Assigning software licenses to a custodian is another common practice in software license management. A custodian is a designated individual who is responsible for managing and tracking the use of software licenses within an organization.

The following are the typical steps involved in assigning software licenses to a custodian:

1. License tracking: The organization tracks the software licenses it has acquired and maintains a record of the license key, number of licenses, license type, and expiration dates.
2. Custodian identification: The organization designates a custodian who is responsible for managing and tracking the use of software licenses within the organization.
3. License assignment: The organization assigns the software license to the designated custodian and records the assignment in its license tracking system.
4. License deployment: The custodian deploys the software license to authorized users or devices according to the terms of the licensing agreement.
5. License monitoring: The organization monitors the usage of the software license to ensure compliance with the licensing agreement and to optimize software usage and cost.

Assigning software licenses to a custodian can help to ensure that the organization has a centralized and accountable system for managing its software licenses. The custodian can track and manage the use of software licenses across the organization, ensuring that licenses are being used effectively and efficiently. However, it is important to ensure that the custodian has the necessary skills and expertise to manage software licenses effectively and that the organization has appropriate policies and procedures in place to guide the custodian’s work.