Training Training always provides a great opportunity to become familiar with the core functions of CodeMeter . This training is offered as openenrollment seminars in Karlsruhe or as dedicated in-house training for our clients on site or in Karlsruhe . We also offer trainings in our offices in Paris , Antwerp , Taunton and Hengelo , as well as open trainings in other locations ( for the next dates , see the back page of this KEYnote ). The open seminars bring together interested participants from different businesses , which is not only a cost-efficient option , but also a stimulating opportunity for sharing experiences with other professionals in the field .
In-house training can be offered for an unlimited number of participants , on request on your own premises . For three or more participants , these special courses can indeed be less expensive than taking part in open seminars . The in-house courses can also be modeled to your specific needs , with the option of adding a hands-on session with your software or another practical use case . The normal training would take place over three days :
Day 1 : Core features of CodeMeter Day 2 : Integrating software protections in a . NET application Day 3 : Integrating license creation into your processes
In-house courses can replace the . NET training with Java or another native application ; individual units of the three-day training can also be shortened or removed entirely if the seminar is reduced to a two-day condensed course .
Security Study “ How effective are my software protections ?” If you need to ask yourself this question , a security study can be the perfect answer . For the study , we would approach your software with the mindset of a hacker and analyze its weaknesses for possible improvements . The study can be conducted either as a black box or a white box procedure .
In a black box approach , we would start the simulated attack with the same know-how that any hacker would have : We know the application and we have a license for it . For the white box approach , we would team up with you to learn more details about your copy protections and how they are integrated into your software . The black box process might be more realistic , but a white box analysis is the more effective and direct way of finding possible gaps and chinks in your armor .
Customized WebDepot Most recent professional services projects have involved at least one web portal in their scope . This was usually WebDepot , the standard portal of CodeMeter License Central for use by your customers . Typically , our professional services team can add the following customizations :
1 . Integration of your corporate design 2 . Addition of user management capabilities 3 . Integration with existing user portals 4 . Adjustment of the functionality
Our professional services team has access to a wealth of ready-for-use modules to make the customization process lean and cost-efficient . A great part of the functions of WebDepot can be adjusted by changing the built-in configurations . Beyond that , certain functions can be removed , e . g . for limiting WebDepot to offline use , or new functions can be added , such as customer registration data that is transmitted , extracted , and stored alongside the license query itself .
Internal Portals and Tools CodeMeter License Central is a powerful tool . For routine tasks , it can help to establish a special portal or dedicated tool , reducing the functionality to the specific purpose and allowing your staff to work with the terms and terminology they are accustomed to . The architecture of CodeMeter License Central with the integrated web services makes sure that the internal portal and tools will work correctly after each update of CodeMeter License Central .
A typical use case would be the ability to authorize another license activation when a user has taken a computer out of service without deactivating the license first . Many factors would have to be considered in such a case . CodeMeter License Central knows the history of the license , e . g . how often it has been “ lost ” before . Your CRM system knows the user and any relevant exceptional conditions . The portal could combine both pieces of information , and the appropriate response would be available at the click of a button . Our professional services team offers several options for the implementation :
■■ Implementation of a portal
■■ Implementation of a tool
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Implementation of a library ( e . g . DLL ) for integration in an existing portal or tool
SAP Integration Whenever the name SAP is mentioned , people automatically think of large-scale , slow-moving projects . But with the support of our professional services team and certified external SAP partner , Informatics , the integration of CodeMeter License Central will take days , not weeks or months , without any effort on your part .
We generally distinguish between two types of SAP integration . The simple approach includes the sending of queries from SAP to CodeMeter License Central and returning of the relevant ticket to SAP . This is usually stored on specific equipment or a specific technical location . In the expanded variant , the data sent back by CodeMeter License Central to SAP can include a simple activation or deactivation as well as more complex registration data from a customized WebDepot .
More Integration In addition to SAP , we can integrate CRM systems like Salesforce or e-commerce solutions like asknet , Avangate , Cleverbridge , Digital River , Element 5 , or Magento with CodeMeter License Central . Integration with other ERP systems like Navision or Axapta is also part of the support offered by our professional services team .
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