From the ISV to the User
Licenses can make their way from ISVs to
users via multiple alternative routes. With
the flexibility and power of License Central,
it’s easy to come up with the solutions that
are perfect for you. But that complexity can
be overwhelming, so it’s important to select
licensing options that are best for you and
your users.
The best practice seems to be for ISVs to find
the best routes for their specific target groups.
The most common route goes online, and is
offered as the standard choice for users. One
or more fall-back options should be offered
for problem cases, usually including at least
one offline route.
The multible delivery options for perfect
license transfere are displayed in the orange
box below.
The choice of the best route depends on many
factors. When determining these factors, some
good questions to ask are: Are you working
mostly with new customers or mostly with an
established customer base? Are your customers
Cloud
CodeMeter
License Central
Database
SOAP (XML), JSON, HTTP Post
User
Ticket + license Request File
License Update File
Receipt
Online activation
regular internet users or do they prefer offline
options? Are the licenses managed by an
administrator? How technologically skilled
are your customers?
Wibu-Systems’ licensing experts are always
available to contribute their know-how and
best practices for choosing the optimal route.
The User’s Perspective
For users, licensing should be a simple process
that does not interfere with their everyday work.
They expect answers for the following
questions from license management:
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