In principle , the permissions in primary and secondary groups are identical . The exception is the deletion of the user themselves . An administrator of a secondary group can remove the user from the group , but the user will continue to exist in CodeMeter License Portal . However , an administrator of the primary group can delete the user entirely . Once deleted , the user no longer exists in the Portal . Licenses that were activated for the user at the time of deletion remain activated and can still be used in the corresponding CmContainer . These licenses can be reassigned by a top-level administrator ( isvadmin ).
A User Who Isn ’ t a User When you hear the word “ user ,” you automatically think of a person . However , there are use cases where users are actually machines or devices . In CodeMeter License Portal , we refer to these users as technical users . Typical use cases include :
License Server A license server is operated within a network . A customer ’ s administrator installs the server and activates the desired licenses on it . Users within the local network or VPN can dynamically access these licenses . Typically , this setup is used for floating network licenses , where a number of users share a smaller number of licenses . Although less common , it is also possible to use named user licenses on a license server . In this case , the same user can access the license from different devices .
Build Systems Another use case for technical users is build systems . These run on dedicated machines or in virtual and containerized environments in the cloud . The license is used by the software in an automated process where no person is logged into the machine . In the case of virtual and containerized environments , the machines often exist only for a short period of time .
Technical Devices Technical devices , such as controllers , are another example of licenses that are not directly used by a person . Unlike build systems , the licenses in these devices are typically offline and permanently installed on a device .
For all these use cases , technical users can be created in CodeMeter License Portal , and licenses can be assigned to them .
Licenses in the Cloud : 3 Use Cases CmCloudContainers offer the option to make licenses available in the cloud for a user or a group of users . The user does not have a locally connected CmDongle or a CmActLicense bound to their device ; instead , they connect to a CmCloudContainer in the cloud . This connection can be made directly from their system or through a license server within the network . As a software vendor , you decide whether to provide your customers with Cm- CloudContainers and to what extent .
These three use cases are supported by Code- Meter License Portal :
Personal CmContainer for an Individual When a user activates a license , they have the option to choose a CmCloudContainer . If the user does not yet have a CmCloudContainer , one will be automatically created in the background . This results in a Personal CmCloud- Container , which the user can utilize on up to three devices simultaneously . The user can always connect the container to the current device through the “ My CmContainer ” page in the Portal , and they can also reset the credential file , rendering all existing connections invalid . This use case is typically employed when licenses are personally assigned . By using the “ Named User ” license option , you can enforce the binding to a specific user from the software vendor ’ s perspective .
Container for a Group In contrast to a Personal CmCloudContainer , an Enterprise CmCloudContainer can be used by up to 500 people or devices simultaneously . An administrator of a group creates such a CmCloudContainer and activates the licenses within it .
All members of the group can see this Cm- CloudContainer on their “ My CmContainer ” page and can connect it to their device . Any new member of the group instantly gains access to this container and the licenses contained within it .
If an administrator removes a user from the group , the user ‘ s access to the container in the Portal is automatically revoked . To disconnect any existing connections with the former user ‘ s device , an administrator can reset the credential file . Ideally , the protected software or an activation wizard will automatically reestablish the connection for the remaining users in the background .
Container for Technical Users Just like an individual , a technical user can have a CmCloudContainer . This is primarily used for cases like a license server or a build system . Similar to a group ‘ s container , an administrator creates the CmCloudContainer and activates the licenses . This container is also an Enterprise CmCloudContainer .
Typically , the administrator downloads the credential file and imports it onto the target device , as these devices usually do not have a graphical interface from which the administrator can directly access the Portal .
Improved UI / UX We are continuously working on improving the graphical interface of CodeMeter License Portal and would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers and their users for the abundant feedback . Here are some of the changes you ’ ll find in version 24.09 :
■ Sortable and Filterable Tables : All tables can now be sorted and filtered . A global search feature allows administrators to find groups , users , tickets , and containers within their area . A tree view enables quick navigation between different groups .
■ User Notifications : Users now receive notifications , currently including group invitations and maintenance announcements . Additional notifications , such as license expirations , can be implemented on a caseby-case basis .
■ Revised Container Display : The display of used containers has been revamped for both users and administrators , making it easier to manage and monitor container usage .
Are you interested in testing the current Code- Meter License Portal ? Feel free to contact our sales team at sales @ wibu . com to assess your individual needs and arrange a personalized presentation . We look forward to assisting you !
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