The software lifecycle allows you to determine where the software package is installed on machines within the environment by assigning search parameters and the manufacturer assigned support and extended support end dates.


NOTE: Software lifecycle requires the use of SQL Server 2008 or above.



Enabled

Determines whether software lifecycle settings are enabled for this software package.



Publishers

A list of values to match for the name of the publisher. These can include any characters valid in a T-SQL LIKE statement.


Products

A list of values to match for the name of the product. These can include any characters valid in a T-SQL LIKE statement.


Version

A list of values to match for the version of the product. These can include any characters valid in a T-SQL LIKE statement.


Release Date

The date on which the product was released by the manufacturer (optional).


Support Expiry

The date on which the manufacturer's primary support expires for the product.


Extended Support Expiry

The date on which the manufacturer's extended support expires for the product (optional).