLEX Enterprise Edition enables enterprises to control open source software usage by defining and enforcing corporate policies for specific open source licenses and software packages. Once policies have been defined, each open source package in the OLEX library is clearly marked as pre-approved, prohibited, or requires approval so employees can make informed decisions when selecting open source packages for evaluation or use. Downloads can be prevented for prohibited packages or until after a request for open source use is approved. |
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Automatate Open Source Approvals
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Open source packages that require approval before they can be downloaded or used may be requested through the online approval system, which streamlines the request-approval workflow. OLEX Enterprise Edition enables administrators to customize the request form as well as the approval workflow. Multi-stage review processes can incorporate any combination of reviewers — including technical managers, architecture teams, business managers, legal staff, and open source review boards. |
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Companies can also implement automatic approvals or denials when requests for open source usage meet particular criteria. Email notifications ensure that all those involved in the process stay abreast of status updates. All requests and approvals are tracked in OLEX and include a complete comment history to provide a comprehensive audit trail of the decision process.
Track Open Source Downloads
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Because OLEX provides access to software downloads from a centralized library, companies can begin to track open source software usage as soon as packages are downloaded from the OLEX library. This early tracking helps companies better understand which open source software packages are being evaluated and used in the enterprise, enabling managers as well as legal and compliance staff to proactively address potential violations of the internal open source policy. |
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Each package download from OLEX is tracked by date, user, and license. In addition, companies can require employees to enter brief declarations about intended open source usage at the time of download. Employees can also be asked to respond to customizable questions, including how open source packages will be used (such as development, evaluation, or production), the internal project for which they will be used, and any other necessary information.
Manage Updates for Open Source
Open source management doesn't end when open source goes into production. OLEX Enterprise Edition includes "where used" reporting that tracks the internal applications where each open source package is deployed. In addition, OpenLogic's OpenUpdate service delivers email notifications of security patches and new versions in order to help keep open source secure and up to date.
Scan and Audit to Ensure Compliance
In order to ensure employees don't bypass corporate policies by using unapproved open source software obtained from outside of the OLEX library, OLEX Enterprise Edition includes the OSS Discovery scanner that audits internal applications, workstations, and servers for installed open source software.
OSS Discovery is a fast, lightweight open source scanner developed by OpenLogic that can find open source software deployed in the enterprise without requiring access to source code. OSS Discovery can be run independently or easily integrated with other software inventory and software asset management systems.
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After scanning, results can be automatically loaded into OLEX for auditing. OLEX Enterprise Edition compares scan information for each internal application against the open source that has been approved, then flags any unapproved open source packages. Companies can scan internal applications at multiple points in the application lifecycle — from early development stages through test, staging, and release to production — to ensure actual open source usage matches policies and approvals. When unexpected open source is found, OLEX provides push-button access to initiate a remediation process to get needed approvals and bring the application into compliance. |
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Improve Visibility of Open Souce Usage
OLEX Enterprise Edition includes a variety of reports that create transparency around open source software usage in the enterprise. These reports enable companies to monitor trends in open source usage across the enterprise, including:
Downloads by package, user, or license
Popularity of packages and licenses in your organization
Declarations by package, user, or internal project
Maven builds using open source
Request and approval stats
User activities
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