device , or shared by multiple users and devices . The former is called a single user license or personal license , the latter a floating network server or concurrent license . Whichever option you need , CodeMeter can handle both in online and offline scenarios . |
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License Update
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Personal CmCloudContainer
A Personal CmCloudContainer is a container assigned to a single person . Users need to connect the device they are using the licensed software on directly to the Internet . Distributed applications or software suites that have parts running on a local PC and parts on a mobile device are also possible , as the Personal CmCloudContainer can be active on up to three devices at the same time . As the software developer or vendor , you can decide on how many of these active devices your software can be run concurrently by configuring the license quantity setting accordingly .
On CodeMeter License Portal , each Personal CmCloudContainer is assigned to a specific user who can access it and activate licenses from up to three active devices . If the user belongs to a group , e . g . a company , the group ’ s admins can manage the CmCloudContainer and its licenses .
License Central
License Creation and Management
A SAW can be used to automatically restore the link between a device and the CmCloud- Container when the access credentials have been reset . This usually becomes relevant when a user is removed from a group and has to be restricted from continuing to use the licenses .
Options for a Floating Network Server
CodeMeter offers three ways for clients to run a floating network server :
■ A local license server with a CmActLicense
■ A local license server as proxy for a CmCloud- Container
CmActLicense
Secure License Storage
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Client
Client License Usage
■ Direct access to a CmCloudServer
All three options have specific advantages and drawbacks that will help you decide which fits your scenario best . As licenses are all managed in a similar fashion in CodeMeter License Central , the choice does not have to be final : You can decide on a case-by-case basis and change your choice at any time . You can even allow your clients to do so themselves .
Local License Servers In this case , CmActLicenses are activated on a license server and bound to that server . This
Enterprise CmCloudContainer
Enterprise CmCloudContainers are meant for use by multiple users , making them the containers built for concurrent licenses .
On CodeMeter License Portal , Enterprise CmCloudContainers are assigned to groups whose members can access them from their devices . The groups ’ admins have the right to manage the CmCloudContainers , including the rights to activate or deactivate licenses , add or remove users , or reset the access data needed to connect to a CmCloudContainer .
License Central
License Update
License Creation and Management
Local License Server as Cloud Proxy
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CodeMeter Cloud Server
CmCloud- Container ( Enterprise )
Secure License Storage
CodeMeter License Server ( LAN )
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Client License Usage
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