Software License Types

Software License Types

Customize license types specific to software based on workstations and users.

Role Required: AssetConfig 

A few of the default license types are as follows

Client access license (CAL)
Client access license maintains a relationship between server software and client software. Client access license type cannot be allocated to any software installations. A user can associate the server machine & client machines with this license. Client access license clients can be mapped to software installations or users.

Individual
As the name implies, this license can be allocated only to a single installation.

Volume
Multiple installations are allowed for this license type and the user can define installations allowed.

Concurrent license
This license type maintains a list of users for a license. A license is purchased for a specific number of users, and users can be mapped to the license. This license can be allocated to a single installation.

Enterprise Perpetual
This software license type does not require renewal. Unlimited software installations can be allocated with this license type.

Enterprise subscription
This license type is similar to the Enterprise Perpetual type. The expiry date will be based on the subscription.

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
Original Equipment Manufacturer software licenses are attached to the hardware. This license type cannot be transferred to another workstation.

Node Locked
The software of this license type is allocated to a single workstation.

Named user license
This license type is similar to the Concurrent license type. Only one user can be associated with these licenses.

Trial
The trial license type is a non-commercial license and is available only for evaluation purposes.

Free License
This software license type is a freeware with unlimited installations and no expiry date.

Create Software License Types   

  1. Go to Setup > Customization > Asset Management > Software License Types.
  2. Click New License Type.
  3. Fill out the following details:
Fields
Explanation
License Type
Enter the license type.
Manufacturer
Select the manufacturer from the drop-down or click and add a new manufacturer.
Track By
Track the license by workstations or users.
  1. Workstations: The license is allocated to the workstation.
  2. User: The license is allocated to the workstation as well as the user.
Installations Allowed
Select an option from the drop-down.
  1. Single: Only one installation is allowed.
  2. Multiple: Multiple installations are allowed.
  3. Unlimited: Unlimited installations are allowed.
  4. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers): The software license is attached to the hardware for which the software is installed. The software cannot be transferred to another workstation, and the license expires after the workstation is moved to the disposed state.
Is Node Locked
This option appears only if Workstation is selected in the Track By field.
  1. Enabling this option automatically changes Installations Allowed to Single.
Users Allowed
  1. This option appears if you select Users in the Track By field.
  2. This field allows you to select the number of users who can access the software: Single, Multiple, or Unlimited.
Is Perpetual
Enable this option if the software is one-time installation and does not require a renewal.
Is Free License
Enable this option if the software is freeware with unlimited installations and no expiry date.
License Option
Enter the license option. Use or to add or remove license options.

Click Save.

List View Operations   

Edit/Delete: Click   or   beside the license type to edit or delete it.
Info
Default license types cannot be edited or deleted. 
Filter: Use the filter drop-down on the top-right of the page to filter the license type based on manufacturer.

Search: Click to perform a search based on the license type name.
Table Settings: Click to customize the list view layout.

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