Connected On-prem server [Full Launch Finalization]

This epic collects actions on completing and hardening Connected On-Prem server key functionalities. After this epic is completed Connected On-Prem server is feature complete and ready for production.

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RnD Work:

Rest API for Downloading Statistics

• As a Customer Organisation License Manager, I want the on-prem license server to provide a REST API for downloading usage statistics, so I can monitor and analyze license consumption efficiently.
• Acceptance Criteria:
  • REST API is available for authorized users.
  • Endpoint provides data in a structured format (e.g., JSON).
  • Data includes details like active licenses, usage times, products used.

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Error Reporting from On-Prem to Cloud

• As a Qt Company IT Operator, I want the license server to report critical errors to the cloud in real-time, so I can be notified and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Acceptance Criteria:
  • Error logs are automatically sent to a secure cloud endpoint.
  • The report includes error details, timestamps, and relevant system data.
  • An option exists to disable or customize the frequency of error reporting for privacy or compliance reasons.

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End-to-End Testing Suite for Product Readiness

• As a QA engineer, I need to develop an end-to-end automated testing suite for the on-prem server, so that we can ensure all new features function as expected and are reliable for release.
• Acceptance Criteria:
  • Tests cover REST API functionality, server parameter changes, error reporting, and server-client connectivity.
  • Tests include edge cases and stress testing scenarios.
  • A test report is generated after each run with detailed results.

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Server optimization

• Especially for Squish license processing, the server needs to be able to handle high request load and high number of concurrent reservation/extend request.
• Acceptance Criteria:
  • Reservation process, database usage and architecture refactored to meet performance requirements for squish

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Server Node locking

• As a Customer Organisation License Manager I want to have full self service for offline entitlement.json management so that node locking can be done in Qt Customer Portal by the authorized users.
• Acceptance Criteria:
  • UI in QCP which allows submitting hardware finger print information
  • Entitlement.json can be regenerated once per 6 months by default

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PM Work:

Security and Compliance Verification

• As a product manager, I want to verify that the on-prem server enhancements meet security and compliance standards, so that our customers can deploy it without legal or data protection concerns.
• Acceptance Criteria:
  • Security audit is completed, and results are documented.
  • Compliance checks for relevant standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC) are performed.
  • Any vulnerabilities or compliance issues analysed and put to roadmap.

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Development of Sales Material

• As a Sales person, I want to have comprehensive sales materials for the Qt License Server, so that the sales team can effectively promote and explain the benefits of the solution to potential customers.
• Acceptance Criteria:
  • Sales material includes a product brochure, feature highlight sheets, and a slide deck for presentations.
  • Visuals, such as infographics are created to illustrate the new functionalities.
  • Materials are reviewed by the sales team.