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CodeMeter license servers can be provided as containers . These can connect with Code- Meter license servers kept on physical systems ( not containers and ideally not virtual machines ). This makes it possible to bind the licenses to a fingerprint of the actual , physical system properties with the patented CodeMeter SmartBind technology .
A CodeMeter license server included in the network can also be used for CmDongles in order to access the licenses stored on them within Kubernetes . A popular method for this is connecting the CmDongle via USB-over-Ethernet . A device like the SEH DongleServer can be used to access the CmDongle via TCP / IP from a container in Kubernetes . This solution works even when a container is at rest , as it only needs the connection to be set again .
For high availability of local licenses even during OS maintenance , a TMR server can be integrated in all of this . Read the article on TMR servers in this issue of KEYnote to learn more about this .
Different options CodeMeter licenses can be integrated outside of Kubernetes by providing licenses through the cloud or through CodeMeter license servers kept on physical systems . This makes licensing secure and reliable . The careful planning and selection of the right channel for licensing purposes is critical for high-availability applications in Kubernetes systems and for intellectual property to be secure and license terms enforced .
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Flagship Store for the OI4 community In alliance with other key members of the Open Industry 4.0 community , Hilscher and Wibu-Systems are developing an open platform , designated as the Flagship Store for the OI4 community . This initiative promises to accelerate the journey for all stakeholders toward a fully integrated , digital , interconnected , and secure production landscape .
Their collaborative approach aims to benefit everyone , from the on-the-floor app users grappling with productivity challenges and skill shortages to app providers eager for secure yet uncomplicated entry into the digital manufacturing sector . Critically , their partnership ensures robust safeguards for the intellectual property encoded within the software solutions .
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